Real estate

Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS

Praised for its ‘deep expertise combined with a genuine commitment to understanding client needs’, Advokatfirmaet Schjødt covers the full gamut of real estate matters, including restructurings, financings, developments and transactions. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Martin Støren, who advises public and private sector clients on complex development and infrastructure projects; and Ditlef Thaulow, who excels in large-scale acquisitions and restructurings. Christian Bjørn-Hansen and Camilla Kristiansen Lunne are the go-to advisers for high-value transactions and developments. The team also benefits from the expertise of Geir Sand, who has proven experience in transactions, developments and infrastructure projects. Elsewhere in the team, Einar Caspersen advises on acquisitions and restructuring work, Silje Sund heads up the development practice group, and Nikolai K. Lyngnes advises on matters at the intersection of corporate and real estate.

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Testimonials

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‘Einar Caspersen is unique in combining great commercial understanding with an impressive legal mind.’
‘We are delighted with this practice, which truly stands out in several areas. What makes them unique is their ability to understand client needs and deliver tailored solutions that go straight to the heart of our challenges.’
‘We are very pleased with the individuals we work with at this practice. What sets them apart from competitors is their deep expertise combined with a genuine commitment to understanding our needs.’
‘Top knowledge of the local Scandinavian market but also experienced "bridging" Norwegian market norms with international clients and understanding the framework and priorities of foreign institutional investors.’
‘Well connected in the Scandinavian RE market helping execution as well as sourcing. Strong knowledge and experience which creates trust.'
‘Highly skilled employees with deep knowledge of their client's business and business models in the real estate market. Also competence in a broad area relating to the real estate business, especially VAT and tax, zoning and development.’
‘The firm can combine commercial acumen and understanding with a deep knowledge of the legal framework and ramifications. In addition, the firm seamlessly integrates other teams in the process, be it tax, regulatory or litigation.’
‘Christian Bjørn-Hansen's outstanding client focus. Deep expertise in real estate, and the ability to understand all the considerations involved from the investor/owner point of view.’

Key clients

AF Gruppen ASA
Asset Buyout Partners AS
Canica Eiendom AS
DEAS Asset Management AS
Entra ASA
Bulk Industrial Real Estate AS
KLP Eiendom AS
K 11 Investor AS
NREP AS
Olav Thon Eiendomselskap ASA
Oslo Areal AS (renamed to Hardangerjøkulen AS)
Selvaag Bolig ASA
UREM Real Estate Fund I AS
Veidekke ASA
Selvaag Eiendom AS
Arctic Securities AS
Public Property Invest AS
IK Lykke Eiendom AS
Oslo Havn KF
Zetland Special Situations Fund
Slate Asset Management AS
DNB Scandinavian Property Fund

Work highlights

Advised Self Storage Group ASA on the NOK3.8bn public to private acquisition of T-C Storage HoldCo AB.
Advised Bakkegruppen AS on a complex restructuring process.
Advising on a £375m investment/financing, on behalf of a global fund.

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