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Hans Christian Brodtkorb

Partner, LawyerOslo

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Hans Christian Brodtkorb

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Hans Christian Brodtkorb is a construction law and dispute resolution specialist and a member of our construction and procurement group. He assists some of Norway’s largest construction companies with contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and ongoing advisory services in building, civil engineering, and development construction projects. Hans Christian previously led the legal department at NCC Construction, gaining significant experience from within the construction sector. He assists several international clients and has acquired unique expertise from providing legal advice in Norway and internationally. In the building sector, Hans Christian has assisted with the development of several of Norway’s most well-known hotel projects, as well as other residential and commercial projects. He has been involved in several large international infrastructure projects in the civil engineering sector, including public-private partnerships (PPPs). He also advises on real estate, including leasing, property development, planning, and building law. Hans Christian has extensive experience handling disputes and legal proceedings, particularly in real estate and construction, and has litigated cases at all levels of the court system. Additionally, he is a sought-after course and seminar speaker in construction law. As a specialist in collaborative contracts, he has been a supervisor and examiner in the field at the University of Bergen and BI Norwegian Business School. Chambers and Legal 500 highly rank Hans Christian. One of his clients says: “Hans Christian Brodtkorb is really impressive. He had great energy and in-depth knowledge of the business. His advice is always commercial and clear.” – Chambers

Work experience

2024
Partner – Advokatfirmaet Selmer AS
2021 - 2024
Chairman of the Board – DLA Piper Norway
2006 - 2024
Partner – DLA Piper Norway
2017 - 2021
Charirman of the Nordic Board – DLA Piper Norway
2013 - 2017
Country Managing Partner – DLA Piper Norway
2003 - 2006
Legal director – NCC Construction AS
1999 - 2003
Lawyer – Lindh Stabell Horten DA
1999
Project lawyer – Veidekke ASA

Education

1998
Master of Laws – University of Oslo