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Lars Ivar Nyland
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Lars Ivar Nyland

Languages
  • Norwegian
  • English
Social media

Nyland works mainly with construction law, public procurement law and dispute resolution/litigation. Nyland is involved in several major building projects, road projects and other infrastructure projects. He is considered as one of the most valuable litigators in Norway, especially with regard to construction law.

Relevant experience

  • 2011 - Partner, CMS Kluge Advokatfirma (prev. Kluge Advokatfirma)
  • 2008 - 2010 Senior Attorney, Kluge Advokatfirma
  • 2004 - 2008 Associate/Senior Associate, Advokatfirmaet Thommessen Krefting Greve Lund
  • 2002 - 2003 Research assistant, Department of Public and International Law, University of Oslo

Publications

  • NS 8401 – Endringsbegrepet indre og ytre grense samt konsekvenser av formelle endringer [NS 8401 – Concept of change, interior and exterior boundaries and the consequences of formal changes]

Awards & Rankings

  • Individual ranking, Chambers Europe, Construction
  • Recommended lawyer, Legal 500, Construction

 

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Lars Ivar Nyland has an incredible ability to dive deep into cases and point out exactly what we need.
Chambers Europe, 2025, Construction

We work a lot with Espen Nyland and Lars Ivar Nyland. They are both very strong strategically and always give advice that strengthens the case. We always feel prioritised.
Legal 500, 2025, Construction

Lars Ivar Nyland is unmatched in his ability to handle large and complex legal disputes through litigation and mediation, making use of great industry knowledge and great strategic talents, combined with an impressive team top to bottom.
Legal 500, 2023, Construction

Lars Ivar Nyland is a well-regarded construction lawyer who frequently acts on final account and building defect disputes, including mediation proceedings. A client highlights his "understanding of complex dispute resolution.
Chambers, Construction 2022

Lars Ivar Nyland provides excellent advice on a range of topics, and is often able to provide new insights and perspective on complex issues. His experience and understanding is of great value for us in dispute resolution and lawsuits, as he provides sound legal advice, but at the same time challenges our perspectives and positions to identify weaknesses, and prepare responses to counterarguments. 
Legal 500, 2021

Excellent technical knowledge, commerscial awareness, effectiveness and client service" and "particularly highlight his effectiveness in negotioations
Chambers, Construction 2020

Education

  • 2004 Cand.jur. University of Oslo
  • 2016 Admitted to practise law before the Supreme Court of Norway

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