The ‘hands-on, competent and efficient’ team at Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma DA handles lease agreement work, acquisitions and contract negotiations for real estate and construction companies as well as retailers and hospitality clients in the commercial property sector. Nils Petter Hansson leads the team, which also includes the ‘pragmatic’ Erik Sandtrø as well as Henrik A Christensen, who handles bankruptcy and debt negotiation mandates for real estate clients.
Testimonials
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‘Deep knowledge, reputable, very smart, respected and fantastic in negations as well as providing solid advice.’
‘Erik Sandtrø stands out as a very good and bright lawyer with a pragmatic approach whenever needed. We have done multiple deals together and Erik is very easy to work with and always available.'
‘Nils Petter Hansson is a fantastic discussion partner and lawyer.’
‘Partner Erik Sandtrø was good - his understanding of the client's business and objectives in the complex and difficult negotiations was good. He was also in the end able to accept and to persuade his client to accept compromises. This combination is created by a deep cooperation with the client.’
‘Hands-on, competent and efficient.’
‘Nils Petter Hansson; Always focuses on the best possible outcome. Solution oriented. Very competent and knowledgeable.’
‘Large real estate team providing vast experience and high partner attention.’
‘Henrik A Christensen - a senior lawyer who is very commercial and experienced. Big network!’
Key clients
- Aurora Eiendom AS
- Nordic Choice Hospitality Group AS
- Fearnley Securities AS
- Nordic Hotels & Resorts AS
- Choice Hotels & Resorts AS
Work highlights
- Assisted Nordic Choice Hospitality Group AS (a part of the Strawberry group) with the purchase of three hotel operation companies from Lily Hospitality Group AS.
- Assisted Aurora Eiendom AS with the purchase of three shopping malls in Norway, with a deal value of approx. NOK2.6bn.
- Assisted Fearnley Securities with the purchase of a large property situated at Smestad in Oslo.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nils Petter Hansson