LAWYER PROFILE

Christopher Borch

Europe 2026

Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate

Norway

19 years ranked

About

Provided by Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS

Europe

Practice Areas

Real Estate; Dispute Resolution.

Chris mainly works with sale and purchase, development, leasing, and syndication of commercial property. He also has extensive experience in litigating real estate cases before arbitration tribunals and before the regular courts. National and international rating agencies rank Chris asone of Norway's leading experts within commercial real estate law.

Career

2007-current: Partner, Oslo office, Thommessen; 2005-2006: Senior Associate, Oslo office, Thommessen; 2002-2005: Senior Associate, Oslo office, Wikborg Rein; 2000-2002: Associate, Oslo office, Wikborg Rein; 1999-2000: Deputy Judge, Drammen, County Court; 1999: Admitted to the bar; 1997-1999: Associate, Oslo, Council Solicitor; 1997: Visiting lawyer, Hong Kong office, Sinclair Roche and Temperley;

Professional Memberships

Norwegian Bar Association

Personal

1996 Candidate in Jurisprudence, University of Oslo.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Real Estate - Norway

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Top-ranked lawyer Christopher Borch is an expert in commercial and residential property transactions, as well as development projects.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He generally takes a very commercial approach. He invests time in understanding our company, which makes him a good discussion partner. He’s an adviser for commercial issues as well as for legal documents.
Real EstateChambers European Guide
Christopher Borch offers deep sector knowledge and is a good negotiator.
Real EstateChambers European Guide
He is a highly commercially-minded lawyer who clearly understands the difference between what is important and what is not. His advice has always been solid and reliable.
Real EstateChambers European Guide