Drawing expertise from its spread of offices across Norway, SANDS‘ commercial property department handles real estate transactions, developments, property management issues and commercial leases throughout Norway. Heading up the ’competent, effective, and solution-oriented’ team is Christian Hartmann, who has a broad real estate practice. Hartmann works alongside Roger Engebretsen, who advises on tax-related matters, and Børge Nygårdshaug, who takes point on real estate developments, financings and lease agreements.
Testimonials
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- ‘The team is very knowledgeable, but stands out in particular by quickly familiarising themselves with us as a customer and what is important in the relationship to ensure a good process and quality in the advice.’
‘Through the way of working, the individuals have stood out in particular by positively establishing a partnership. This has also yielded good results in negotiations with our customers, managed to stay focused on the fundamental issues and ensured progress in negotiations without forgetting important details.’
‘The Sands real estate team are competent, effective, and solution-oriented and provide us with clear advice in an easy-to-understand manner.’
‘The people working on our account have attention to detail and extra focus on what our ultimate goal with our project is.'
‘SANDS is a full-service legal firm which has been addressing our company's needs for many years. SANDS has a team built out of diversity and experience. I would highly recommend them.’
‘Christian Hartmann, Partner at SANDS has provided counsel to our company for over a decade plus. His professionalism, dedication and follow-through are always at 100%. I would highly recommend Christian to anyone in the industry.’
Key clients
- Det norske Diakonhjem
- Heffco Group
- Oslo Finans AS
- Folksom AS
- KMC Properties ASA
- Eversheds Sutherland
- Tress Eiendomsfond 1 AS
- Clarksons Platou Project Finance
- The Norwegian Police Shared Services
Work highlights
- Advising Det norske Diakonhjem on its complex 100,000-metres-squared development project in Oslo.
- Advised Heffco Group on the sale of Dybwadsgate 8 ANS, a pension house.
- Advised Oslo Finans AS in regard to the sale of Midtstranda Eiendom Invest to Industrifinans AS.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Christian Hartmann