Frank Almås specialises in construction, contract law and dispute resolution.
He has extensive experience advising builders, contractors, architects, advisors, and suppliers. He assists in all matters related to contract signing/negotiations, contract follow-up and dispute resolution.
Frank regularly litigates before the courts and has an approved trial case before the Supreme Court. He has furthermore handled a large number of disputes that have been resolved through judicial mediation or out-of-court proceedings. He has been responsible for several large legal assignments and is experienced in organising and managing teamwork.
In addition to professional expertise, Frank has gained in-depth industry knowledge and a thorough understanding of the challenges that may arise in construction projects through his long-term legal advice to the construction industry.
Frank regularly gives lectures and holds courses within construction and contract law.
Work Experience
2022 | - | (today) | Partner, Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig AS |
2014 | - | 2022 | Partner, Advokatfirmaet Hjort DA |
2012 | - | 2014 | Senior Lawyer, Advokatfirmaet Hjort DA |
2004 | - | 2012 | Associate, lawyer, senior lawyer, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS |
2003 | - | 2004 | Deputy Judge, Larvik District Court |
2000 | - | 2003 | Senior Executive Offier, the Ministry of Finance, the Tax Law Department |
1999 | - | 2000 | Civilian legal practitioner, Headquarters Defense Command Norway, Legal department |
Education
1994 | - | 1999 | Master of law, University of Tromsø |
2001 | - | 2002 | Graduation in business economy, BI Norwegian Business School |