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The team at CMS Kluge is noted for its 'excellent resources within the construction field’. The team advises domestic and international contractors as well as engineering and property developers, amongst others, on high-stakes and complex construction matters. The team is co-led by Grethe Gullhaug, Nicolai Nielsen and Samuel Skrunes; Gullhaug has expertise in infrastructure and building project disputes, Nielsen’s broad practice covers contract strategy, public procurement and dispute resolution, while Skrunes' workload also features handling dispute resolution, as well as contractual issues. Espen Nyland has expertise in contentious infrastructure projects, while Lars Ivar Nyland is a seasoned construction litigator.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Highly competent lawyers with top knowledge within the construction law area, and at the same time the ability to see matters from a strategic and commercial view.’

  • ‘Skage has top knowledge of construction law and a good understanding of the construction industry. He can see the whole picture and at the same time identify important details.’

  • ‘They have a superior ability to quickly grasp complex and detailed factual foundations, which involve assessments of both project execution and planning, as well as the consequences of technical solution choices.’

  • ‘CMS Kluge is a unique strategic partner for us. They are our most important sparring partner and advisor within construction, contracts and real estate.’

  • ‘We work a lot with Espen Nyland and Lars Ivar Nyland. They are both very strong strategically and always give advice that strengthens the case. We always feel prioritised.’

  • ‘I work with Grete Gullhaug. She is very dedicated and provides good and well-founded advice. She has great work capacity and is very skilled. She quickly grasps the essence of an issue.’

  • ‘I think the way Espen Nyland digs down into the technical complexity and combines it with legal skills is outstanding and unique.’

  • ‘Excellent resources within the construction field and ready to assist anytime with profound legal support and able to challenge established views to seek the best possible outcome of the disputes.’

Key clients

  • Implenia Norge
  • Aker Property Group
  • Bane NOR
  • MossIA
  • AF Gruppen
  • Andenæs Eiendom
  • Seltor
  • Risa
  • Oslo Municipality
  • Askim Entreprenør
  • Avantor
  • Backe Group

Work highlights

  • Advised AF Group of several large disputes both related to infrastructure and commercial property.
  • Provided legal counsel to Andenæs Eiendom on several construction projects, including the transformation of the Sandvika Centre outside Oslo.
  • Representing MossIA, a joint venture between Implenia and Acconia, the Spain-based contractor, on a major infrastructure dispute in Stavanger.

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Grethe Gullhaug
CMS Kluge

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nicolai Nielsen, Grethe Gullhaug, Samuel Skrunes

Other key lawyers

Espen Nyland, Lars Ivar Nyland