DLA Piper leverages the firm’s global network to assist clients with the full gamut of construction project work, regularly advising leading international clients on matters in Norway. Contentious matters also feature prominently in the group’s caseload, including final settlement disputes, mediation proceedings and liability cases. Helge Neraal leads the team and assists domestic and foreign contractors and developers with the full spectrum of project work, with an emphasis on projects in the infrastructure and energy sectors. Arne Engesæth takes point on high-value disputes, arbitrations, and mediations, while Are Hunskaar has a solid track record of litigating principal construction law cases before the Norwegian Supreme Court.
Testimonials
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‘Strong in complex and polarised cases.’
‘Are Hunskaar remains a very strong litigator.’
Key clients
- Marti Group
- IKEA
Work highlights
- Represented Betonmast in a principal Supreme Court case related to the question of whether the investigation/rectification of defects is to be considered acknowledgment of liability disrupting the limitation period.
- Represented Marti and Maskinentreprenørenes Forbund (intervener) in a principal Supreme Court case concerning additional remuneration due to increased employer's tax, and the question of whether the developer is entitled to withhold VAT on the withheld remuneration to cover accrued daily fines.