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Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

Employment

Europe Guide 2026 : Norway


Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

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About

Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

Our lawyers, with expertise in employment and pensions, provide legal advice to Norwegian and international corporations and public entities. We advise on all aspects of labour issues and have specialists with broad experience in employment dispute resolution.

Our employment practice is regularly recommended in international and national ratings, and the lawyers experience from public service, trade unions and in-house HR work. The group has members in Oslo, Stavanger, Bergen and Ålesund and can provide immediate local assistance when needed.

Our services include:

  • Preparation of service agreements and related documents
  • Transfer of Undertakings, mergers, acquisitions
  • Bonus schemes, option arrangements and other incentive programmes
  • Lock-in clauses, confidentiality issues and non-compete matters
  • Working environment issues
  • Data privacy
  • Termination of employment agreements and subsequent negotiations
  • Employee disputes
  • Labour union issues
  • Pension schemes
  • Employee handbooks

Chambers Review

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Employment - Norway

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Schjødt provides high-quality advice on TUPE and trade union negotiations. The law firm is additionally experienced in restructuring and workforce reduction projects, including temporary lay-offs, and is also active in whistle-blowing investigations. Lawyers in the team further act for clients on contentious employment issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Schjødt advised Esso Norge, the Norwegian affiliate of Exxon Mobil, on a claim from a former employee regarding the regulation of pension contributions.

Strengths

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  • Schjødt stands out for its combination of legal precision, strategic thinking and commercial understanding.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • The team have a very practical approach and are great to work with.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • The lawyer's attention to detail, strategic thinking and ability to provide clear, actionable advice set them apart.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • The department has experienced partners and employees with excellent knowledge and short response times.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • Schjødt is able to manage situations with the highest attention and urgency, and with continuous strategic focus.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Martin Jetlund
    Band 2Martin Jetlund

    Martin Jetlund

    Martin Jetlund is known for his expertise in transaction-related mandates and TUPE issues. He is also knowledgeable in matters relating to reorganisations, downsizing and whistle-blowing cases.
    • Martin has very good expertise in the whole field of labour law and is very service-minded.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Martin stands out for his deep legal expertise, responsiveness and practical, commercially minded advice.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • What impressed me most was Martin's ability to immediately grasp complex situations and navigate them strategically.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Martin Jetlund is one of the best lawyers I have met.

      Employment respondentEurope
  • Band 4Magnus Lütken
    Band 4Magnus Lütken

    Magnus Lütken

    Magnus Lütken primarily focuses on employment issues stemming from restructurings, workforce reductions and whistle-blowing cases.
    • He is excellent.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Magnus is very skilled and provides a high level of service.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • He is very responsive.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Magnus Lütken has great experience and great commercial understanding.

      Employment respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Advokatfirmaet Schjødt (2)

Norway

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