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SANDS

Employment

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About

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SANDS’ well-regarded employment law team provides authoritative advice to boards of directors, management and HR departments in a broad spectrum of private and public enterprises on all aspects of individual and collective employment law. Our client list includes some of Norway’s largest enterprises, in addition to foreign clients. At the centre of employment law, we find people in transition. SANDS’ presence in all parts of Norway, our professional experience, affiliation with educational institutions and large capacity mean that we always can be a reliable advisor providing close follow-up.


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Employment - Norway

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

SANDS offers a comprehensive practice covering contentious and non-contentious employment issues. It regularly advises on restructuring and redundancy processes. The law firm has notable experience in terminations and dismissals and is also knowledgeable in whistle-blowing investigations and employment disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • SANDS acted as project manager for a Norwegian shipyard based in Molde, Bolsønes Verft, in a downsizing process triggered by the closure of significant parts of its operations.

Strengths

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  • SANDS combines legal excellence with a human touch, and that makes them a trusted partner.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • They understand our needs very well and work efficiently and purposefully for us.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • Their responsiveness is what truly sets them apart.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Henning Heitmann
    Band 3Henning Heitmann

    Henning Heitmann

    Henning Heitmann advises on a wide range of employment matters, including restructurings, redundancies and compliance.
    • He has great expertise and can respond quickly to difficult issues.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Henning provides high-quality legal advice combined with practicality and efficiency.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • What distinguishes Henning is his responsiveness and genuine commitment to helping us resolve a challenging matter.

      Employment respondentEurope
  • Band 4Thorkil Aschehoug
    Band 4Thorkil Aschehoug

    Thorkil Aschehoug

    Thorkil Aschehoug has particular expertise in contentious matters. He regularly handles terminations, investigations and whistle-blowing cases.

    • Thorkil is my go-to lawyer for employment matters.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Thorkil demonstrates an exceptional level of service.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Thorkil Aschehoug is an outstanding employment lawyer.

      Employment respondentEurope

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