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Littler advokatfirma AS

Employment

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Littler Advokatfirma (Littler Norway) is widely recognised as one of Norway’s leading firms in its field. It is also ranked by the international directories Chambers and Legal 500.

As part of Littler, the world’s largest labour and employment law firm, Littler Norway is uniquely positioned to support clients across a global platform. Littler comprises more than 1,800 lawyers in over 100 offices worldwide, providing tailored workplace solutions with a truly local approach—wherever our clients operate.

Littler Norway advises national and international clients on all aspects of employment and pension law, drawing on deep expertise in corporate law, contract law, and private international law to deliver comprehensive and strategic legal solutions.

Littler holds numerous top rankings internationally, including across Europe:

Chambers and Partners: Recognized in Chambers Global Guide, 2016-2026

Financial Times – Innovative Lawyers: Europe Report

  • Commended, Data-Enhanced Knowledge, 2024
  • Highly Commended, Knowledge and Data, 2023
  •  Standout, Strategic Approach to Innovation, 2022

The Lawyer European Awards

  • Highly Commended, European Specialist Law Firm of the Year, 2024
  • Winner, European Specialist Law Firm of the Year, 2022
  • Highly Commended, Global Firm of the Year in Europe, 2020-2022
  • Finalist, Global Firm of the Year in Europe, 2019

Chambers Review

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Employment - Norway

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Littler possesses a broad offering in individual and collective employment matters. The team is knowledgeable in restructurings and downsizing processes as well as terminations and redundancies. Clients benefit from the law firm's litigation and whistle-blowing investigations experience. It represents employers, trade unions and municipalities.
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Work Highlights

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  • Littler assisted Norwegian Air Controllers Association in a dispute brought into the Norwegian Labour Court regarding a collective agreement with employees’ right to salary during temporary disablement and change of working tasks.

Strengths

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  • What sets the department apart is their deep knowledge of all aspects of working life that are affected by labour law, and their proactive and reactive approach to advisory.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • The lawyers at Littler have excellent insight into whistle-blowing procedures and whistle-blowing legislation.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • What truly distinguishes the employment team is their ability to translate complex legal issues into clear and actionable guidance tailored to business realities.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • The firm are able to handle complex cases exceptionally well, drawing on solid knowledge and experience.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Littler has a unique international expertise that is highly valuable for global companies when partnering with legal advisers.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Tore Lerheim
    Tore Lerheim

    Tore Lerheim

    Tore Lerheim has experience representing employers, employees and unions in disputes relating to terminations and dismissals. He has also recently handled several restructurings.

    • Tore Lerheim is an expert with deep knowledge for difficult cases.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Tore is amazing.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Tore distinguishes himself through a combination of strong legal expertise, accessibility and a pragmatic approach to complex matters.

      Employment respondentEurope
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  • Ole Kristian Olsby
    Ole Kristian Olsby

    Ole Kristian Olsby

    Ole Kristian Olsby is active in a variety of employment mandates, including terminations, hirings, contractual work and disputes.
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  • Einar Engh
    Einar Engh

    Einar Engh

    Einar Engh is best known for his employment litigation capabilities. His experience covers unlawful strike action and whistle-blowing.

    • Einar Engh is very experienced and has deep knowledge in the labour law field.

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  • Trond Erik Kvalsnes
    Trond Erik Kvalsnes

    Trond Erik Kvalsnes

    Trond Erik Kvalsnes advises on a broad range of employment law, from whistle-blowing cases to downsizing and data protection.

    • Trond performs with high expertise in his field.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Trond Erik Kvalsnes is an excellent labour law counsellor. He is always service-oriented and provides valuable advice.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Trond is an outstanding labour law expert.

      Employment respondentEurope
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