Offering ‘deep expertise with practical solutions’, DLA Piper's real estate practice leverages its global network of offices to be well-placed for cross-border matters, advising both domestic and international clients in emerging sectors such as the technology and renewable energy spaces. At the helm of the practice, Magnus L. Lutnæs provides clients with ’intelligent solutions’ on inbound investments, transactions, and larger development projects. Other notable names are Tone Gjertsen, who advises on planning and building law, Thomas Håkonsen, who assists with lease contract negotiations, and Anders Bergene, who leads on real estate investments.
Testimonials
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‘DLA Piper is a strong law firm with a proven track record in advising on and managing complex real estate challenges. They offer comprehensive legal support, combining deep expertise with practical solutions to address various real estate matters effectively.’
‘Partner Thomas Håkonsen is a skilled and knowledgeable real estate lawyer with strong expertise in complex cases. He is clear in his communication and brings a steady, strategic approach to negotiations.’
‘Magnus Lutnæs has been an asset to us. He is service-minded and always available when needed. He further has excellent business understanding and can translate complex legal requirements into understandable wording for non-legal people.’
‘Commercially focused and you always get in a good mood when you work with them.’
‘Service-oriented, good commercial focus, hands-on and always in a good mood.’
‘The team is highly qualified and are forthcoming. The legal team has helped us in different ways and is a company we trust.’
‘Anders Bergene is knowledgeable about all legal cases. I have worked with many other lawyers, but for me, Anders has been the best one. He is also good in negotiations when needed and never is he slow.’
‘Partner Magnus Lutnæs stand out as a very flexible, solution-oriented and communicative professional. He can be used with great success in C-level dialogue. Exceptional ability to deliver intelligent solutions on time supporting my business to the fullest.’
Key clients
- Green Mountain
- Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets
- Azrieli Group
- Kaldnes Vest
- DEAS Eiendomsfond Norge I
- Skanska Norge
- Coop Øst
- Betonmast Eiendom
- Pecunia
- Attivo Eiendomsutvikling I, II and III
- WeWork Norway
- Stor-Oslo Eiendom
- Round Hill Capital
- 90 North Real Estate Partners
- Tesla Motors Norway
- IKEA
- Torp Eiendom
- Eidos Eiendomsutvikling
- Nova Spektrum
- Heimstaden
- CondoVita
- LCN Capital Partners
- Seltor Bolig
- Møller Eiendom
- Møller Mobility Group
- Felleskjøpet
- LanzaTech
- Tietoevry Tech Services AS
- IK Gruppen
Work highlights
- Advising Azrieli Group and its wholly owned Norwegian data centre subsidiary, Green Mountain, on the significant project for TikTok to expand its data storage and processing capacity in Europe.
- Advising Tietoevry Tech Services AS on acquiring a property in Gjøvik municipality from Industribygg Næring AS.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Magnus L. Lutnæs