About

Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

Our real estate practice has for years been one of the country's foremost and most innovative. We consistently advise major national and international clients on some of the largest and most complex commercial property transactions and development projects in the Norwegian and Nordic markets.

We advise on all aspects of real estate transactions and related matters, ranging from zoning and development issues to construction and expropriation matters to real estate acquisitions and disposals and transaction structuring and execution.


In recent years, our real estate practice has handled larger transaction volumes than any other Norwegian law firm, and our practice and individual lawyers are consistently ranked as leaders in this field by international and national rating agencies.

Our services include:

  • Purchase, sale and ground lease
  • Expropriation
  • Development projects
  • Lease contracts
  • Regulation, planning and building law issues
  • Sectioning, including structuring of combined joint properties
  • Syndication, capitalization and fund establishments
  • Forward structures
  • Structuring of projects for adequate risk management
  • Optimization of VAT, tax and stamp duty
  • Construction models and contracts
  • Due diligence
  • Closing, settlements and other transaction support
  • Estate Agency Business
  • Dispute resolution/arbitration related to real estate legal issues

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Norway
2
Band 2
What the Team is Known For

Schjødt has a strong transaction-focused practice frequently advising on pan-Nordic deals. The law firm assists with the acquisition and sale of residential and commercial real estate, including portfolios of development projects and real estate funds. It is also active in real estate financing deals.

Work Highlights

Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
  • Schjødt advised Tjelta Eiendom on its divestment of its portfolio of 22 properties and SPVs in Stavanger and Sandnes.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Geir Sand
S
Geir Sand
S
Senior Statespeople

Senior practitioner Geir Sand is a highly regarded lawyer who acts for real estate developers on portfolio transactions and developments.

"Geir is a highly skilled and committed lawyer who always works to ensure that his clients get the best possible result. He has great knowledge and uses experts when necessary."

Christian Bjørn-Hansen
2
Christian Bjørn-Hansen
2
Band 2

Christian Bjørn-Hansen advises on the sale and purchase of real estate shares, assets and portfolios, representing both international and domestic investors.

"Christian is a very skilled lawyer. He is easy to work with, commercial, good on the risk side and a good negotiator. It is always very good to have him there."

"Christian is always professionally up to date and is skilled at finding commercial solutions. He is quick-witted and always has a positive attitude."

"Christian is an excellent lawyer. He is knowledgeable and solution-oriented, and in several cases he found us sophisticated solutions to complex problems."

"Christian is very responsive and service-minded. You always feel prioritised. He has a very commercial mindset and delivers with strong impact in negotiations."

"Christian is deal-oriented and a highly skilled negotiator. He has a strong ability to understand commercial matters."

Camilla Kristiansen Lunne
3
Camilla Kristiansen Lunne
3
Band 3

Camilla Kristiansen Lunne is well regarded for her real estate practice. She has particular experience in development transactions as well as in portfolio investments.

"Camilla is very experienced, intelligent and can quickly see the right way to go. She always delivers things as soon as possible, has a good team around her and gives good advice."

"Camilla is proactive and is not afraid to give her opinion on how to solve an issue. She has a good tone and brings a good atmosphere to negotiations. She brings transactions forward."

Ditlef Thaulow
4
Ditlef Thaulow
Head of Real Estate
4
Band 4

Ditlef Thaulow enters the rankings following excellent market plaudits. He assists both domestic and international investors with the acquisition, structuring and financing of real estate transactions in Norway.

"Ditlef has outstanding skills. He makes complex matters seem simple and is extremely efficient and to the point. This is the person you want to have by your side on any complex real estate transaction."

"Ditlef is amazing. I would trust him with my personal money! He offers quality and timely delivery, and goes the extra mile for us."

"Ditlef is a very competent lawyer. He knows us better than we know ourselves."

"Ditlef understands our business, delivers direct and clear, high-quality responses, and has a high degree of commercial vision."

Einar Caspersen
4
Einar Caspersen
4
Band 4

Einar Caspersen is best known for his work on real estate fund transactions. He is also adept at complex deal structures and financing issues.

"Einar has a unique blend of commercial awareness, a mastery of legal questions and experience from M&A and private equity that serves him very well when handling real estate transactions."

Ranked Lawyers at
Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

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Band

Norway

Real Estate

Geir Sand
S
Geir Sand
S
Senior Statespeople
Christian Bjørn-Hansen
2
Christian Bjørn-Hansen
2
Band 2
Camilla Kristiansen Lunne
3
Camilla Kristiansen Lunne
3
Band 3
Ditlef Thaulow
4
Ditlef Thaulow
Head of Real Estate
4
Band 4
Einar Caspersen
4
Einar Caspersen
4
Band 4

Members

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Amalie Skar

Anders Nitteberg Lie

Ditlef Thaulow

Ditlef Thaulow

Head of Department

Jarbjørg Grøtte

Jarle Wallevik Holstrøm

Marit Krey Ludviksen

Martin Støren

Melicha Azari

Nikolai K. Lyngnes

Ole G Klevan

Rikard Schuitema Olsen

Silje Sund

Clients

Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

AF Gruppen

Asset Buyout Partners AS

Canica Eiendom AS

Entra Eiendom

H.I.G Capital Europe

KLP Eiendom AS

NREP AS

Olav Thon Eiendomsselskap ASA

Oslo S Utvikling

Rambøll

Selvaag Eiendom AS

Skanska

Veidekke