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Real Estate | Europe

Norway

The below Real Estate rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Norway. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Band 1

  1. Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS
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    Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    Haavind boasts an excellent commercial real estate practice advising an admirable list of property developers, investment funds and companies, as well as large public bodies. The firm acts on high-value acquisitions and disposals of properties and real estate portfolios, including cross-border transactions. Haavind is also knowledgeable in finance-related mandates.

  2. Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
    1
    Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    Thommessen has an impressive real estate practice active in commercial and residential property transactions, including the acquisition and sale of assets, shares and portfolios. The firm also assists with substantial property development projects and has additional expertise in lease agreements. The firm acts for real estate and property development companies as well as investors.

  3. BAHR
    1
    BAHR
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    BAHR has a market-leading real estate practice acting primarily on commercial and industrial transactions. The firm represents investors, developers and funds in transactions and developments across Norway. BAHR is also active in real estate finance mandates. The firm additionally possesses expertise in lease agreements, tax-related matters and zoning issues.

  4. Wiersholm
    1
    Wiersholm
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    Wiersholm offers a significant real estate team acting on commercial mandates. The firm is particularly adept at handling issues relating to transactions and development projects, including financing aspects. Wiersholm's team also advises on lease contracts. The firm acts for a range of clients, including property investors and developers.

  5. Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
    1
    Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    Wikborg Rein has a noteworthy practice known for handling commercial real estate mandates. Typical work for the firm includes property and portfolio transactions, development projects and lease agreements. Wikborg Rein also furnishes clients with financing assistance. The firm is regularly instructed by major developers and investment companies.

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Band 2

  1. Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
    2
    Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked
    Schjødt has a strong transaction-focused practice frequently advising on pan-Nordic deals. The law firm assists with the acquisition and sale of residential and commercial real estate, including portfolios of development projects and real estate funds. It is also active in real estate financing deals.
  2. Selmer
    2
    Selmer
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked

    Selmer boasts a strong real estate team that acts for a client base of property developers, managers and investors. The firm is noted for its strong support with the full scope of transactional and project development matters, including the acquisition and sale of property portfolios and land plots. Selmer offers additional strength in assisting with real estate financing mandates.

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Band 3

  1. Advokatfirma DLA Piper
    3
    Advokatfirma DLA Piper
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    DLA Piper has an experienced team with a strong offering in real estate transactions and development projects. The practice is also well placed to advise clients on finance-related questions. DLA Piper assists with the drafting and negotiation of commercial leases. Clients include investment funds as well as property developers and management companies. DLA Piper remains a strong choice for cross-border mandates due to its international network.
  2. Advokatfirmaet CLP
    3
    Advokatfirmaet CLP
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked

    CLP houses a strong practice advising on the sale and acquisition of real estate and development projects. The firm also assists with leasing mandates. Its clientele comprises investments funds, developers and corporates as well as family offices.

  3. Advokatfirmaet Grette AS
    3
    Advokatfirmaet Grette AS
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked

    Grette's team acts on a range of transactional and regulatory mandates concerning development projects, including zoning aspects. The firm also assists with the sale and purchase of real estate companies and assets. Grette is additionally well placed to advise clients on lease contracts.

  4. Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
    3
    Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked

    Simonsen Vogt Wiig's team handles a broad range of real estate transactions from its bases in six of Norway's largest cities. Its expertise includes sales, acquisitions, financing and project planning. The firm's client roster comprises investors, developers and construction companies.

  5. Arntzen de Besche Advokatfirma AS
    3
    Arntzen de Besche Advokatfirma AS
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked

    Arntzen de Besche houses a notable real estate practice offering advice on high-value transactions, as well as complex lease agreements. The firm additionally advises on major development projects. Arntzen de Besche offers a comprehensive multidisciplinary service that draws on the expertise of professionals from tax, finance and dispute resolution. The firm regularly represents property developers and investment companies.

  6. CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS
    3
    CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked

    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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Band 4

  1. Advokatfirmaet Føyen AS
    4
    Advokatfirmaet Føyen AS
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 4 | 16 Years Ranked

    Føyen's team handles an array of transactional work, often acting for real estate developers. The team is well placed to advise on planning matters and contentious mandates. The firm also assists clients with lease agreements.

  2. Advokatfirmaet Hjort AS
    4
    Advokatfirmaet Hjort AS
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Hjort's real estate practice is especially recognised for its zoning and planning capability. The firm's scope of practice stretches to development projects, land acquisition and disputes. It is often sought after by real estate developers, property developers and public institutions.

  3. Deloitte Advokatfirma AS
    4
    Deloitte Advokatfirma AS
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked
    Deloitte's real estate practice in Norway handles a range of development projects and transactions. The lawyers also assist with the negotiation of lease agreements, and are additionally experienced in landowner and ground lease issues, including contentious proceedings.
  4. Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma DA
    4
    Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma DA
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked

    Ro Sommernes' team assists with real estate transactions involving office and retail assets, as well as residential and logistics properties. The firm is instructed by a range of clients, including real estate developers and service companies, as well as real estate investors.

  5. SANDS
    4
    SANDS
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked

    SANDS advises on the sale and acquisition of properties and real estate companies. The lawyers are additionally active in development projects and transactions, including advising on zoning issues. SANDS also assists with lease agreements.