Collaborating closely with its tax and VAT department, Deloitte Advokatfirma AS handles commercial real estate transactions, lease work, property developments, and contentious mandates. Practice co-head Thorvald Nyquist focuses on real estate transactions and lease contracts, acting for developers and commercial property owners from the firm’s Oslo office. Practice co-head Christine Haugstvedt Downing leads the Bergen office and has a broad practice with a particular focus on transactional work. Ground lease disputes feature prominently in the group’s workload; Knut Skarvang is the name to note here.
Testimonials
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'Strong legal team with complementary skills. Very good commercial understanding.’
‘Our main lawyer Knut Skarvang is always available and always contributes when we need it. He has strong legal expertise and good commercial understanding. Knut is one of our most important partners and advisers. Thorvald Nyquist is also heavily involved and available when we need his expertise. A strong lawyer with expertise in real estate and a good understanding of the market.’
Key clients
- Kinland AS
- OBOS
Work highlights
- Assisted Ballerud Golfklubb and other landowners with negotiations with the third landowner and the buyer Selvaag Bolig ASA regarding the sale of a newly regulated area for more than 300 apartments and houses.
- Advising Olav Thon Gruppen on legal real estate matters of a wide range, following the projects from start to finish.