Arild Frick

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". · Wikborg Rein

NorwayCorporate / M&A, Compliance & Risk

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Partner at Wikborg Rein since 2022, Arild Frick has extensive experience in transactions and compliance advisory for private and public sector clients, with prior roles including Head of Transactions at Schjødt and General Counsel of Aker ASA (2014–2020). Legal 500 describes him as an "awesome M&A and corporate lawyer" with in‑depth operational knowledge.

Practice areas

Corporate / M&ACompliance & RiskESGCapital MarketsOil & Gas

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Norway

Wikborg Rein · 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".

Norway

Expertise

Corporate transactions / M&ACompliance & risk managementESGCapital marketsOil & GasIn‑house / General Counsel experience

Education

Cand.jur., University of Oslo (2005)
McKinsey & Co 'Mini MBA' programme (2009)