SANDS’ commercial property team handles a mix of development and transactional mandates, acting for developers, investors and real estate companies across the firm’s broad domestic network of offices. The ‘extremely sharp’ Christian Hartmann oversees the team and has extensive experience in advising companies and syndicates on a wide range of real estate projects, including transactions and developments. Roger Engebretsen takes point on real estate-related tax issues, while Morten Brandhaug handles disputes, contracts and transactions within the commercial property industry. Børge Nygårdshaug joined the team in August 2023, strengthening its transactional offering.
Testimonials
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- 'We get good help from SANDS in our business.'
- 'Christian Hartmann gives me and us in our business good advice at the right time.'
‘I perceive the staff gallery in the company to be of a very high standard. Of course, the level of competence is sky-high, the level of service is formidable. But the unique thing is that they range from professionals, deal makers to politicians with good contacts in the government.’
‘Christian Hartmann at the property department is a very good match with the client. He is a socially very cheerful person. Together we complement each other well. The lawyer has an extremely sharp brain, is concerned with participants and, not least, follows up on the details until they are closed. The level of knowledge is extremely high. I have felt extremely well looked after by a lawyer who from the outset has handled enormous work pressure.’
‘We have had a close relationship with our main lawyer Roger Engebretsen for more than 20 years, and he, together with SANDS's other professional team, solves all our legal needs.’
‘Morten Brandhaug is our preferred legal adviser concerning real estate transactions and other related issues. He is always available, happy and commercial-oriented on behalf of his clients. Last, but not least, social intelligence when it comes to meeting the counterparts in a very nice manner.’
‘Sands has a good team that delivers according to expectations. We clarify the scope in advance so that we can adapt the job to be done.’
‘We have had the same primary attorney for many years who has gotten to know us and our business. By knowing us well, he adapts his advice and is a strategic partner.’
Key clients
- Det Norske Diakonhjem
- NorgesGruppen ASA
- Oslo Finans AS
- Havila Holding AS
- Nordic Investment AS
- Anders Opsahl Holding AS
- Molobyen Utvikling AS
- Capio Norge Holding / Volvat Medisinske Senter AS
- Greveskogen Eiendom AS/North Bridge AS
- Siva Eiendom Holding AS
- Taraldset Holding AS
- E & G Bygg AS/Eiendomsgruppen AS
- Breivika Utvikling Bodø AS
Work highlights
- Advised Capio Norge Holding AS/Volvat Medisinske Senter AS on its circa NOK800m development property deal at Borgenveien 2 in central Oslo.
- Advised Anders Opsahl Holding AS on its sale of two real estate companies in Lillestrøm to the University of Oslo.
- Advised NorgesGruppen ASA on the acquisition of several properties in the district of Nardo in Trondheim, for development into combined commercial and residential property.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Christian Hartmann