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Real estate

Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS

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Leveraging the firm’s strength in M&A, corporate matters, and dispute resolution, the real estate department at Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS is well-placed to advise clients across the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious matters, handling lease and shareholder disputes, high-value transactions, commercial lease agreements, and property developments. ‘Very talented’ practice head Even Bratsberg takes point on high-value transactions, and also handles refinancings and restructurings, while Christopher Borch focuses on the purchase, sale, development, leasing, and syndication of commercial properties. The ’extremely good’ Mette Borger Fyksen was promoted to the partnership in January 2023 and handles large property transactions for domestic and international clients. Managing associates Rolf Nyhus and Jenny Mo ably assist with large transactions, syndication projects, and commercial lease negotiations.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘I highly recommend Thommessen as a real estate law firm. Their expertise, experience, and dedication to the client's needs make them a trustworthy partner for all types of property projects.’

  • ‘Mette Borger Fyksen is always available to answer questions and provide advice, and she keeps clients updated throughout the process. Her professionalism and dedication to achieving the client's goals makes her a reliable choice for anyone in need of legal assistance in real estate.'

  • ‘Very competent in zoning and property development issues. Skilled, professional and likeable employees.’

  • ‘Mette Borgen Fyksen is extremely good at project management. She has a sharp focus that goes down to every little detail in large, complex transactions, which makes it very reassuring to work with her.’

  • ‘Christopher Borch is the best within real estate law in Norway in my opinion.’

  • ‘Rolf Nyhus - He knows both me and our company, and our needs related to real estate/contract, so normally less intro is needed. Nyhus is very competent and polite, and generally a nice guy.’

  • 'Even Bratsberg is a very talented partner.'

  • ‘Christopher Borch - The long-term partner with a great overview who gives you the best strategic advice. Jenny Mo - The experienced lawyer who sorts out any difficulties in the contract to make the deal go through.’

Key clients

  • Artic Securities AS
  • Clarksons Platou Real Estate AS
  • Nordic Real Estate Partners AS
  • Samhällsbygnadsbolaget i Norden AB
  • Norwegian Property ASA
  • Aspelin Ramm Eiendom AS
  • Starwood Capital Group
  • Watrium Eiendom AS
  • Promenaden Property AS
  • Scandinavian Property Group AS
  • Angelo Gordon
  • MARK
  • Oslo Airport City AS
  • Storebrand Eiendom
  • Axer Eiendom AS
  • Industrifinans Capital AS
  • Bulk Industrier AS
  • Mustad Eiendom AS
  • Geilo Holding AS
  • Glastad Farsund AS and Fortus AS
  • Vika Project Finance AS
  • Carucel Eiendom AS
  • Canica Eiendom AS
  • Eiendomshuset Malling & Co AS /Malling & Co Eiendomsfond AS
  • Tristan Capital Partners
  • Scandinavian Development Constructive Development AS
  • Norgesgruppen ASA
  • Bane NOR Eiendom AS
  • Avantor AS
  • Brødrene Jensen AS
  • Mont Investor AS
  • NRE Norway AS
  • HCH Eiendom AS
  • Njord Securities
  • Orkla Eiendom AS
  • Tellus Eiendom AS
  • Wahl Eiendom AS
  • Scala Eiendom AS
  • Ferd Eiendom AS
  • OroEiendom AS
  • Bakke Leiligheter AS
  • Mestergruppen Eiendom AS
  • Eiendomsspar AS
  • Asset Buyout Partners AS
  • Birk & Co AS
  • Carnegie AS
  • Neumann Bygg AS
  • Gjensidige Forsikring ASA
  • AMF Pensionsförsäkring AB
  • Indigo Management AS
  • Viken Park AS
  • Bo Coliving AS
  • EGD Property AS
  • GC Rieber Eiendom AS
  • Midstar
  • Scandic Hotels AS
  • Fortin AS and Salmon TopCo AS

Work highlights

  • Advised Residential Holding AS/Union Residential Development in connection with the acquisition of all the shares in Bonava Norge AS from Bonava AB, a Swedish company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
  • Advised Scala Eiendom AS on the purchase of 100% of the shares in Citycon Down Town Eiendom AS and Citycon Sjøsiden Eiendom AS, owning the two shopping centres Down Town in Porsgrunn and Sjøsiden in Horten.
  • Advised Mustad Eiendom AS in connection with the ongoing efforts to realise the large-scale development of 'Lilleakerbyen' at Lilleaker in Oslo and Bærum municipalities.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

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Christopher Borch

Christopher Borch

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Partner. Mr Chris Borch mainly works with purchase and sale, development, leasing, and syndication of commercial property. He also has extensive experience in litigating real estate cases before arbitration tribunals and before the regular courts. International rating agencies rank Mr Borch as an expert in commercial real estate transactions.

Next Generation Partners

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Even Bratsberg

Other key lawyers

Christopher Borch, Mette Borger Fyksen, Jenny Mo, Rolf Nyhus

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