Ole Kristian Olsby

Practice Areas

International Employment Law and labour law.

Career

Ole Kristian Olsby is the Managing Partner at Littler Norway and advises on the full spectrum of employment law. He has experience as a commercial lawyer, handling both contentious and non-contentious employment and HR-related matters.

Olsby has functioned as counsel for a broad range of clients across various industries, including major international companies. He has significant expertise in advising top executives, senior management, and Board members. A key focus of his practice is international employment law and cross-border matters.

He has extensive experience in negotiations and advising employers on reorganisations, mergers, and temporary employment. Known for his strategic approach, he excels in problem-solving and developing innovative business solutions.

With 25 years of experience, Olsby has been ranked in Chambers Europe since 2014 and in The Legal 500 EMEA since 2015.

Professional Memberships

Olsby is a member of the Norwegian Bar Association and the Norwegian Society for Labour Law.

Experience

• Managing Partner, law firm Littler, 2023 - present

• Partner, law firm Homble Olsby, 2007 - 2023

• Lawyer, law firm Wikborg Rein & Co, 2005 – 2007

• Lawyer, law firm Komnæs Braaten Skard DA, 2001 – 2005

• Deputy Judge, Alstahaug District Court, 1999 – 2001

• Serving Lawyer, Norwegian Defence Headquarter, 1998 – 1999

• Deputy lawyer, Lawyer Gjermund Kalsnes, 1998

• Lecturer in legal subjects, Merkantilt Institutt, 1998