Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 2
About
Provided by BAHR
BAHR’s employment group has a unique composition with the three partners of the group having more than 60 years of experience with all areas of employment law, headed by Norway’s heavyweight and no 1 employment lawyer Tarjei Thorkildsen. Other partners are Margrethe Meder (former Head of Legal of Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO)) and Tor Olav Carlsen (former Head of Legal in Employers Association Spekter). BAHR’s employment law services is full range and includes ongoing advice on contracts and various employment issues (incl. GDPR), handling court cases (individual and collective bargaining disputes) and all employment law issues related to acquisitions, mergers and restructuring. Furthermore, the group assists management and boards in matters related to handling employee representation, employment related sustainability requirements (incl. CSRD), corporate governance, incentive schemes as well as preparing relevant documentation.
Chambers Review
BAHR boasts a full-service offering that leverages the employment and pensions law expertise of key practitioners to assist with labour and HR issues. It acts as counsel to major employment confederations and blue-chip companies and offers considerable expertise in employment litigation, handling pensions, transfer of undertakings and terminations. The law firm also advises on downsizing and restructuring issues, as well as working hours, incentive schemes, collective agreements and industrial action.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BAHR has a magnificent team with very good depth and breadth."
"BAHR has a magnificent team with very good depth and breadth."
Notable Practitioners
Tarjei Thorkildsen offers pre-eminent expertise covering the full gamut of employment and pensions law, as well as frequently representing clients in high-profile disputes.
"He is easy-going, calm and sharp."
"He is very aware of the client's needs and is capable of delivering strong and pinpointed legal assessments in a short period of time, if needed."
Margrethe Meder enters the rankings following impressive recognition for her employment law expertise. She is an experienced lawyer who possesses particular knowledge in redundancies, hirings and working time matters, in addition to employment-related litigation.
"Margrethe Meder is very knowledgeable and very to the point."
Ranked Lawyers at
BAHR
Norway
Members
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