DLA Piper has a ‘highly competent’ real estate offering that draws on the firm’s global network to advise both domestic and international clients, particularly in the renewable energy sector, on the full range of transactional, leasing, and development-related matters. Magnus Lutnæs heads up the ‘exceptional’ team, and focuses his practice on inbound investments, transactions, and larger development projects, acting for both domestic and international clients. Tone Gjertsen takes point on planning and building law mandates, while Anders Bergene handles cross-border real estate investment work for private equity firms and investors. Line Ravlo-Losvik left the team in November 2023 and is now at Apex Advokatfirma AS.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘DLA Norway's real estate team is exceptional, consistently demonstrating a deep understanding of the complex legal landscape in the Norwegian real estate market. Their ability to navigate intricate regulatory matters, coupled with a strong commitment to client-centric solutions, makes them a top choice for real estate transactions.’
‘The individuals I have the privilege to work with exhibit an outstanding dedication to their craft, with an unwavering commitment to providing exceptional client service.’
‘DLA with Thomas Håkonsen provides excellent advice within real estate and construction.’
‘Thomas Håkonsen is always solution-oriented and good at keeping track of details. He is always in a good mood and commercially minded.’
‘Highly competent team, on all fronts.’
‘We have worked a lot with Magnus Løvlien Lutnæs (Head of Real Estate, Norway). We had some really challenging and difficult cases where Magnus was not only a lawyer, but a 'psychologist', and sociologist that made us solve these cases in a beneficial way for us.’
‘DLA stands out due to its unwavering commitment to client satisfaction. The team consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that clients' needs and expectations are not only met but exceeded.'
‘The individuals at DLA consistently demonstrate exceptional legal expertise. Their deep knowledge of the law, combined with their dedication to staying updated with the latest developments, ensures that clients receive top-notch legal guidance.'
Key clients
- Green Mountain
- Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets
- Azrieli Group
- Kaldnes Vest
- DEAS Eiendomsfond Norge I
- Skanska Norge
- Eiendomsspar
- Victoria Eiendom
- Madison International Realty
- 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 / Ingka Centres
- Eidos Eiendomsutvikling
- Stiftelsen Norges Varemesse/Oslo Spectrum Arena
- Heimstaden
- Torp Eiendom
- CondoVita
- LCN Capital Partners
- Seltor Bolig
- Møller Eiendom
- Møller Mobility Group
Work highlights
- Advised Stor-Oslo Eiendom on its NOK850m acquisition of the 57-acre property in Bragernes, Drammen, where the existing Drammen hospital is located.
- Advised Traaseth Property on its acquisition of the remaining 50% shares in four real estate companies from Merkantilbygg Holding AS/Merkantilbygg AS.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Magnus Lutnæs