Wikborg Rein

ESG, compliance and risk management, Capital Markets, Oil and Gas, M&A

Arild has extensive experience from transaction work, both as a strategy consultant and as a lawyer. He is also an experienced compliance advisor, supporting both private and public sector clients. Prior to joining Wikborg Rein in 2022, Arild was heading up Schjødt law firm’s Transaction Department. Arild has also led complex international M&A deals as a lawyer from in house positions, including during his time as GC of Aker ASA (2014-2020), and as management consultant in McKinsey & Company (2009-2010). Arild held the position as VP Board & Executive Mngt Attorney in Aker Solutions ASA 2014 - 2020, and as attorney in BAHR law firm from 2006 - 2009. Legal 500 describes Arild as an "awesome M&A and corporate lawyer" who "takes an active role in tactics but also has in-depth knowledge and experience related to operational subjects".

2022 – Partner, Wikborg Rein, Oslo

2020 – 2022 Partner and Head of Transactions dept., Schjødt Law Firm, Oslo

2014 – 2020 General Counsel, Aker ASA, Oslo

2010 – 2014 Board and Executive Management Attorney, Aker Solutions ASA, Oslo

2009 – 2010 Jr. Associate/Associate, McKinsey & Company, Oslo

2006 – 2009 Associate, BAHR Law Firm, Oslo

2005 Cand.jur., University of Oslo

2009 McKinsey & Co’s “Mini MBA” programme