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Hjort assists with dispute resolution and advises on all areas of employment law, including those relating to corporate governance. Over many years, we have gained extensive experience from numerous business sectors and types of operation, and have one of Norway's largest employment law practices.
We can help you handle the various issues that can arise at any stage in the employment relationship, in connection with its establishment, day-to-day HR and operational issues, and its termination. Thanks to our extensive experience of most types of cases, we can offer advice, assist in negotiations and, if necessary, represent you in court.
We advise on matters relating to both individual and collective employment law.
We are retained by both employers and employees, which gives us broad insight and invaluable experience. The practice is organised to provide commercially sound and effective advice to our clients, and operates with a relatively large number of partners in the first line.
Hjort has been helping to resolve employment disputes for many years, and our employment law attorneys have extensive experience of litigating before district courts, courts of appeal and the Supreme Court. This experience of litigation is also of great value in our day-to-day advisory service.
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Work Highlights
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Hjort advised Hallgruppen, a Nordic construction group, on employment law matters, including the implementation of new workforce policies in response to EU directives, adapting to remote work compliance and digital onboarding.
Strengths
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Hjort combines deep legal expertise with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach, especially in complex restructuring and employment matters.
Employment respondentEuropeThe lawyers at Hjort have excellent expertise in employment law and trade union law.
Employment respondentEuropeThe team at Hjort are always available, provide quick responses and are easy to talk to.
Employment respondentEuropeWe choose Hjort because of their outstanding reputation and unique expertise in both Norwegian and international labour law.
Employment respondentEuropeHjort is able to present a wide variety of expertise, experience and insights, always at a high level.
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Notable Practitioners
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Else Bugge Fougner
Else Bugge Fougner is a widely respected practitioner in the employment arena, with a wealth of experience in contentious and non-contentious labour law matters. Spotlight 
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Anne Marie Due
Anne Marie Due is regularly involved in a range of investigations and advisory matters, including whistle-blowing cases, reorganisations, pensions and terminations. Anne Marie is the lawyer you want in your corner during complex employment matters.
Employment respondentEuropeAnne Marie is extremely quick and accessible. She remains calm and reflective in all situations.
Employment respondentEuropeAnne Marie Due is brilliant in court.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Christopher Hansteen
Christopher Hansteen is well known for his expertise in collective labour law issues, regularly advising unions, employee organisations and public companies. He has prominent experience assisting with contentious employment issues, including representing clients before the Norwegian Supreme Court. Christopher Hansteen is a very strong litigator.
Employment respondentEuropeChristopher has a solution-oriented mindset and deep knowledge of the employment field.
Employment respondentEuropeChristopher Hansteen's response time is fast, and he has great commercial awareness.
Employment respondentEuropeChristopher is very skilled and easy to communicate with.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Alex Borch
Alex Borch has extensive experience in employment disputes, including termination cases and anti-competitive agreements. Alex Borch is an efficient and competent adviser.
Employment respondentEuropeAlex is highly responsive and client service-driven.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Claude Lenth
Claude Lenth has experience advising companies on HR processes and the employment aspects of organisational changes and redundancies. He also acts on investigations, including whistle-blowing cases. Claude is very knowledgeable, professional and service-oriented.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Jens Kristian Johansen
Jens Kristian Johansen is a well-recognised employment practitioner who assists clients with mandates relating to reorganisations, contracts, downsizing and whistle-blowing matters. Jens is service-minded and a good adviser.
Employment respondentEuropeJens Kristian Johansen is a flexible and very skilled partner.
Employment respondentEuropeJens is a great partner. He is experienced and efficient.
Employment respondentEuropeJens Kristian Johansen distinguishes himself by providing services and legal counsel of the highest standard, combined with sharp insights.
Employment respondentEuropeHis approach to employment law combines strategic insight with procedural maturity.
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Ranked Individuals at Advokatfirmaet Hjort AS (7)
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Else Bugge Fougner
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Claude Lenth
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Alex Borch
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Anne Marie Due
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Christopher Hansteen
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