Lawyers

Håvard Sandnes

Håvard Sandnes

Work Department

Employment law

Position

Managing Partner. Sandnes specialises in employment law and his clients are primarily on the employer’s side in the private sector. He has considerable experience of dispute resolution and in-court advocacy.

Sandnes often assists company managements to handle cases that have a major impact on the business. In connection with cases that are being handled at board level, he is often asked to participate in the board’s deliberations.

With years of management and board experience, Sandnes is a trusted strategic advisor for his clients. He is keen to give advice that not only clarifies the legal aspects but also fits into the business’s strategic and commercial plans. In his role as advisor, he is analytical and provides clear, straightforward advice in situations of great importance to all those involved. Sandnes is also a popular public speaker.

Career

2018 - Arntzen de Besche - Managing Partner

2014 - 2018, Arntzen de Besche - Partner

2007 - 2014, Thommessen - Senior associate/Partner

2005, Hålogaland Court of Appeals - Acting Judge

2002 - 2007, Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) - Lawyer

1998 - 2002, Arntzen Underland & Co/Arntzen de Beshe - Associate

Languages

Norwegian, English

Memberships

Norwegian Bar Association.

Education

1998, Candidate in Jurisprudence, University of Oslo

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