About

Provided by CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS

CMS Kluge’s real estate and construction law practice is probably the largest in Norway (more than 50 lawyers). It is widely considered to be one of the most experienced and leading practices in Norway. The department features top-ranking and highly specialised lawyers within offshore and onshore construction, property transactions and property development. CMS Kluge advises on every phase and all aspects of real estate development/infrastructure projects, from inception to completion.

CMS Kluge has accumulated unique professional expertise and industry insight through long-term relations with many of Norway's largest public and private sector property developers, advisors, contractors and trade associations. In addition to rendering legal advice in all phases of a building or construction project, we act as a strategic advisor in the planning and implementation of building and construction projects..

Chambers Review

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Construction - Norway

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

CMS Kluge houses a distinguished practice recognised for its prowess in construction disputes. The team is adept at assisting clients with final settlements, disruption claims, ground conditions and building defects. CMS Kluge advises an enviable list of private companies and public entities on projects in the infrastructure, transport and leisure sectors.

Work Highlights

  • CMS Kluge represented Multiconsult Group in a NOK1 billion dispute relating to the Sotrasambandet project, a PPP infrastructure project.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Espen Nyland
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Espen Nyland
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Band 1
Espen Nyland comes highly recommended for his expertise across a wide range of construction mandates. He frequently assists with disputes and claims, with particular experience in cases relating to final accounts, cause of delay and building defects. He also advises on the execution and operation of development projects.

Espen is knowledgeable and able to understand complex issues.

He is outstanding.

Espen is best in class.

Lars Ivar Nyland
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Lars Ivar Nyland
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Band 1

Lars Ivar Nyland is regularly seen advising clients on final account and building defect disputes, including mediation proceedings.

Lars is a highly competent and experienced lawyer with deep knowledge and understanding of the construction industry.

Lars is excellent, hands-on and truthful.

Lars is a brilliant lawyer.

Lars is very experienced in construction law and is the guy you want to have when you go to court.

Arild Skage
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Arild Skage
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Band 2
Arild Skage continues to offer a noteworthy practice assisting construction companies with disputes, as well as advising state-owned entities on construction mandates. He boasts particular expertise in infrastructure cases.

Arild is very knowledgeable about the legal aspects of cases, and is at the same time looking for solutions for his clients' best interests.

Arild is very service-minded and is able to give high-quality assistance on short notice.

Grethe Gullhaug
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Grethe Gullhaug
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Band 4
The Stavanger-based Grethe Gullhaug offers a noteworthy practice advising on infrastructure construction projects as well as representing clients in final settlement disputes.

Grethe provides excellent service to us as a client. She is extremely quick to respond and shows a genuine interest in our matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS

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Construction

Espen Nyland
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Espen Nyland
1
Band 1
Lars Ivar Nyland
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Lars Ivar Nyland
1
Band 1
Arild Skage
2
Arild Skage
2
Band 2
Grethe Gullhaug
4
Grethe Gullhaug
4
Band 4

Members

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Grethe Gullhaug

Head of Department

Håkon Skorstad

Joar Kalsaas

Kjetil Sangolt

Knut Anders Sannes

Nicolai R. Nielsen

Head of Department

Per Sigvald Wang

Samuel Skrunes

Head of Department

Steffen Kvisler