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Sigve Braaten

Partner

As a partner in our firm, Sigve Braaten works extensively with transactions, reorganisations, corporate and tax law. Additionally, Sigve has experience with start-up and growth companies, primarily within commercial real estate development and renewable energy. He is often requested for advisement in relation to disputes within these areas.

Sigve has experience within tax law for corporations and businesses. He is involved in many high stake real estate transactions.

In addition to his experience as a business lawyer, he has professional experience from the courts as a deputy judge and district court judge and the Ministry of Finance’s tax law department.

sib@hjort.no

+47 92 64 49 87

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Professional Experience
2016
Partner, Advokatfirmaet Hjort
2013
Managing Associate, Advokatfirmaet Hjort
2011
Temporary District Court Judge, Øvre Romerike District Court
2009
Senior Associate, Advokatfirmaet Thommessen
2008
Temporary District Court Judge, Øvre Romerike District Court
2005
Associate, Advokatfirmaet Thommessen
2004
Deputy Judge, Stjør- and Verdal District Court
2003
Senior Executive Officer, Ministry of Finance, Tax Department
Education
2003
Law degree, The University of Oslo
Memberships

The Norwegian Bar Association

International Fiscal Association

Board Member, Advokatfirmaet Hjort AS

Sigve is a recommended lawyer by The Legal 500 in the category Real estate.

“Sigve Braaten has unique specialist expertise in his field. He is proactive, solution-oriented, and has a high degree of service-oriented attitude.” – The Legal 500

“Sigve Braaten has substantial expertise in purchase negotiations. He knows the real estate industry well, can foresee issues, and stays ahead of them. Builds trust and confidence in negotiations, which helps the parties reach a solution more quickly.” – The Legal 500

“Our work with Sigve Braaten in particular has been excellent. Quick to respond to any questions we might have and seems to be very insightful into the different areas we operate.” – The Legal 500.

Hjorts Tax department is also highly-ranked by The Legal 500.

“Compact team and very knowledgeable lawyers. Very skilled legal mindset within corporate law.” – The Legal 500.

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