Arntzen de Besche‘s ‘highly competent and responsive‘ team advises on all employment law matters, with particular expertise in pensions, whistleblowing claims, and compliance and privacy issues, and mandates in the aviation, media, and oil and gas sectors. Practice head Frode Martin Toftevåg is a highly experienced litigator and an expert in collective labour law and transfers of undertakings. The group also includes Håvard Sandnes, who is sought after for pension advice; and Knut-Marius Sture, who is a specialist in employment and union negotiations with a focus on restructurings and downsizings. Other skilled practitioners are Agathe Løwenborg, who has sector-specific knowledge in aviation and oil and gas industries; Mira Tengesdal Torstenbø, who heads up the Stavanger office and advises on both individual and collective employment law; and Sven Bjørk, who was recently promoted to partner.

BAHR fields a broad and competent employer-focused practice, and provides an ‘outstanding professional standard‘ on pensions issues and matters relating to the financial sector. The practice is headed up by the ‘exceptional‘ Tarjei Thorkildsen, who is sought after for his expertise on pensions and cross-border employment issues, regularly acting for international blue-chip companies; while deputy head Tor Olav Carlsen, who was recently promoted to partner, acts for a diverse group of employers and senior executives. The team also includes Margrethe Meder, who has particular experience in issues relating to hiring, working time, redundancies and lay-offs; Peter Hammerich, who is a pensions expert; and Børre Sofus Arnet, who works closely with private equity clients.

Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS has expertise in all areas of employment law encompassing pensions matters, restructurings, data protection work and collective employment law; the ‘highly competent‘ team is also skilled in litigation and dispute resolution. Practice head Gaute Krokann is an experienced lead on investigations, whistleblowing cases and restructurings, while Lars Kokkvold specialises in business-critical matters, and is often involved in cross-border employment issues such as transfers of undertakings, investigations and reorganisations. Other notable practitioners are Pål Kvernaas, who is renowned for both his strategic advisory work and dispute resolution expertise; and Sten Foyn, who specialises in redundancies, whistleblowing claims and restructurings. Kari Sigurdsen is also recommended for her litigation and investigations skills, specifically in determination of employment, resignation, temporary employment and whistleblowing issues.

Advokatfirmaet Hjort is singled out as ‘a quality firm‘, representing clients from a broad range of sectors on pensions issues, collective agreements, reorganisations and whistleblowing claims, among others. Practice head Jens Kristian Johansen is an experienced litigator and generally assists with commercial matters with a focus on collective and individual employment law. The group also includes Anne Marie Due, who is a pension law specialist and an expert in investigations relating to whistleblowing cases; fellow litigator Einar Engh, and tariff expert Christopher Hansteen, who is highly experienced in employment investigations. Alex Borch, who represents both employers and employees in severance negotiations and dispute resolution, and personal data law and GDPR expert Claude Lenth are also key contacts.

Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS fields a broad employment practice with particular strength in litigation, investigations and large transfers of business transactions, particularly in the oil and energy sectors. The ‘very skilled’ team possesses in-depth knowledge of compensation and benefits issues, pensions, strikes and collective agreements. Practice head Stein Kimsås-Otterbech is an experienced litigator and is renowned for his advice involving changes in senior management and transfers of undertakings. The group also includes Tron Dalheim, who is a skillful litigator in the oil, energy and aviation sectors; Håkon Berge, an expert in dispute resolution and litigation; and Anders Sundsdal, who focuses on litigation, redundancy processes and transactions. Trine Vabø is also recommended for her ‘excellent legal opinions’ in all areas of employment law, especially within the energy and renewables sectors.

The employment team at Wiersholm is sought after for advice on complex employment matters such as extensive reorganisations and workforce reductions, whistleblowing cases and litigation; the team is also competent in negotiating and settling individual employment disputes at management level. ‘Very knowledgeable’ practice head Christel Søreide is an experienced litigator, with expertise in complex personnel and whistleblowing cases, staff reductions, independent contractor agreements and discrimination issues, while fellow litigator Jan Fougner is also an expert in conflict and crisis management. The group also includes Eli Aasheim, who assists Norwegian and international enterprises with employment related issues; and Ellen Røyneberg, who specialises in borderline issues between employment and privacy law. Julie Piil Lorentzen and Helena Karoline Lie Norum are also key contacts.

CMS Kluge has a broad and ‘highly competent‘ employment practice, which advises across a range of industries, including the oil and gas, shipping, technology, and construction sectors. The team regularly advises on matters relating to litigation, compliance issues, transactional work and whistleblowing matters. Practice head Anders Stenbrenden is a trusted litigator and whistleblowing specialist. The team also includes Marco Lilli, an experienced labour law litigator and consultant; and Johan Krabbe-Knudsen, who is sought after for his expertise in company restructurings and cross-border employee transfers. Nils Kristian Lie, who represents employers in both regulatory and contentious matters, and Nina Sandnes, who advises on terminations and downsizings, are also key contacts.

Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS has a full-service employment practice covering the complete range of employment, benefits and pension matters. The team possesses strong knowledge pf the energy, biotech, IT and transportation sectors, with particular expertise advising on large and complex HR processes. Practice head Iselin Nybø, who joined the team in February 2023, has special knowledge of labour legislation. The ‘highly knowledgeable‘ team also includes Martin Jetlund, who has particular experience with transfer of undertaking issues; Magnus Lütken, who specialises in restructurings and workforce reductions; and Ingrid Cathrine Nielsen, who joined the team in May 2023, adding experience in executive contracts and executive incentive schemes. Other notable practitioners include pension practitioner Marie Hagberg and Andrea Rakvaag, who focuses on day-to-day advice.

The ‘highly skilled and service-minded‘ employment practice at Selmer advises on issues relating to pensions, investigations and whistleblowing claims across a wide range of sectors, including the IT, oil and gas, hydropower and construction industries. The practice is co-headed by Hans Jørgen Bender, who is a specialist in non-compete and non-solicit issues and whistleblowing matters, and Fredrik Punsvik, who advises clients on termination processes, workplace disputes and employment issues relating to M&A. The group also includes pension specialist André Istad Johansen, and Are Fagerhaug, who is an expert in transfer of undertakings and downsizings. Anja Lange, who is an expert in matters at the nexus of data compliance and employment, and whistleblowing specialist Eldrid Huseby Gammelsrud are also key contacts. Ragnhild Nakling and Siri Falch-Olsen both joined the practice in early 2024 from Ræder Bing.

The employment team at Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig advises on the full spectrum of employment-related issues, and has particular expertise in the telecoms, technology, oil and gas, and shipping sectors. Group head Lill Egeland is praised as ‘a star‘ and works extensively with global companies in Norway, and also serves as legal adviser for HR departments. The practice also includes Thomas Talén, who leads the transactional employment service team; and Nicolay Skarning, who is a new addition to the team and adds expertise in dismissals, whistleblowing claims and collective wage agreements. Trine Lise Fromreide, who advises both public and private clients on framework agreements and project work, is also a recommended practitioner.

Wikborg Rein has a ‘highly competent‘ employment team, which advises on all disciplines within employment law in both the public and private sectors; areas of expertise include collective labour law, pensions issues and GDPR-related mandates. Practice head Christian Backe is an experienced litigator who focuses on a wide range of matters relating to employment and pension law. The team also includes Jan L. Backer, who has particular experience with cases regarding the termination of executives; and Kjersti Borgen, who is highly knowledgeable in collective employment law. Other notable practitioners include litigator Fredrik Gisholt, who focuses on downsizings and individual termination cases; Karoline Moen Brunstad, who advises on reorganisations, downsizings and personnel cases; and new addition to the team, Ine Osland.

Deloitte Advokatfirma AS has a broad and ‘very competent‘ employment practice, with particular expertise in international employment work, privacy issues and whistleblowing matters. The practice is co-headed by cross-border remote work expert Gro Forsdal Helvik, who also advises on whistleblowing issues and pensions, and Bjørn Ofstad, who leads the firm’s whistleblowing services and is a privacy law specialist. The group also includes Henriette Cecilie Breilid and Miriam Ward Ådlandsvik, who both advise on a wide range of employment issues with a special focus on individual and collective law, and increasingly handle whistleblowing claims.

DLA Piper advises on a wide range of employment related matters, with particular expertise in reorganisations, discrimination law and collective employment issues. Practice head Per Benonisen is highly experienced in both individual and collective employment law, and has in-depth knowledge of complex reorganisations and redundancies. The team also includes Rajvinder Singh Bains, who advises on all employment-related issues including investigations and whistleblowing claims; and Kaja Kaarby, who assists clients with both collective and individual employment law issues, and also provides day-to-day advice on a wide range of employment matters.

Advokatfirmaet Føyen AS fields a broad employment practice that is ‘well coordinated, cross disciplinary, and highly efficient’, with particular expertise in the public, IT and culture and heritage sectors. The practice is led by Marianne Klausen, who frequently advises on reorganisations and workforce reductions. Ole André Oftebro is a recent hire from CMS Kluge and a ‘great strategist‘ with extensive experience in all kinds of employment-related issues. The group also includes litigator Lars Skotvedt and Preben Haugmoen Mo, who has extensive experience in restructuring and downsizing mandates. Ragnhild Louisa Loen Rafto is also a key contact.

Littler advokatfirma AS is a boutique employment firm, which provides ‘excellent legal advice‘ on a broad range of issues. Practice head Ole Kristian Olsby often advises on international employment law and cross-border matters, and has significant experience in negotiations, reorganisations and mergers. The team also includes experienced litigator Tore Lerheim, who frequently represents employers, employees and trade unions in the public and private sector, and Merete Furesund, who focuses on pension law. Other notable practitioners include Trond Erik Kvalsnes, who focuses on individual and collective employment law and GDPR mandates; and Mari Vindedal, who has particular experience in court proceedings. As of May 2023, Runar Homble and Trond Erik Solheim left the firm to set up Homble Solheim advokatfirma AS.

Homble Solheim advokatfirma AS is a newly established boutique firm that has ‘unique knowledge and experience’ in employment law, advising employers and employees on pensions, dispute resolution and corporate governance matters. The firm was established in 2023 by practice head Runar Homble, who advises on the entire range of employment-related matters; Trond Erik Solheim, whose practice focuses on employment and pension work, contracts and litigation; and Anders Reiremo. All three practitioners were previously at Littler advokatfirma AS.

The employment team as Kvale Advokatfirma DA is ‘very strong‘ and advises on a wide range of employment-related issues, including investigations, HR mandates and downsizings. Team head Jan-Erik Sverre is an expert in employment law, discrimination claims and civil procedure. The group also includes Monica Gjerde Sperre, who is especially sought after for her expertise in seafarer-related employment matters; and Mari Verling, who advises on both collective and individual employment law. Other recommended practitioners include Pernille Brusdal and Anette Plassen.

Ræder Bing provides ‘great expertise‘ on all aspects of employment law. Notable practitioners are Julie Dahl Sagmo, who particularly leads on employment law and GDPR projects; and Annette Reinsberg Vernan and Nina Wilborn, who both advise on a wide range of employment matters. Former practice co-heads Siri Falch-Olsen and Ragnhild Nakling departed to Selmer in early 2024.

SANDS has a ‘very competent‘ employment practice with particular expertise in corporate change projects, such as restructurings and redundancies, as well as disputes and investigations. The practice is co-headed by Maria Elena Kvalen, who is a maritime sector expert who advises on a broad range of employment related issues; and employment specialist Henning Heitmann, who has ‘profound knowledge and expertise‘ in his field. The group also includes Eirik Edvardsen, who is experienced in employment disputes, restructurings and downsizing processes; and labour law expert Espen Johannessen. Malin Stenseth is also a recommended practitioner.

The employment team at Brækhus Advokatfirma DA assists with a wide range of employment-related matters and is ‘excellent in litigation and disputes‘. Practice head Kristine Slotnæs advises both employers and employees on mandates spanning personnel issues, restructurings, downsizings and disputes. The group also includes Torbjørn Stokke, who has extensive knowledge of the legal areas relating to cross-border mobility for companies and individuals, and Ida Brabrand, who assists with whistleblowing matters and cases involving media law.

The team at Bull & Co Advokatfirma AS combines a ‘strong‘ employment practice with sector-specialist expertise in the technology, life sciences and healthcare industries. The practice is led by Anette Mellbye, who advises on both domestic and cross-border employment law issues. The team also includes Kåre Bjørlo, who frequently advises on downsizings, restructurings and pensions; and Jørgen Burdal, who is praised as an ‘extremely flexible and very helpful‘ practitioner and is a specialist in individual employment protection matters. Kjersti Borgen joined the group from Wikborg Rein in August 2023.

Advokatfirmaet Helmr AS is a boutique employment firm with ‘excellent expertise‘ and specialisms in privacy law, pensions and collective labour law. The practice is headed up by employment specialist Thor-Arne Wullum. The group also includes competent negotiator Kari Bergeius Andersen, and Terje Gerhard Andersen. Benedicte Hille is a ‘superstar‘ and specialises in the oil and car industry, while Mari Kimsås-Otterbech assists clients in both the public and private sectors. Marie S. Halstensen and Helene Larsen Brustad are also key contacts.

Advokatfirmaet PricewaterhouseCoopers AS offers clients support on all aspects of employment law, including handling whistleblowing investigations, restructurings and downsizing matters. Practice head Ingrid Fladberg Brucker has extensive experience across the full range of employment matters. The group also includes Gunnar Holm Ringen, who heads up the investigation and compliance team; and Stian Hasli Hansen, who is experienced in matters relating to employees’ salaries and working conditions. Eli Beck Nilsen, who specialises in employment law relating to M&A and restructurings, and Linn Terese Nyham Engvik, who advises both private and public employers, are also key contacts.