Christian Backe
Europe Guide 2024
Band 4 : Employment
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About
Provided by Christian Backe
Practice Areas
Christian Backe is partner in Wikborg Rein and primarily assists Norwegian and International clients with legal advice, dispute resolution and litigation in matters concerning employment law and pension. He regularly works on matters such as reorganisations and downsizing, business transfers, hiring and termination of employment, as well as litigation and negotiations. He has also considerable experience with matters relating to whistleblowing and investigations. Backe is frequently used as a lecturer for clients, students and others on various topics within employment law and pension.
Career
Qualified in 2007. Joined Wikborg Rein as partner in 2022. Partner, Arntzen de Besche, 2019-2022. Senior associate and senior lawyer, BAHR, 2013-2019. Deputy Judge, Oslo District Court, 2011-2013. Associate, BAHR, 2007-2011.
Professional Memberships
Norwegian Bar Association
Chambers Review
Europe
Christian Backe handles advisory and contentious mandates, including whistle-blowing investigations, reorganisations and disputes, including those concerning dismissals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Christian Backe is highly skilled and experienced. He is quick on the uptake and has a strong business sense."
"Christian Backe is highly skilled and experienced. He is quick on the uptake and has a strong business sense."