Magnus Løvlien Lutnæs
Magnus Lutnæs is Head of Real Estate in Norway and advises local and international investors and developers in all aspects of real estate law.
Magnus has a broad experience from a number of complex real estate transactions. This includes assistance in structuring, financing, contract drafting, negotiations, setting up joint ventures, W&I insurance and due diligence. He regularly assists foreign investors in Norway with portfolio acquisitions, asset management and disposals.
In addition he assists leading real estate companies in their day-to-day activities, and with development work connected to commercial premises, specialized assets such as terminals, logistic buildings and data centres, and larger residential projects. His work also involves assistance to landlords and tenants in commercial leases, conflict resolution and in the operation and management of various types of commercial premises.
Member of The Norwegian Bar Association
‘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’.
Magnus is recommended for Real Estate by The Legal 500, 2024.
‘We will especially give mention to Magnus Lutnæs, who has not only acted as a lawyer but also as sociologist and psychologist in special negotiations with landowners.’
Magnus is recommended for Real Estate by The Legal 500, 2023.
Magnus is recommended for Real Estate by The Legal 500, 2022.
Magnus is recommended for Real Estate by The Legal 500, 2021.
Magnus is recommended for Real Estate by The Legal 500, 2020.
DLA Piper ‘proves itself a reliable business partner’ under the leadership of Magnus Lutnæs, who is ‘a service-minded, proactive and trusted adviser’.
Magnus Lutnæs leads DLA Piper’s ‘outstanding’ team, which excels in advising international investors on portfolio transactions.
"Up-and-coming Magnus Lutnæs is popular with clients and peers alike, and is described as "very pleasant to work with." He handles real estate transactions and also leads the hotel and leisure group.
"Up-and-coming real estate partner Magnus Lutnæs is praised for the "balanced view" he brings to transactions. Along with other team members, he advised BundeGruppen on acquiring shares and structuring a joint venture for several development projects.
"DLA Piper's six-partner team has a focus on a number of specialist areas including retail, healthcare and senior housing, and advises clients across the spectrum of issues including financing, acquisitions and disposals, fund structuring and leasing. [...] The 'service-minded' Magnus Løvlien Lutnæs is recommended for real estate transactions in the hotels sector."
