Advokatfirmaet Hjort acts for property developers, contractors, landowners and investors, advising on the full range of real estate matters, both contentious and non-contentious. Liv Zimmermann leads the team and has expertise in planning, building and property law, acting for both private and public sector developers and owners. On the contentious side, Frode Innjord takes point on real estate litigation concerning land use, planning, and taxation, ably assisted by associate Rune Mykkeltvedt. Jan Gudmund Aanerud and Kristian Korsrud are the key names for development matters; Korsrud joined the team from Advokatfirmaet Grette AS in January 2023.
Testimonials
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‘The team works very hard to help their clients also when under time pressure. Their degree of service is high. They seem knowledgeable and aim to find good and reasonable solutions.’
‘We have worked closely with Liv Zimmermann over several years. She is efficient, knowledgeable and has experience from several different areas in real estate which is an asset.’
‘I am very pleased with the people, the collaboration, and their knowledge.’
‘I am very pleased with their professionalism in relation to the assignments they have had for our company. This applies especially to Liv Zimmermann. She has assisted in a very professional manner.’
‘The whole process felt professional and streamlined, with skilled attorneys and excellent collaboration across different fields of expertise.’
‘Our lawyer was adept at playing "devil's advocate." She asked critical questions and prompted us to reflect deeply on our own case. This resulted in us feeling much more confident about our case, and there were never any surprises during negotiations with the opposing party.’
‘Jan Gudmund Aanerud has a strong legal understanding in several areas within real estate. He is thorough, has professional weight, and uses this to his advantage in negotiations. He is also very tenacious, which leads to good results in negotiations. Communicates well with his client.'
- 'Rune Mykkeltvedt: Strong legal understanding. Quickly familiarises himself with issues. Provides quick and good feedback. Communicates well with his client. Trustworthy person who creates trust.’
Key clients
- Ringsaker kommune
- Finnmarkseiendom (Finnmarkkuopmodat) FeFo
- Peab Eiendomsutvikling AS
- Agdesidens Rederi A/S
- KLP Eiendom AS
- Moeco AS
- Statsbygg
- Asker municipality
- Strandkanten pluss II AS (Selvaag Bolig ASA)
Work highlights
- Advising KLP Eiendom AS on a sustainable property development.
- Acted for Selvaag Bolig ASA in an extensive dispute with a condominium in Tromsø. The condominium has submitted a claim for alleged errors and omissions.
- Assisted Urmaker Bjerke AS with negotiations and entering into a new lease agreement with Promenaden Management AS for a new office and retail space centrally located in central Oslo.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Liv Zimmermann