Expropriation

Expropriation is the forced relinquishment of property. In many cases, society needs to implement public or private development measures, e.g. road or rail. Then it happens that landowners are exposed to expropriation of land and rights.

If you end up in a situation where you are forced to relinquish rights or property, it may make sense to seek advice from someone who has knowledge and experience of expropriation law issues. Svensson Nøkleby works regularly with cases of expropriation and assists landowners both before and during cases of waiver and compensation in the court system.

Among other things, we can assist with:

• design of comments and consultation statements for landowners in connection with zoning plans that trigger expropriation
• assessment of the possibilities for utilization of adjacent areas
• appeal against zoning plan and decision on expropriation permit
• assistance in negotiations with the developer about compensation and any measures on the property
• assistance as a legal representative in discretionary cases (litigation on compensation assessment) for all courts