Håvard Sandnes

Practice Areas

Sandnes is Managing Partner at Arntzen Grette. He 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.

Sandnes mainly advices on business transfer, employment law, pension law and employment law litigation. Sandnes is an experienced strategic advisor to management and board of directors.

Career

Qualified in 1998. Joined Arntzen de Besche (now Arntzen Grette) as partner in 2014, managing partner from 2018. Partner and senior associate, Thommessen, 2007-2014. Lawyer, the Confederation of Norwegian Entreprise (NHO), 2002-2007. Associate, Arntzen de Besche, 1998-2002.

Professional Memberships

Norwegian Bar Association.