Helge Neraal

Partner
Head of Litigation and Construction (Norway)
Helge Neraal
Location
Oslo
Language
English, German, Norwegian

Helge Neraal is Head of DLA Piper's department for Construction and Litigation in Norway.

He has broad and considerable experience within construction law. Helge assists Norwegian and foreign contractors, developers and construction advisors within contract negotiations, final settlement disputes, strategic and legal advice throughout the project execution, and litigation. Previous assignments include several major and complex projects within construction, infrastructure, offshore and energy. Helge also gives lectures and seminars within construction law.

Credentials
Education
University of Oslo, Master of Laws
2012
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, specialization Contract Law
2012
Memberships

Member of The Norwegian Bar Association

Experience
Prior experience
Partner, DLA Piper Norway
2020 -
Lead Lawyer, DLA Piper Norway
2018 - 2020
Lawyer, DLA Piper Norway
2015 - 2018
Associate, DLA Piper Norway
2015
Associate, Advokatfirmaet Grette
2013 - 2015
Rankings
Chambers & Partners Europe, 2024

Head of department Helge Neraal joins the rankings this year off the back of strong client feedback. He regularly assists contractors, developers and construction advisers on a wide range of construction matters, including litigation. Clients says:  

"He is efficient, understands that things need to happen quickly and has a broad knowledge of the market." 

"Helge Neraal provides prompt and detailed feedback."

The Legal 500, 2023

The team of partner Helge Neraal has helped our organisation within a variety of topics the past few years. Always at a high quality and at the speed requested by our side. We are very satisfied with the cooperation and find DLA’s practice excellent.’

Helge is recommended for Construction and Dispute resolution by The Legal 500, 2023.

The Legal 500, 2022

Advokatfirma DLA Piper Norway DA‘s ‘extremely client-focused‘ construction department is headed up by Helge Neraal, ‘an expert in interpreting the numerous construction contracts used in Norway; his advice is invaluable when negotiating complex international construction project agreements‘, according to clients.

‘Helge Neraal is an excellent adviser and attorney.’

‘Helge Neraal’s knowledge, legal acumen, and superior client service make him a stand-out in his field.’

‘Helge Neraal is an expert in interpreting the numerous construction contracts used in Norway, and advising on dispute resolution or prosecution. In addition, his advice is invaluable when negotiating complex international construction project agreements. He quickly absorbs the most complicated of factual situations and not only provides legal advice, he is very practical about potential business impacts of the different options.’

Helge is recommended for Construction and Dispute resolution by The Legal 500, 2022.

The Legal 500, 2021

Helge is recommended for Construction and Dispute resolution by The Legal 500, 2021.