Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 1
About
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Hjort AS
Hjort assists with dispute resolution and advises on all areas of employment law, including those relating to corporate governance. Over many years, we have gained extensive experience from numerous business sectors and types of operation, and have one of Norway's largest employment law practices.
We can help you handle the various issues that can arise at any stage in the employment relationship, in connection with its establishment, day-to-day HR and operational issues, and its termination. Thanks to our extensive experience of most types of cases, we can offer advice, assist in negotiations and, if necessary, represent you in court.
We advise on matters relating to both individual and collective employment law.
We are retained by both employers and employees, which gives us broad insight and invaluable experience. The practice is organised to provide commercially sound and effective advice to our clients, and operates with a relatively large number of partners in the first line.
Hjort has been helping to resolve employment disputes for many years, and our employment law attorneys have extensive experience of litigating before district courts, courts of appeal and the Supreme Court. This experience of litigation is also of great value in our day-to-day advisory service.
Chambers Review
Hjort boasts an impressive team highly regarded for its experience in employment litigation as well as employee data privacy and individual and collective employment law. It additionally advises on restructurings and employee transfers. The law firm's clients include many blue-chip companies from various sectors, as well as unions and public institutions. The team is also experienced in advising on high-profile whistle-blowing investigations and pensions matters.
Work Highlights
- Hjort assisted Industri Energi with litigation concerning wage claims from approximately 675 employees against around 80 offshore companies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The law firm provides a good service and fast responses."
"Hjort has a strong insight into all relevant aspects of employment law."
"The law firm provides a good service and fast responses."
"Hjort has a strong insight into all relevant aspects of employment law."
Notable Practitioners
Else Bugge Fougner is a widely respected practitioner in the employment arena, with a wealth of experience in contentious and non-contentious labour law matters.
Anne Marie Due is regularly involved in a range of investigations and advisory matters, including whistle-blowing cases, reorganisations, pensions and terminations.
"She is capable in pensions and a good lawyer in employment generally."
"Anne Marie Due is excellent."
Christopher Hansteen is well known for his expertise in collective labour law issues, regularly advising unions, employee organisations and public companies. He has prominent experience assisting with contentious employment issues, including representing clients before the Norwegian Supreme Court.
"Christopher Hansteen always follows up and keeps every deadline."
"Christopher is brilliant in court."
Alex Borch has extensive experience in employment disputes, including termination cases and anti-competitive agreements.
"It is a pleasure to work with Alex Borch. His know-how is outstanding."
Claude Lenth has experience advising companies on HR processes and the employment aspects of organisational changes and redundancies. He also acts on investigations, including whistle-blowing cases.
"Claude Lenth has lots of experience and provides good insight."
Einar Engh is best known for his employment litigation capabilities. His experience covers unlawful strike action and whistle-blowing.
"Einar Engh is solution-oriented."
Jens Kristian Johansen is a well-recognised employment practitioner who assists clients with mandates relating to reorganisations, contracts, downsizing and whistle-blowing matters.
"Jens Kristian Johansen is a very good sparring partner who finds good solutions, delivers on time and is available when needed."
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