Real estate
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Hall of fameAdvokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
Partner. Mr Chris Borch mainly works with purchase and sale, 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. International rating agencies rank Mr Borch as an expert in commercial real estate transactions.
Hall of fameArntzen de Besche
Partner. Kværne primarily assists clients on matters relating to real property rights, company law and contract law. He advises leading actors in the property sector in connection with property transactions and property companies. He has extensive experience with the establishment, structuring and financing of syndicated property projects both in Norway and abroad.
In addition, Kværne works on matters relating to the day-to-day management and operation of real property, particularly those relating to tenancy issues, development projects and dispute resolution. On several occasions, he has been appointed as arbitrator, particularly in disputes relating to real property. He also assists in negotiations and the structuring of complex contracts.
Kværne is a dedicated advisor, who is keen to learn about and understand each client. He emphasises clear communication and his extensive experience of most property-related issues enables him to quickly find the solutions that best meet his clients’ needs and wishes.
Hall of fameWiersholm
Partner Tom Rune Lian works mainly with real estate, with emphasis on transactions and financing, operation and development of commercial real estate. For many years, Lian has assisted major financial and operational players in the commercial real estate market with acquisition, sale, structuring, management and strategic advice. Lian is also the author of several articles on his areas of expertise.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Advokatfirmaet Grette AS
Dag Henden Torsteinsen has special expertise within commercial property development and transactions. He is on the editorial board of the property law journal Tidsskrift for eiendomsrett, and is in high demand as a lecturer for the property industry and commercial property agents.
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS
Elin Mack Løvdal’s main focus and expertise is relating to real estate; transactions, development, leases, financing and investment structuring. She is specialized in M&A, with a clear focus on all types of real estate transactions, including sale lease back transactions, forward transactions, and syndicated investment structures with tailor-made fee arrangements. She also has extensive experience in both property development and property management, including setting up joint venture structures and negotiating lease agreements. In addition she advises on corporate law including advising board members and management on risk and leverage for distressed companies. Elin Mack Løvdal is also assisting clients with financial transactions, including high yield bonds, bank loans and hybrid capital, and assessing possible capital structures from a legal perspective.
Mack Løvdal is recommended by all major international rankings, including Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Who’s Who. She is listed as one of the ten best real estate lawyers in Norway by the newspaper Finansavisen.
Advokatfirmaet CLP DA
Håvard Skogvoll works mainly with real estate transactions, financing, operation and development. He is ranked as one of the leading real estate lawyers in Norway by Chambers, Legal 500, IFLR1000 and The Norwegian Financial Daily. Skogvoll also serves as arbitrator in commercial disputes.
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS
With more than 20 years of experience, Partner Erling Timm is a respected specialist in real estate law, focusing on property development, transactions and leasing of commercial property.
His experience includes development and structuring of large residential and commercial projects for property developers and real estate companies, purchase and sale of industrial and retail properties and property portfolios, syndication of real estate projects and leasing of commercial property and PPP within real estate.
Partner Timm is often invited as a guest speaker on tenancy law and real estate development issues and is regularly retained by private companies. Clients have particularly praised his skill as a negotiator, noting that he is good at establishing good relations with the other side and advancing his client’s interests.
Wikborg Rein
Lars Ulleberg Jensen is a Partner at Wikborg Rein's Oslo office, and is part of the firm's Commercial Property practice. He primarily works with transactions, lease agreements, property development, and other assistance to property owners. Ulleberg Jensen advises both to traditional property companies and financial players, and has significant experience in assisting clients within i.a. syndications/project financing, private equity, and foreign investors in the Norwegian market.
Ulleberg Jensen previously worked as a Senior Lawyer in Advokatfirmaet Thommessen, and he is co-author of the Report on Cross Border Insolvency delivered to the Ministry of Justice. He has also been a lecturer in property law at the University of Oslo, and holds lectures for the real estate industry on a regular basis.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Wikborg Rein
Ingrid is head of the firm's Commercial Property practice. She assists both operational and institutional players and has in the recent years also provided assistance to international investors in the Norwegian property market. She advises clients on a wide range of real estate matters, including transactions, development, and leasing. With over 17 years of experience in the field, she has developed a deep understanding of the industry and the legal frameworks that govern it. "Ingrid Høstmælingen stands out as always available, accommodating, experienced, flexible/creative and solution-oriented. She always contributes positively to a deal, irrespective of whether she represents you or your counterparty." Legal 500 (2023) Ingrid is frequently used as a lecturer, including for Norwegian Real Estate Agents/Forum for Commercial Brokers, the Norwegian Bar Association etc.