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Europe Norway Real Estate

This section ranks firms and individuals focusing on real estate law. Strong focus on transactions involving significant Real Estate assets and portfolios such as office buildings, residential developments and retail units. Also includes matters relating to leasing and real estate finance. Where there isn't a more specific construction ranking available, construction and development work also falls under real estate. Some examples of structuring and transactional advice provided to REITs, transactions involving real estate holding companies and regulatory advice can also be included among the examples of work for this section.

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Band 1
  1. Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS
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    Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Advokatfirmaet 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 law firm acts on high-value acquisitions and disposals of properties and real estate portfolios, including cross-border transactions. The firm also houses a top-ranked construction practice. Advokatfirmaet Haavind is also knowledgeable in finance-related mandates.
  2. Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
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    Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Advokatfirmaet Thommessen is an impressive real estate practice active in commercial and residential property transactions, including the acquisition and sale of assets, shares and portfolios. The law firm also assists with substantial property development projects. Another area of expertise of Advokatfirmaet Thommessen is lease agreements. The law firm acts for real estate and property development companies as well as investors.
  3. BAHR
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    BAHR
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    BAHR is a market-leading real estate practice acting primarily on commercial and industrial transactions. The law firm represents investors, developers and funds on transactions and developments across Norway. BAHR is also active in real estate finance mandates. Other areas of expertise of the law firm include lease agreements, tax-related matters and zoning issues.
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Band 2
  1. Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
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    Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Advokatfirmaet Schjødt is 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. Advokatfirmaet Selmer AS
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    Advokatfirmaet Selmer AS
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Advokatfirmaet Selmer boasts a strong real estate team acting for a client base of property developers, managers and investors. The law firm is noted for its strong support on the full scope of transactional and project development matters, including the acquisition and sale of property portfolios and land plots. Advokatfirmaet Selmer offers additional strength in assisting with real estate financing mandates.
  3. Arntzen de Besche Advokatfirma AS
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    Arntzen de Besche Advokatfirma AS
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Arntzen de Besche houses a notable real estate practice offering advice on high-value transactions, as well as complex lease agreements. The law firm additionally advises on major development projects. Arntzen de Besche offers a comprehensive multidisciplinary service that draws on the expertise of professionals from tax and finance. The law firm regularly represents property developers and investment companies. Arntzen de Besche also assists with real estate disputes.
  4. Wiersholm
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    Wiersholm
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Wiersholm offers a significant real estate team acting on commercial mandates. The law firm is particularly adept at handling issues related to transactions and development projects, including financing aspects. Wiersholm's team also advises on lease contracts. The law firm acts for a range of clients, including property investors and developers.
  5. Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
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    Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Wikborg Rein is a noteworthy practice known for handling commercial real estate mandates. Typical work of the law firm includes property and portfolio transactions, development projects and lease agreements. Wikborg Rein also furnishes clients with financing assistance. The law firm is regularly instructed by major developers and investment companies.
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Band 3
  1. Advokatfirma DLA Piper
    3
    Advokatfirma DLA Piper
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 3 | 17 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
    2023 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Advokatfirmaet CLP houses a strong practice advising on the sale and acquisition of real estate and development projects, including forward transactions and sale and leaseback deals. The law firm also assists with leasing mandates. Its clientele comprises investments funds, developers, corporates as well as family offices.
  3. Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
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    Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig's team handles a broad range of real estate transactions from its bases spanning 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.
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Band 4
  1. Advokatfirmaet Føyen AS
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    Advokatfirmaet Føyen AS
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked
    Advokatfirmaet 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 law firm also assists clients with lease agreements.
  2. CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS
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    CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked
    CMS Kluge frequently advises on matters relating to property developments, including zoning, planning and valuation issues. The law firm is bolstered by its market-leading construction practice. CMS Kluge also handles real estate transactions. The law firm is additionally active in lease agreements.
  3. Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma DA
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    Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma DA
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma's team assists with real estate transactions involving office and retail assets, as well as residential and logistics properties. The law firm is instructed by a range of clients, including real estate developers and service companies, as well as real estate investors.
  4. SANDS
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    SANDS
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
    The SANDS team advises on the sale and acquisition of properties and real estate companies. The lawyers are additionally active on development projects and transactions, including advising on zoning issues. SANDS also assists with lease agreements.
  5. Advokatfirmaet Grette AS
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 4
  6. Deloitte Advokatfirma AS
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 4