Construction
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
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+47 5182 2900About
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. 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
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 defended MMB in a dispute against Hamar Municipality relating to alleged defects in the rehabilitation and construction works at the Ankerskogen public baths and waterpark.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers' advice on strategic matters is unique, and they can go deep into the details in complex issues."
"The practitioners are quick, proactive and eager to take up discussions, guiding and streamlining decision-making processes and providing an exhaustive analysis."
"The lawyers are very hands-on and efficient, and provide good advice."
"The team invests a lot of time to understand the problem."
"The lawyers' advice on strategic matters is unique, and they can go deep into the details in complex issues."
"The practitioners are quick, proactive and eager to take up discussions, guiding and streamlining decision-making processes and providing an exhaustive analysis."
"The lawyers are very hands-on and efficient, and provide good advice."
"The team invests a lot of time to understand the problem."
Notable Practitioners
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 Skage provides excellent advice."
"He is a very good procedural lawyer."
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 Nyland has an exceptional technical understanding."
"He invests time in understanding the case and all of its difficulties. He is smart and gets results."
"Espen provides excellent advice on all legal matters that are important to us."
Advancing in the rankings, Lars Ivar Nyland is regularly seen advising clients on final account and building defect disputes, including mediation proceedings.
"Lars Ivar Nyland is a very strong and skilled lawyer with a solid practice."
"He is an incredible asset to the litigation team due to his outstanding knowledge and strategy."
"Lars Ivar Nyland tries to find solutions."
"He is hard-working and solves the most complex issues by gaining a full command of the details."
The Stavanger-based Grethe Gullhaug offers a noteworthy practice advising on infrastructure construction projects as well as representing clients in final settlement disputes.
Ranked Lawyers at
CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS
Norway
Members
Provided by CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS
Fredrik Aadahl
Grethe Gullhaug
Head of Department
Joar Kalsaas
Knut Anders Sannes
Nicolai R. Nielsen
Head of Department
Per Sigvald Wang
Samuel Skrunes
Head of Department
Steffen Kvisler