
Construction
Europe Guide 2026 : Norway
Rankings

Ranked Individuals
Ranked Individuals
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
Provided by Chambers
Work Highlights
Provided by Chambers
CMS Kluge represented Multiconsult Group in a NOK1 billion dispute relating to the Sotrasambandet project, a PPP infrastructure project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
They are open to input and manage to strike an excellent balance between legal precision and practical understanding. They handle our matters with great dedication and commitment.
Construction respondentEuropeWhat truly distinguishes them is their ability to apply their expertise in building regulations and contractual frameworks in a pragmatic and solution-oriented way.
Construction respondentEuropeThey possess strategic thinking and insight into construction.
Construction respondentEuropeThey are good at managing a large claim and following up on all the different processes related to a large claim.
Construction respondentEuropeThey have a hands-on and practical viewpoint combined with theoretical strength.
Construction respondentEurope
Notable Practitioners
Provided by Chambers
Band 1 
Band 1 
Espen Nyland
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.
Construction respondentEuropeHe is outstanding.
Construction respondentEuropeEspen is best in class.
Construction respondentEurope
Band 1 
Band 1 
Lars Ivar Nyland
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.
Construction respondentEuropeLars is excellent, hands-on and truthful.
Construction respondentEuropeLars is a brilliant lawyer.
Construction respondentEuropeLars is very experienced in construction law and is the guy you want to have when you go to court.
Construction respondentEurope
Band 2 
Band 2 
Arild Skage
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.
Construction respondentEuropeArild is very service-minded and is able to give high-quality assistance on short notice.
Construction respondentEurope
Band 4 
Band 4 
Grethe Gullhaug
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.
Construction respondentEurope
Ranked Individuals at CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS (4)
Members
Provided by CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS

Grethe Gullhaug
Head of Department

Samuel Skrunes
Head of Department

Steffen Kvisler

Knut Anders Sannes

Nicolai R. Nielsen
Head of Department

Joar Kalsaas

Per Sigvald Wang

Håkon Skorstad

Kjetil Sangolt

Arild Skage
View profile of Arild Skage
Lars Ivar Nyland
View profile of Lars Ivar Nyland
Espen Nyland
View profile of Espen Nyland
Grethe Gullhaug
View profile of Grethe Gullhaug
What success is built on
Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.