The ‘formidable’ Anette Thunes heads up the real estate practice at Advokatfirmaet Føyen AS, which attracts praise for its ’very good understanding of the industry’ and is frequently instructed by clients in the public and third sectors. Real estate development work is a core pillar of work for the group, which is well-placed to advise its clients on all stages of the development process, including building regulations, ownership structuring, management work, and administrations.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They know us and how we want to act. Top service.’

  • 'Very good understanding of the industry. Continues to provide useful advice on transactions. Continuously punches above their weight.'

  • ‘Anette Thunes - She has a thorough knowledge regarding leasing contracts for commercial premises, both legal, commercial and how it works "in real life".’

  • ‘Lars David Råmunddal - timely, knowledgeable, solution-oriented, creative.’

  • 'Anette Thunes is formidable. She is very experienced and has a uniquely practical understanding of the industry.'

  • ‘They are very good and have skilled teams in the real estate and contractor industry. They work for the client and are particularly good at sorting matters according to what is important to the client and what is less important. This means that both their time and the client's time and resources are used in the right place, which gives the best result.’

  • ‘The lawyers have long and relevant experience in relevant professional areas. The lawyers have a practical approach to complicated issues, which we as customers benefit from. Good teamwork makes the result even better.’

  • ‘High competence and easy to reach at all times.’

Key clients

  • Fabritius Gruppen AS
  • Oslo Logistikkpark Gardermoen AS
  • Stavanger Utvikling KF
  • Loe Utvikling AS
  • DNB Bank ASA/DNB Næringseiendom AS
  • Studentsamskipnaden SiO
  • Backe Prosjekt AS
  • Certas Energy Norway AS
  • Eiendomsspar AS
  • Norsk Eiendom
  • Google LLC
  • Kristiansand Havn KF
  • Ulven AS/OBOS Eiendom AS
  • Kirkens Bymisjon
  • Ferd Eiendom AS
  • Jessheim Stadion Bolig AS
  • REMA Etablering Oslo/Østlandet AS
  • Boligbygg Oslo KF
  • United Bakeries Holding AS
  • Collicare Logistics AS
  • Hathon Holding AS
  • Ullevål ANS
  • Glitner Eiendom AS
  • Nordre Follo Municipality
  • Fredrikstad Municipality

Work highlights

  • Advising Fabritius Gruppen AS, a prominent real estate developer, in connection with the high value sale of its shares in Østfold Lagerbygg AS (tenant Europris) and Moss Lagerbygg AS (tenant Jas Worldwide), to AXA IM Alts.
  • Advising DNB Næringseiendom, one of the largest property owning companies in Norway, in connection with its sale of the Lade Arena shopping centre in Trondheim.
  • Assisting Fabritius in connection with the acquisition of shares in OLG from Nordr AS and Ferd Eiendom AS, giving the client 100% ownership of the company, as well as advising on developing future strategy.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anette Thunes

Other key lawyers

Lars David Råmunddal, Ottar Egset