Are Hunskaar

Partner
AH
Plassering
Oslo
Telefon
Språk
Engelsk, norsk

Are Hunskaar er en dreven og ettertraktet advokat innen bygg- og anleggsbransjen. I nærmere 20 år har han bistått entreprenører, rådgivere og byggherrer over hele landet. 

Hunskaar har opparbeidet stor forståelse for dynamikken og ansvarsfordelingen mellom rollene i bransjen. Han har videre stor forretningsforståelse for de ulike aktørers interesser. Are Hunskaar har møterett for Høyesterett. Han har lang og bred prosedyreerfaring, hovedsakelig innen entrepriserett, profesjonsansvar for rådgivere og forsikringssaker. Are Hunskaar har dyptgående innsikt i tvisteløsning og har bistått klienter i ca. 200 rettssaker for alle instanser.

Are Hunskaar kan bistå alle typer aktører innen bygg- og anleggsbransjen med inngåelse av kontrakt, oppfølging under utførelse og løsning av tvister for domstolene eller ved voldgift eller mekling. Are Hunskaar tar også oppdrag som voldgiftsdommer og advokatmekler i entreprisesaker.

Kvalifikasjoner
Utdanning
Møterett for Høyesterett
2014
Advokatbevilling
1997
Universitetet i Bergen, Cand. jur.
1995
Medlemskap

Medlem i Den Norske Advokatforening

Erfaring
Tidligere erfaring
Partner, DLA Piper Norway
2003 -
Fast advokat, DLA Piper Norway
2001 - 2003
Fast advokat, Arntzen de Besche
2000 - 2001
Partner, Advokatfirmaet Flod & Co
1999 - 2000
Dommerfullmektig, Vinger og Odal sorenskriverembete
1997 - 1998
Advokatfullmektig, Advokatfirmaet Flod & Co
1995 - 1997
Vitenskapelig assistent for professor Arvid Frihagen, Institutt for Offentlig rett UiB
1993 - 1995
Anerkjennelser
The Legal 500, 2024

‘Are Hunskaar remains a very strong litigator.’

Are er anbefalt innenfor Dispute Resolution og Insurance av The Legal 500, 2024.

Chambers & Partners Europe, 2024

Are Hunskaar continues to assist clients with contentious construction matters, including professional liability claims relating to building defects and design errors.

The Legal 500, 2023

Are er anbefalt innenfor Dispute Resolution og Insurance av The Legal 500, 2023.

Chambers & Partners Europe, 2023

Are Hunskaar advises clients on contentious construction matters, including professional liability claims relating to building defects and design errors.

 The Legal 500, 2022

‘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 er anbefalt innenfor Construction og Insurance av The Legal 500, 2022.

Chambers & Partners Europe, 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.

The Legal 500, 2021

"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 er anbefalt innenfor Construction og Dispute Resolution av The Legal 500, 2021.

Chambers & Partners Europe, 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."

The Legal 500, 2020

"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 er anbefalt innenfor Construction, Dispute Resolution og Insurance av The Legal 500, 2020.

Chambers & Partners Europe, 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."

Chambers & Partners, 2019

"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."

The Legal 500, 2018

"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’."

Chambers & Partners, 2018

"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."

Chambers & Partners, 2017

"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."