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Håvard Skogvoll leads Advokatfirmaet CLP DA’s real estate team, which acts for international investment funds, domestic industrial real estate developers, corporations, and family offices on complex transactions and development projects. Financing, investment structuring, and asset management matters also feature prominently in the group’s workload. Skogvoll takes point on real estate transactions, developments, and leases, and has particular experience in advising international investors investing in Norway, ably assisted by senior lawyer Sigrid Ertzaas. Elin Mack Løvdal departed to Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS in 2024.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Always pleasant, prioritises following up cases, and works quickly and efficiently.’

  • ‘Market-oriented, efficient, positive, high-quality advice, strategic.’

  • ‘They are skillful and versatile, showcasing their expertise in the field. Additionally, the informal approach of the team is highlighted as a positive trait. The firm provides high-quality services efficiently. Overall, this feedback reflects the real estate legal team's strong capabilities and client-friendly approach.’

  • ‘Håvard Skogvoll: Very client-friendly, always able to give adjusted and quality advice. He is strongly recommended.’

Key clients

  • Catella Real Estate AG
  • Heitman International LLC
  • Velfra AS (Infranode/DIF Capital Partners)
  • H.I.G Capital
  • Bonava Norge AS
  • AF Gruppen ASA
  • Scandinavian Property Group AS
  • Euro Real Estate S.a.r.l.
  • OBOS BBL
  • Oslo Pensjonsforsikring AS
  • Stor-Oslo Eiendom AS
  • Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
  • Selvaag Eiendom AS
  • CapMan Real Estate
  • Morrow Batteries AS
  • Fredriksborg Eiendom
  • Attivo AS
  • AVA Eiendom AS
  • Svill Eiendom AS
  • USBL
  • Vedal Utvikling AS
  • Vedal Investor AS
  • Dolphin Eiendom AS
  • Dypro Eiendom AS

Work highlights

  • Advised CapMan Real Estate fund on the acquisition of the 19,300 square meter landmark office building at Majorstua in Oslo from the listed company Entra ASA
  • Acted as legal adviser to Heitman International on the acquisition of a portfolio consisting of 52 properties (1500 beds for students and young professionals) on behalf of a pension fund.
  • Acted as legal adviser for Dolphin Eiendom AS on the sale of a retail property and an office property 'Hangaren Lade' in Trondheim, in addition to the reinvestment in a new portfolio of companies which includes Hangaren Lade.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Håvard Skogvoll
Håvard Skogvoll works mainly with real estate transactions, financing, operation and development. He is ranked as one of the leading real estate lawyers in Norway by Chambers, Legal 500, IFLR1000 and The Norwegian Financial Daily. Skogvoll also serves as arbitrator in commercial disputes.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Håvard Skogvoll

Other key lawyers

Sigrid Ertzaas