Christian Engelstad is a specialist in real estate law and employment law, and he also has extensive litigation experience. Each year, he litigates a number of disputes related to employment and real estate. Christian has broad experience from assisting housing companies (commonholds, housing cooperatives and limited liability housing companies) with issues related to tenancy and residential housing law. Over the course of his career he has also been a chairperson on the board of a number of housing companies. He also has long experience with cases related to the Housing Construction Act.

He has considerable expertise in employment law, where he assists both employers and employees with issues related to employment. His previous administrative experience as an entrepreneur and CEO has enabled him to provide practical legal advice.

Christian is the editor of the web portal www.eiedomsadvokat.no, and he has been recognised for his expertise in real estate and employment laws by Legal 500.

2018 Partner, Brækhus Advokatfirma
2012 - 2018 Lawyer/Associate Partner, Brækhus Dege Advokatfirma
2010 - 2012 Associate, Brækhus Dege Advokatfirma
2009 - 2010 Owner and associate, Neas Advokatfirma
  • Chairman in several housing companies
  • Editor of www.eiendomsadvokat.no
2012 Lawyers' practising certificate
2008 Master of Laws, University of Oslo
2020 The practical board handbook for board members in housing associations
2020 The practical board handbook for board members in owner section condominiums
Recommended (2018-2021) Real Estate Legal 500
Recommended (2018-2021) Employment Legal 500
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