‘The practice is unique due to the knowledge, speed, and strength. The most important thing for us as customers is speed. When we send a request for help, and know that we will get a response quickly. It is for sure a strong team around the partner, and the delivery is spotless. We are grateful to be treated the way we do.’

‘The direct contact for us is the partner of the team. That is probably also one aspect that drives our projects and questions forward in a quick succession. Hege Grønberg Abrahamsen, as our main contact person, is doing a very good job in supporting us with our questions. We are grateful to work with such a competent person.’

‘Good reputation and many specialists in various fields.’

‘What sets this team apart is their ability to combine deep legal expertise with empathy and sound judgment. We sought their support during a sensitive HR matter, and their approach was both reassuring and highly effective. They understood the nuances of the situation immediately and guided us through it with clarity, discretion, and care.’

‘What stood out most in working with Margrethe Meder was her calm, thoughtful, and highly supportive approach. From the outset, she demonstrated a clear understanding of the complexity of the situation — not just from a legal perspective, but also in terms of the people and emotions involved. That ability to balance legal precision with empathy is rare and incredibly valuable, particularly in sensitive employment matters.’

‘BAHR’s employment team combines strong legal expertise with very practical advice. They understand the business context and give solutions that work in practice. We particularly value their ability to handle both complex strategic issues and day-to-day employment questions with the same level of care.’

‘Highly competent and professional team. Their ability to produce high quality deliveries within short deadlines are outmatching competitors. They also have a unique combination of professional and personalities – making cooperation feel like a partnership more than a transaction or delivery.’

‘I have worked with Gaute Krokann for a decade now. His competency and level of professionalism are personal attributes I highly appreciate.’

‘Haavind’s employment law team combines deep legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-focused approach. The practice is particularly strong in organisational changes, restructurings, downsizings, trade union negotiations, and adjustments to pension and compensation schemes.’

‘The law firm Hjort is exceptionally professional and delivers high-quality legal work. Their expertise in both individual and collective labour law is of a very high standard. The firm is approachable, solution-oriented, and provides very prompt service.’

‘The advice and assistance we receive from Claude A. Lenth and his team are always excellent. He is solution-oriented, and I consistently experience a swift response and pleasant dialogue.’

‘What makes Hjort unique is their combination of deep subject-matter expertise, professional credibility, and strategic presence.’

‘This team is exceptional! They immediately find the right expertise for the right problem. At the same time, they have an exceptional ability to create connections. They have outstanding people skills, both to clients and counterparties.’

‘Trine Lise Fromreide is a star! She has a great impact on the team’s deliveries. As a lawyer, she gives her all. In particular, she is very strong at finding legal solutions to demanding conflict situations and resolving conflicts.’

‘I work with Lill Egeland, she is always very positive, responsive, creative, and straight on the case and can understand our business.’

‘I am very pleased with the team and their execution. The practice stands out for its combination of strong legal expertise, commercial understanding, and pragmatic advice. They are highly responsive, efficient, and solution-oriented, always focused on achieving the best outcome for the client.’

‘Partner Anders Sundal stands out for his speed, efficiency, and accessibility. He is available, provides clear and pragmatic solutions, and has helped our company save considerable time and resources. His combination of commercial understanding and practical problem-solving makes him a trusted advisor.’

‘I would like to highlight the outstanding performance of Håkon Berge. He has been an invaluable support and trusted legal advisor to us, earning a high level of respect across our organisation. Having worked with Håkon now for several years, he has delivered high-quality services to us continuously.’

‘Ida Grøstad has been a valuable advisor and sparring partner in several cases. She has a unique combination of being down-to-earth and friendly. She is very customer-oriented, available, and truly understands our business and issues at hand.’

The CMS Kluge employment law team is an extension of our in-house legal team, having spent hours working with us to understand our business. This investment of time makes them so much better able to advise our company on complex Norwegian law employment matters. We value their expertise and their practical approach to issue resolution.’

‘Nina Sandnes has a unique ability to respond quickly and precisely to complex employment law matters. She follows up with us, is always friendly and approachable, and provides assistance at short notice. She is a key resource for us; we have always been very satisfied with her contributions and will continue to rely on her assistance in the future.’

‘The team at Føyen has proven to be highly competent, responsive, and a genuinely pleasant group to work with. They strike an excellent balance between respect for the individual and organisational needs, always in a professional and solution-oriented manner.’

‘The team stands out for its exceptional legal expertise combined with a strong commercial mindset. Clients benefit from advice that is not only technically precise but also pragmatic and tailored to their business needs. What differentiates this practice from other firms is the collaborative culture – clients consistently experience seamless access to the firm’s full range of expertise rather than siloed advice.’ 

‘After 30 years as a senior executive, Ole André Oftebro is the best employment law solicitor I have ever worked with. He is exceptionally knowledgeable and provides sound professional advice. Moreover, he takes our culture and uniqueness into account, tailoring his recommendations to fit our context.’

‘What makes this practice unique is the combination of deep expertise and a very practical, client-focused approach. From my experience, the team doesn’t just provide technically sound legal advice—they make sure it’s tailored to our business needs and commercially workable.’

‘The team stands out for their mix of expertise, responsiveness, and genuine commitment to client service. Martin Jetlund always provide clear, strategic guidance, bringing exceptional attention to detail. They always deliver practical, commercial advice that consistently sets Schjødt apart from competitors.’

‘The team is very strong and has a strong legal expertise, with the ability to see practical solutions in different businesses and also give good general recommendations in problem-solving. Prompt response. Strong expertise in the employment law field.’

‘Hans Jørgen Bender is a stand-out street smart, efficient, competent and likable guy, always providing hands-on and relevant advice, even in the most complicated matters. He never makes more out of a case than what is needed, and I know I can always trust his support. ’

‘I truly appreciated working with the team because they demonstrated a high level of professionalism and competence. They were collaborative, efficient, sharp, and highly skilled, while also being very communicative and responsive. Their combination of expertise and teamwork made the collaboration both smooth and effective.’

‘I worked closely with Ragnhild Nakling, who proved to be a true problem-solver. Ragnhild inspired confidence, was sharp, quick, and highly effective. At the negotiation table, she was phenomenal. I always felt secure working with her, and she consistently provided constructive advice.’

‘The team is known for its practical, hands-on approach, and strong commercial understanding. The team assists clients on both complex strategic issues and day-to-day employment law matters, ensuring advice that is not only legally sound but also operationally effective.’

‘The individuals in Wiersholm’s employment team distinguish themselves through their ability to provide precise, business-oriented advice tailored to our company’s operations and strategic direction.’

‘They combine deep legal knowledge with a genuine understanding of our industry and organisation, enabling them to deliver solutions that are both compliant and commercially sound.’

‘We use them for all our employment practice. We have also driven some bigger and longer processes and could not get better help. Most important is that someone can always help us or put us in touch with the right person.’

‘There is a good leverage of advice, so the rest of the system and the court can trust our processes. We always have good cases and very good arguments, which have led to only positive cases so far.’

‘The team consists of individuals who complement each other and communicate in a clear and easily understandable manner, even when addressing complex legal matters.’

‘Lirim Lokaj and Gro Forsdal Helvik have, in my opinion, been the make-or-break for this project. Our dialogue has been frequent and encompassed not only the work required but discussions about what personal qualifications will make each local team successful.’

‘Deloitte has been highly professional, supporting us through a complex global reorganisation with strong expertise and pragmatic advice. Their team stands out for its international perspective, collaborative approach, and ability to balance strategic insight with practical execution.’

‘Gro Forsdal Helvik, our main contact, truly stands out. She combines empathy with professionalism and has an exceptional ability to balance difficult situations and conversations. Her approach makes collaboration both effective and enjoyable, and I have greatly valued working with her.’

‘Always linking labour law to business rationale.’

‘Advising on how to relate to leaders who lack experience in complying with the labour law.’

‘The relationship with the team, great discussions, professional advice, and outstanding business understanding.’

‘Merete Furesund is outstanding in her way of understanding the clients need for advice and she follow up in a sufficient manner and is available for discussion.’

‘Trond Erik Solheim: experienced lawyer with very strong legal skills. Masters a wide range of legal fields. Especially skilled in employment and pension law. At the same time, a constructive approach and contributes to settling matters amicably.’

‘We have had the pleasure of working with Runar Homble as our legal counsel for many years. He is quick to respond when we need assistance, has a deep understanding of our industry, and consistently provides advice we trust completely.’

‘Littler Norway have extensive professional expertise and are able to balance strategic topics with operational execution.’

‘Tore Lerheim has a very pleasant personality. He gives good recommendations based on both human and business perspectives.’

‘I have mainly worked with partner Nina Thjømøe in Littler. Nina knows our company well and has a clear advantage of having been an in-house lawyer as well in her career.’

‘SANDS provided outstanding support by being available.’

‘In numerous matters, they have repeatedly demonstrated exceptional business acumen, substantial legal expertise, and highly developed negotiation skills. The strategic advice and guidance they provide, when implemented, consistently secure the most favorable outcomes for our organisation. Their ability to integrate a deep understanding of commercial objectives with rigorous legal analysis ensures that every recommendation is both practical and legally sound, making them an invaluable partner in complex transactions and negotiations.’

‘Henning Heitmann is an exceptionally skilled and business-oriented advisor with the highest level of integrity. He consistently demonstrates strong strategic acumen, quickly grasping complex issues and organisational structures, and providing clear, actionable advice that directly supports our business goals.’

‘Good professionals, a wide range of disciplines that allow a broad assessment of the matters raised.’

‘We have a direct contact with lawyer Kristine Slotnæs, our reference for employment matters. She is a very good professional, always providing the best solution for the matters raised, but also considering all the possible alternative options. Gets support from other colleagues to prepare overall assessments.’

‘Brækhus always offer a balanced view of opinion and legal stances to help non-legal customers understand and formulate a strategy. Customers feel comforted that they are in safe hands as they are guided through often complex issues. They also have extensive and privileged knowledge, where they can refer to previous similar cases or are familiar with those in the public domain.’

‘Strengths in finding solutions that progress the various processes in a professional and efficient way.’

‘Most important; availability and service! Ready to give us good advices whenever needed and on time. High competence in the team. Solution-oriented and, of course, the team understands our industry and our customers’ needs .’

‘Our lawyer, Anette Mellbye, delivers top-class customer service and always finds a good solution to every challenge we face. So far, we’ve been 100% satisfied with the outcome of every case she has assisted us with.’

‘It’s a mix of strong competence and skillset from the lawyer we have had as our partner and the business orientation of the team that has made us choose to repeatedly work with Helmr AS on different cases related to our Norwegian business.’

‘We have worked with Hakon Andreasson in all of the cases, and he is very knowledgeable in the area and also very keen on doing what is best for our business. Which is a combination we like.’

‘We find the team very responsive, knowledgeable, and really puts the client’s needs first. ’

‘Mari Verling is our main point of contact, and we highly recommend her. She combines deep legal knowledge with clear, efficient communication, and consistently provides thorough and timely feedback. Mari is always friendly, positive, and approachable, and has quickly established herself as our go-to legal advisor in Norway.’

‘What stands out to me about the team is their deep expertise, responsiveness, and truly collaborative mindset. They take the time to understand our needs and deliver practical, business-focused advice.’

‘I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Jan-Erik Sverre, and he stands out as a highly trusted and strategic advisor. What sets him apart is his rare combination of deep legal expertise, commercial insight, and a calm, solution-oriented approach—even in complex or high-pressure situations.’

‘The teams has a very high standard on their delivery to us as a customer. The team has competence in all the areas needed by us. They use their these competences to give us advices within the space of opportunities, and at the same time give clear advices which is based on case law. Some lawyers are to afraid to give clear advices, but that is not the case with thgis team. ’

‘Ingrid Fladberg Brucker has from the first moment appeared dedicated, with a high level of professionalism and competence. She has been very willing to get to know the special characteristics of our company, and give advices where this is taken into account. The lawyer appears to be someone who can be trusted in all collaborations with her.’

‘What makes PwC’s team unique is the combination of high professional competence, accessibility, and a solution-oriented approach.’

‘Ræder Bings’ employment team is rock solid. They give clear, practical advice and are available.’

‘Alf Kåre Knudsen has enormous experience and is someone you can really trust in any situation, even the most difficult ones. He has a calm and confident style and knows labour law inside and out.’

‘The practice distinguishes itself through its expertise and commitment to client care. Potential clients will naturally want to understand the team’s areas of specialisation and what sets them apart from other firms. Ultimately, the key question is why prospective clients should choose this practice in particular.’