Are Hunskaar
Are Hunskaar is a sought after lawyer within the construction industry. For almost 20 years he has assisted entrepreneurs, consultants and builders across the country. He has gained a great understanding of the dynamics and responsibilities between roles in the industry. He has a great understanding of business as well as an understanding of the different parties' interests.
Are is admitted to the supreme court and has long and extensive litigation experience, mainly in construction law, professional responsibility for advisors and insurance matters. He has deep insight into litigation and has assisted clients in approximately 200 lawsuits for all bodies. He can assist all types of stakeholders within the construction industry with the signing of the contract, monitoring progress and resolution of disputes before the courts or through arbitration or mediation.
Are also takes assignments as an arbitrator or mediator lawyer in contract matters.
Registered with The Norwegian Bar Association
‘Are Hunskaar remains a very strong litigator.’
Are is recommended for Dispute Resolution and Insurance by The Legal 500, 2024.
Are Hunskaar continues to assist clients with contentious construction matters, including professional liability claims relating to building defects and design errors.
Are is recommended within Dispute Resolution and Insurance by The Legal 500, 2023.
Are Hunskaar advises clients on contentious construction matters, including professional liability claims relating to building defects and design errors.
‘Partner, Mr Are Hunskaar, has built a solid team with a common understanding of the principles on which they base their solutions to conflict cases.’
Are is recommended within Construction and Dispute Resolution by The Legal 500, 2022.
Are Hunskaar advises clients on contentious construction matters, including professional liability claims relating to building defects and design errors. "He is a very good strategist," a client says.
"Are Hunskaar has an exquisite ability to approach matters in a strategic way that is supported and reinforced by a necessary level of detail."
"DLA Piper is 'beyond doubt one of the top firms in Norway within construction law', according to clients. The team demonstrates strength in construction projects at a global level, an area in which Are Hunskaar stands out, and is also noted for its expertise in disputes, with a particular focus on liability cases."
Are is recommended within Construction and Dispute Resolution by The Legal 500, 2021.
"Are Hunskaar advises clients on contentious construction matters, including professional liability claims relating to building defects. One client notes that he is "an extremely efficient litigator in complex construction disputes."
"DLA Piper has ‘outstanding flexibility and availability’ across construction projects and disputes at a national and international level under the leadership of Are Hunskaar."
Are is recommended within Construction, Dispute Resolution and Insurance by The Legal 500, 2020.
Are Hunskaar advises clients on contentious construction matters, including professional liability claims relating to building defects. One client praises his "excellent way of communicating complex issues in court," adding that he "never misses important details and never gives up."
"Head of department Are Hunskaar handles a range of contentious issues in the construction industry. He has particular experience acting on disputes relating to residential construction projects."
"Led by Are Hunskaar, who is recognised by some clients as ‘one of the best’, DLA Piper’s practice ‘delivers extraordinarily efficient results that place it at the front of the pack’."
"Head of department Are Hunskaar is lauded by clients as being "energetic" and for "always responding very fast." Clients further add that his performances in court are "impressive" to watch. He frequently represents clients in contract negotiations and dispute resolutions related to construction law, including acting for COWI and AIG on a dispute with Nortura regarding an ongoing construction."
"Head of construction Are Hunskaar attracts praise for being able to "quickly understand the situation" and "analyse really complex construction claims." He is frequently involved in major construction-related litigation but is equally adept at handling contract negotiations."