Offering clients ‘deep legal expertise with strong commercial insight’, BAHR‘s real estate caseload contains significant and complex real estate transactions and structuring work. Demonstrating this expertise is practice head Andreas Rørvik; under his leadership the practice has seen an increase in energy industry mandates, advising on energy site acquisitions and developments. The practice is well supported by the ‘highly competent and experienced’ Anne Sofie Bjørkholt, who is recommended for transactions, development work and the structuring of real estate portfolios. For tax work, company law issues and the structuring of complex partnership agreements within the industry, Ole Andreas Dimmen is a key contact, while Erik Langseth is a good name for joint ventures and syndicated real estate structures.

Praised by clients for its ‘comprehensive expertise across all property-related issues’, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS‘ real estate team has comprehensive coverage of the real estate space, handling compulsory acquisitions, zoning issues, and infrastructure matters, as well as transaction work and property developments. Terese Negaard Sørli oversees the practice, supported by the transaction group head, Herman Roksund. Elsewhere in the team, Erling Timm and Henrik Taubøll stand out on major development projects, while Magnus Meisingset-Haug focuses on real estate transactions and high-value leases. Per Amund Uldalen is well placed to advise on planning and zoning work, land positioning issues, and real estate developments. Stig L. Bech and Elin Mack Løvdal joined the team from Wiersholm and Advokatfirmaet CLP DA respectively in 2024, strengthening the group’s transaction offering.

Praised for its ‘deep expertise combined with a genuine commitment to understanding client needs’, Advokatfirmaet Schjødt covers the full gamut of real estate matters, including restructurings, financings, developments and transactions. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Martin Støren, who advises public and private sector clients on complex development and infrastructure projects; and Ditlef Thaulow, who excels in large-scale acquisitions and restructurings. Christian Bjørn-Hansen and Camilla Kristiansen Lunne are the go-to advisers for high-value transactions and developments. The team also benefits from the expertise of Geir Sand, who has proven experience in transactions, developments and infrastructure projects. Elsewhere in the team, Einar Caspersen advises on acquisitions and restructuring work, Silje Sund heads up the development practice group, and Nikolai K. Lyngnes advises on matters at the intersection of corporate and real estate.

Selmer‘s real estate team has ‘very broad competence’, serving as a key adviser on the full spectrum of real estate transactions, development projects and lease agreements. Leading the ‘unbeatable team’, practice head Thomas Reppe Wetting regularly acts on complex real estate transactions, alongside Eirik Riddervold, who also takes point on lease agreements. Mikkel Vislie advises developers, real estate investors and managers on the development and financing of commercial properties, while Sverre Nordlie assists with transactions and developments. For syndicated real estate transactions, Lars-Petter Weyer-Larsen is recommended.

Drawing from the firm’s broader M&A and financing capabilities, Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS provides a comprehensive real estate offering across contentious and non-contentious matters, including transactions, developments, and commercial lease agreements. Combining ‘deep real estate sector knowledge with extensive legal experience’, practice head Even Bratsberg advises on complex real estate transactions, while Christopher Borch has proven strength in the purchase and sale, development, leasing and syndication of commercial property. On the transaction side, Reidar Myhre, who focuses on commercial properties and industrial businesses, and Mette Borger Fyksen, who handles transactions for domestic and international clients, are recommended. The team is well-supported by associates Rolf Nyhus, Simon Ulleland and Jenny Mo.

Wiersholm advises a variety of clients including industrial landowners, family-owned companies, syndicates, and property funds on the full span of real estate matters. Under the leadership of Tom Rune Lian and Ståle O. Meleng, the practice has focused its expertise on real estate development. Lian focuses on transactions, structuring, financing and development in commercial real estate, while Meleng has a broad practice across real estate litigation, transactions and developments. Specialist counsel Anna Falck-Ytter regularly advises on ESG issues at the intersection with real estate work, while managing associates Andreas Gustavson and Natasja Plur take point on real estate transactions and lease agreements. Stig L. Bech left the group in May 2024, while Morten Brandhaug and Martin Fevaag Larsen, formerly at SANDS, joined the team in November 2024.

With ‘broad experience from all specialist areas within real estate’, Arntzen de Besche is a one-stop shop for real estate matters, well supported by the firm’s capital markets, finance, and construction teams. Group head Thomas Øslebø has established himself as a key adviser on investments and development projects. Håvard Bergli combines in-house experience from the retail industry with expertise in real estate project finance work, while Eilif S Koch advises leading investors and project finance clients. Marianne Raa Bjaaland is geared to support on property developments, while in the real estate transaction space, Hans Henrik Kværne is a key contact. At associate level, Bård Berge is recommended for real estate development, zoning law and regulatory matters.

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.

Leveraging its network of domestic offices, Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig‘s real estate practice spans the full gamut of contentious and non-contentious matters, including real estate finance issues, development projects and transactions. Leading the ‘professional, reliable and result-oriented’ team are Jørgen Lindboe and Gøran Mjelde Aarvik. Lindboe is an expert in transactions and project development work, operating out of the Oslo office alongside Pål Brudvik, who is an active player in real estate transactions and syndications. Over in the Bergen office, Aarvik frequently handles real estate transactions, real estate development projects, and lease agreements. At associate level, Oslo lawyer Kjetil Westby Ranum focuses on real estate financings, transactions, and management issues.

Wikborg Rein‘s full-service real estate practice offers clients ‘high-quality performance, deliverance, knowledge, and personal engagement’. Lars Ulleberg Jensen oversees the team and is well versed in complex real estate transactions, while ‘master mediator and negotiator’ Ingrid Høstmælingen has demonstratable experience on large transactions, including cross-border transactions and transactions related to listed companies. Kristoffer Lerum handles property developments, zoning regulations, and land use planning issues. At associate level, Håkon Lagesen advises international funds and financial clients on transactions, and Erik Enger-Mår takes point on development projects and lease negotiations.

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.

Advising public and private sector property developers, investors, advisers, contractors, and trade associations, CMS Kluge covers the full range of real estate transactions, projects, and developments, as well as lease agreements, zoning issues, and planning work. Practice head Naja Dannow specialises in transactions and joint venture agreements, while fellow practice head Tarjei Pedersen handles development projects and building law. Elsewhere in the team, Knut Prestvik assists developers on transactions and lease agreements, while Thea Fürst Tyvold is a good contact for commercial lease agreements and long lease contracts. Belinda Taranger Ingebrigtsen assists on matters at the intersection of real estate and contract law.

Leveraging the firm’s tax, VAT and broader finance practices, Deloitte Advokatfirma AS is well versed in lease matters, real estate developments, and transactions. Thorvald Nyquist oversees the group from the Oslo office and handles real estate transactions and lease contracts. Leading the Bergen and Trondheim offices, Christine Haugstvedt Downing advises on lease contracts and development work. For ground lease disputes, Knut Skarvang is a good contact, while Camilla Sønderland Skjønberg assists with property developments.

Sought out by public sector and third sector clients, Advokatfirmaet Føyen AS has a comprehensive practice, with noted strength across the full life-cycle of developments, including the purchase of property, development issues, and management work. Practice head Anette Thunes assists with real estate transactions and disputes, while Lars David Råmunddal advises on property developments and real estate transactions. Other key practitioners are Ottar F. Egset, who has proven experience on property acquisitions and lease contracts, and Svein Gunnar Stang-Hansen, who joined the team in January 2024.

Advokatfirmaet Grette AS advises private developers and state-owned clients on complex transactions, lease agreements, and major development projects, with sector-specific expertise in the retail industry. Department head Ole-Jacob Farstad offers experience across a broad spectrum of work, with increasing focus on transactions. For the structuring of joint ventures and real estate developments, Lise Sofie Stene is a key name, while Gaute Løchen focuses on property developments and property unit ownership issues. Dag Henden Torsteinsen is also a key name to note for developments and transactional work.

Drawing expertise from its spread of offices across Norway, SANDS‘ commercial property department handles real estate transactions, developments, property management issues and commercial leases throughout Norway. Heading up the ‘competent, effective, and solution-oriented’ team is Christian Hartmann, who has a broad real estate practice. Hartmann works alongside Roger Engebretsen, who advises on tax-related matters, and Børge Nygårdshaug, who takes point on real estate developments, financings and lease agreements.

Founded in 2023, real estate boutique Apex Advokatfirma AS offers clients ‘top-level legal expertise with a client-focused approach’. Under the leadership of Line Ravlo-Losvik, the team provides advice to professional property owners on acquisitions, lease agreements and property developments. Ravlo-Losvik has an ‘extensive breadth of knowledge and hands-on experience’, and is well supported by Andreas Mello-Kildal, who takes point on leases and complex transactions.

Brækhus Advokatfirma AS has expertise in regulatory real estate matters, litigation, expropriation cases, and zoning and planning work, with a strong track record in advising landowners on expropriation mandates. The team is led by Thomas Andersen, who assists private clients with tenancy agreements and planning work. Elsewhere in the team, Christian Engelstad takes point on contentious matters within real estate, Karoline Rørvik Zeiner aptly advises on commercial lease agreements, and Ingerid Eidesvik Lie specialises in advisory work.

Ernst & Young Advokatfirma AS advises private and public sector real estate clients on developments and transactions, as well as matters at the nexus of real estate and tax and VAT. Practice head Astrid Bruland works on the full gamut of real estate matters, including transactions and developments. Elsewhere in the team is Agnete Haugerud, who specialises in real estate VAT; Egil Jakobsen, who is a key name for mergers and restructuring advice; and Kristian Råum, who is recommended for tax and corporate matters in the real estate industry.

The ‘very capable’ real estate team at Advokatfirmaet Hjort offers comprehensive expertise that spans litigation, regulatory guidance, transactional work, and development advice, which is sought out by property developers, contractors, landowners, and investors. Practice head Liv Zimmerman aptly advises private and public sector clients on planning, building and property law. For contentious mandates, Frode Innjord is a key name, with expertise in land-use planning, conservation, and taxation work. Sigve Braaten is recommended for tax law within the real estate space, Kristian Korsrud assists with property developments, and Gunn Cecilie Ringdal advises at the intersection of public administration and real estate law.

The real estate practice at Ræder Bing is split into three divisions: transaction and commercial leases, real estate development, and construction. The transaction and commercial leases team has strength in complex commercial real estate transactions, while the development group offers broad expertise across lease agreements and administrative matters. Overseeing the practice, Marius A. Rød assists clients with a range of matters, including lease agreements and transactions. For transactions, Anders Utne, Andreas Frislid and Erik Salbu Aasland are key names, while on the development side, Eva Hagen is recommended.