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BAHR

Construction

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Our dedicated real estate and construction experts advise on everything from major transactions, innovative real estate financing or structuring and complex development agreements, to construction or real estate disputes. In all of these areas we provide our clients with first-class, business-focused legal advice in line with industry best practice – best practice that we have often helped to define.

The BAHR team handles a large number of very substantial and significant transactions every year, illustrating our leading market position.

Our success is, to a large extent, due to the team’s highly visible position, which has helped us to take a large share of the activity in the Norwegian real estate market. We are often the first choice counsel for foreign investors investing in Norway due to our strong international reputation and good ratings, as well as our expert knowledge of transaction structuring work and cross-border tax issues.

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Construction - Norway

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
BAHR has a highly regarded team often acting on contentious construction matters. The practice frequently assists with disputes relating to delays, defects and final accounts. BAHR's team is knowledgeable in mandates involving the energy, retail and infrastructure sectors, including railway projects. The client roster of the law firm includes public bodies, property developers and construction companies.
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Work Highlights

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  • BAHR advised the City of Oslo’s Department of Water and Sewage on the construction of the new Oslo water supply.

Strengths

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  • This department stands out for its rare combination of deep industry knowledge, commercial focus and practical problem-solving.

    Construction respondentEurope

  • BAHR stands out for its exceptional competence within construction law and its ability to manage complex, large-scale matters with precision and authority.

    Construction respondentEurope

  • BAHR take a very pragmatic and hands-on approach. They understand the commercial impact of every decision made for our company.

    Construction respondentEurope

  • BAHR has good lawyers with broad expertise in several fields. They are easy to reach and have a good response.

    Construction respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Sam E Harris
    Sam E Harris

    Sam E Harris

    Sam Harris continues to be esteemed for his experience acting on construction disputes, particularly damages claims.

    • Sam Harris combines exceptional technical command of construction law with a pragmatic, results-driven style.

      Construction respondentEurope
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