Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
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About
Provided by SANDS
SANDS’ well-regarded employment law team provides authoritative advice to boards of directors, management and HR departments in a broad spectrum of private and public enterprises on all aspects of individual and collective employment law. Our client list includes some of Norway’s largest enterprises, in addition to foreign clients. At the centre of employment law, we find people in transition. SANDS’ presence in all parts of Norway, our professional experience, affiliation with educational institutions and large capacity mean that we always can be a reliable advisor providing close follow-up.
Chambers Review
SANDS offers a comprehensive practice covering contentious and non-contentious employment issues. It regularly advises on restructuring and redundancy processes. The law firm has notable experience in terminations and dismissals, and is also knowledgeable in whistle-blowing investigations and employment disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"SANDS offers quick responses, great service levels and good commercial awareness."
"SANDS demonstrates an incredible depth and knowledge."
"SANDS offers quick responses, great service levels and good commercial awareness."
"SANDS demonstrates an incredible depth and knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Henning Heitmann advises on a wide range of employment matters, including restructurings, redundancies and compliance.
"Henning Heitmann always has the client's perspective in mind and advises based on a broad legal understanding from many complex cases."
Thorkil Aschehoug has particular expertise in contentious matters. He regularly handles terminations, investigations and whistle-blowing cases.
"Thorkil Aschehoug has a great ability to get into the necessary details of a case while also being aware of its totality."
Ranked Lawyers at
SANDS
Norway
Members
Provided by SANDS
Espen Johannessen
John Steffen Gulbrandsen
Maria Elena Kvalen
Head of Department
Thorkil H. Aschehoug
Tor Erik Heggøy
Torkel Tveit