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Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS

Employment: Pensions

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Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS

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Our team of highly rated employment lawyers represents one of the largest teams in Norway, covering all areas of collective and individual employment law, including both advisory work and dispute resolution.

Skill and legal competence is a core value and we are active members of several Norwegian and international employment law and pension associations.

Our cross-functional team assist a number of Norway’s largest employers in both the public and private sectors as well as overseas companies, and we have long experience with management support and advice to HR. This broad experience and extensive knowledge base give our customers access to “best practice” and updated insight.

Special industry knowledge and extra resources are available through close collaboration with experts affiliated with the firm’s other areas of expertise. The objective is to achieve a better understanding of the customer’s interests in all areas.

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What the Team is Known For

Haavind is a full-service law firm that covers all aspects of collective and individual employment law. It is well versed in reorganisation, outsourcing, M&A and downsizing projects, as well as in litigation and arbitration in connection with dismissals and collective agreements. The law firm also advises on wrongful dismissals, pensions matters, whistle-blowing and sexual harassment cases and is well regarded for its work with employee data protection and pension issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Haavind assisted the Norwegian Ministry of Defence and the Norwegian Attorney General in a court case regarding a claim of compensation from a previous employee.

Strengths

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  • The team at Haavind are particularly skilled in labour law and negotiations.

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  • The lawyers at Haavind understand our need for practical solutions and clear direction towards results, so our focus can remain on business operations.

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  • Haavind offers top-tier legal expertise delivered with commercial pragmatism, which sets them apart in the Norwegian market.

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  • What sets the firm apart is their excellent team, communication skills and availability.

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  • Haavind stands out for its extensive experience in employment law, combined with the ability to provide strategic and commercially sound advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Pål Kvernaas
    Pål Kvernaas

    Pål Kvernaas

    Pål Kvernaas is highly regarded for his contentious and advisory employment expertise and is particularly notable for his work regarding transactions and reorganisations. He also offers experience assisting with pensions issues.

    • Pål is a top lawyer.

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    • Pål Kvernaas stands out for a combination of deep employment law expertise, sound judgement and a pragmatic approach.

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    • He is a valuable lawyer in personnel conflict matters.

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    • Pal is distinguished by his high level of service, length of experience and thoughtful assessments.

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  • Sten Foyn
    Sten Foyn

    Sten Foyn

    Sten Foyn handles contentious employment law proceedings, with experience in disputes pertaining to redundancies and dismissals. He also assists clients with non-contentious employment mandates including whistle-blower issues and compliance investigations.

    • Sten Foyn is especially skilled in negotiations and agreements.

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    • Sten is an impressive legal mind and a great adviser in complex and difficult matters.

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    • Sten's excellent people skills make him a trusted partner.

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    • Sten is very dedicated and takes very good care of his customers.

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    • He is top level.

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  • Lars Kokkvold
    Lars Kokkvold

    Lars Kokkvold

    Lars Kokkvold enjoys a broad employment practice, assisting with contentious and advisory mandates. He is particularly experienced in the labour law aspects of reorganisations and restructurings, providing advice on downsizing, pensions and temporary lay-offs.

    • He is easy to work with, experienced and smart.

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    • Lars addresses our requests quickly and is always ready to appoint the right internal resources at Haavind.

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    • Lars Kokkvold stands out for his legal advice, ability to follow up on processes and excellent service level.

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    • Lars is readily available, effective and understanding of our business and business needs.

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  • Gaute Krokann
    Gaute Krokann

    Gaute Krokann

    Gaute Krokann heads the practice and advises clients on terminations, reorganisations and downsizing. He also has experience in whistle-blowing investigations.

    • Gaute is one of the best lawyers I have worked with.

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    • Gaute is very solution-oriented and spends time understanding the issue and the solution we need.

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    • Gaute Krokann is very service-minded and always really quick in responding.

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