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Håvard Sandnes

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Håvard Sandnes

Sandnes is Managing Partner at Arntzen de Besche. 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.

Håvard Sandnes is the best adviser I’ve ever used in employment cases. Unique competence and personality – really gives all he has got to close cases all the way through.

Client, Legal 500, 2024

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12 April 2023

Maintains strong track record on Legal 500

Reputable rating agency Legal 500 has published its results for the 2023 edition. We consolidate our position as one of Norway's leading law firms and are ranked in 18 out of 20 areas of expertise.

15 March 2023

Arntzen de Besche enjoys strong results on Chambers Europe 2023

We are proud to be top ranked in Norway on the recently published ranking of Chambers Europe. 23 of our lawyers are ranked as "Leaders in their field". Chambers is one of the most recognized rating agencies globally and ranks law firms and lawyers based on interviews with law firms' clients and partners, and also conducts its own research.

17 February 2023

We maintain strong results in Chambers Global 2023

Yesterday, Chambers Global published its 2023 results, strengthening our individual performance and maintaining our positions at company level. The ranking covers a total of eight areas and we are ranked within seven.

12 September 2022

Arntzen de Besche with strong results in IFLR 1000

The results for IFLR 1000 2022 are clear. Arntzen de Besche is ranked in Tier 2 in all five categories, in addition to the fact that 12 lawyers have been individually ranked this year.

12 April 2022

Maintains strong results on Legal 500's ratings

The renowned legal rating agency Legal 500 has published the results from its 2022 edition. We consolidate our position as one of Norway’s leading law firms and are rated in 18 of 20 practice areas. We obtain Tier 1 and Tier 2 ratings within 13 practice areas. 47 of our lawyers have been recognized within their respective areas of expertise.

17 March 2022

Good results on Chambers Europe

We are proud to be ranked as a top ranked firm in Norway on the newly published rating of Chambers Europe. 23 of our lawyers are ranked as “Leaders in their field”. Chambers is one of the most recognized global rating agencies of law firms and lawyers. The results are based on interviews with clients and partners, in addition to extensive in-depth research conducted by Chambers' researchers.

15 September 2023

IFLR 1000: Strong results for Arntzen de Besche

The results from this year’s edition of IFLR 1000’s annual survey was recently published. Arntzen de Besche is rated in Tier 2 within all five categories, and 11 of our lawyers are individually recognized. IFLR 1000 is one of the most recognized rating agencies, and have ratings of both law firms and attorneys who has an emphasis on financial and transactional services.

14 April 2021

Powerful progress at Legal 500 2021

The renowned legal rating agency Legal 500 has published the results from its 2021 edition. We consolidate our position as one of Norway’s leading law firms and are rated in 19 of 19 practice areas. We obtain Tier 1 and Tier 2 ratings within 13 practice areas. 44 of our lawyers have been recognized within their respective areas of expertise.

18 March 2021

Strengthens the results at Chambers Europe

We are proud to be ranked as a top ranked firm in Norway on the newly published rating of Chambers Europe. 23 of our lawyers are ranked as “Leaders in their field”. Chambers is one of the most recognized global rating agencies of law firms and lawyers. The results are based on interviews with clients and partners, in addition to extensive in-depth research conducted by Chambers' researchers.
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