Background
Mevatne, Christian was born on November 24, 1944 in Bergen, Norway.
Mevatne, Christian was born on November 24, 1944 in Bergen, Norway.
University of Oslo (Candidate in Jurisprudence, 1972). International Management Institute, Geneva (Master of Business Administration, 1976). Spoken languages: The Scandinavian Languages, English, French and German.
Worked at Advokatfirmaet Stabell District Attorney (Oslo) specializing in General Civil Practice, Corporation, Commercial, Industrial, Financial, Stock Exchange and Securities, Product Liability, Importer and Dealership, Leasing, Licensing and General Tax Law, Governmental Relations, Damages and Collection of Debt, Real Estate, Insurance, Shipping, Broadcasting and Media Law, Patent and Trademark Law. Admitted to the bar, 1975, Norway. Associate Judge, Karmsund, 1973-1974.
Legal Consultant, Oslo Tax Office, 1974-1975.
President, Vesta American Insurance Company, Incorporated., New York, 1984-1987. Legal Counsel, BFP Holding A/South, 1987-1988 and SysScan A/South, 1988-1989.
Partner, Law Firm Martens, Bergen, 1978-1983. Member: Norwegian Bar Association.
The firm was established 1991 through a merger of reputable medium sized law firms with long tradition in different areas of practice.
Member: Norwegian Bar Association.