Advokatfirmaet CLP DA’s real estate practice advises international investment funds, domestic industrial real estate developers, and corporates on its areas of expertise of transactions and complex development projects. Håvard Skogvoll leads the ‘highly professional and service-minded’ team and deals with a variety of real estate transactions, developments and disputes. Bodil Høstmælingen takes point on real estate litigation, while Sigrid Ertzaas advises on transactions and lease agreements. Elin Mack Løvdal departed to Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS in 2024.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘They are much more oriented to the result, and not to formalities. Understand the clients problem and think out of the box, not only legal but reputational and commercial.’

  • ‘Great team with complementary skills across different areas needed for real estate transactions and operations. Always on-time delivery with the highest standard and quality.’

  • ‘Håvard Skogvoll is a unique character in the Norwegian Real Estate industry. He delivers quality advice within his domain and is always attentive to clients' needs.’

  • ‘Highly professional and service minded. Quick in response and gathering the right people to help us with different real estate-related issues.’

  • ‘Bodil Høstmælingen is very dedicated and truly engaged in subject matters and willing to invest my own time to dive deep and understand all potential aspects of the subject matter.’

  • ‘What differentiates the firm, in particular Håvard Skogvoll, is the level of personalised service they provide. The partners are incredibly engaged and accessible, offering valuable guidance at every step.’

  • ‘One of their unique value propositions is customer service, tempo and the ability to quickly address and help mitigate core risks in a case. All their support is also based on a high commercial understanding.’

  • ‘Håvard Skogvoll is an outstanding senior partner who has served me in several cases during the last years. What sets Skogvoll apart from his competitors is his client-focused approach.’

Work highlights

  • Assisted Fredriksborg Eiendom AS, Joh Johannson Eiendom AS, CC Eiendom AS og Colligo AS in the purchase of Schage Eiendom AS' shares in the shopping centre company Scale Eiendom AS.
  • Assisted Catella Real Estate AG's fund 'Sarasin Sustainable Properties - European Cities' with the sale of its shares in Kirkegaten Holding AS.
  • Assisting Kongsberg Eiendom Holding AS (part of the Kongsberg group) in an ongoing project of bringing together the entire Kongsbergs group's operations in the city of Horten.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Håvard Skogvoll

Other key lawyers

Bodil Høstmælingen, Sigrid Ertzaas