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CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS

Real Estate

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CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS

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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. 

CMS Kluge on every phase and on all aspects of real estate transactions, projects and developments. We have specialists in planning and building law; and we have unrivalled national strength, across our offices in Oslo, Bergen and Stavanger.

  • Sale and purchase transactions (both direct property and real estate companies)
  • Real estate development projects, in which CMS Kluge advises in inter alia public regulatory law, zoning law, expropriation law, re-sectioning etc. Real estate development projects also often include advice related to cooperation/shareholder agreements, financing and security arrangements, registration of easements and other property rights in the Land Register etc.
  • Lease contract transactions (often complex structures with newbuilds, rebuilds, purchase options etc.), advising both lessors and lessees.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Norway

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

CMS Kluge frequently advises on matters relating to property development, including zoning, planning and valuation issues. The firm is additionally active in real estate transactions and lease agreements. The team is bolstered by the firm's market-leading construction practice.

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Work Highlights

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  • CMS Kluge advised Union Residential on the development of a high-end residential development on a plot used for industrial purposes, including the purchase of an SPV that owns the development plot and the obtaining of zoning and building permits.

Strengths

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  • They provide holistic advice that takes care of all aspects of the case. They have good in-depth knowledge and understand the needs of the business.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • The team has a unique strength in their industry insight and in the way they use their previous experience in subsequent cases.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • CMS Kluge is a good size, with different specialists in areas that are very useful to us. They have very good local knowledge and are often proactive about possible challenges coming up.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • CMS Kluge has solid experience in the real estate field, with solutions designed to avoid future conflicts and are always available when needed.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Naja Dannow
    Naja Dannow

    Naja Dannow

    Naja Dannow handles development projects and property transactions. She is also well placed to advise on lease negotiations.

    • The team distinguishes itself through a combination of thorough yet swift execution and deep sector expertise.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Naja is very competent, skilled and highly responsive, as well as being a very good negotiator.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Naja is a reliable advisor with extensive commercial experience.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
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Ranked Individuals at CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS (1)

Norway

Members

Provided by CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS

  • Inger Hygen

  • Øystein Henriksen

  • Knut Prestvik

  • Petter Schmidt

  • Tarjei Pedersen

  • Reidar Sverdrup

  • Torkjel Valland

  • Naja Dannow

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