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Selmer

Employment

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Selmer provide comprehensive advice and representation in all areas of employment and pension law. We have extensive experience assisting clients in both private and public sector, and customize our advice to meet the needs and requirements of our client's business.

We have assisted in several of the largest corporate transactions in Norway where the handling of the company's employees has been crucial to further success. We are also renowned for our ability to tailor solutions to ensure effective reorganisation processes. We can take full responsibility for conducting entire processes for the client, or we can assist in the background to provide quality assurance if desired.

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Employment - Norway

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Selmer has a well-reputed team with in-depth knowledge in individual and collective employment law. It is active in transactional and TUPE mandates and additionally acts on restructuring and downsizing processes, including redundancies. The law firm also assists employers with a range of investigations from dismissals to workplace environment issues, as well as advising on pensions and incentive schemes.
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Work Highlights

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  • Selmer assisted Avida Finans Group in the transfer of undertaking from a part of Santander's business in Norway. The firm advised on transfer of undertaking matters and assistance in negotiations with employees' representatives.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Selmer are hands-on, time-effective and provide street-smart advice.

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  • Their ability to distil complexity into clear, actionable strategies makes Selmer a trusted adviser in situations where the stakes are high.

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  • Selmer possess a team that is tactical and commercial.

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  • The team is able to combine deep technical expertise with clear and structured execution.

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  • The partners at Selmer are approachable, with great industry experience and knowledge of employment law.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • André Istad Johansen
    André Istad Johansen

    André Istad Johansen

    André Istad Johansen is knowledgeable in restructuring and downsizing processes, including temporary lay-offs, redundancies and terminations. He additionally advises on the alignment of benefit schemes and pensions disputes.

    • What sets André apart is that he is practical and solution-oriented.

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    • André Istad Johansen's ability to combine legal insight with a practical understanding of business needs makes him a valuable contributor in complex matters.

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    • He is a great lawyer to work with.

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    • André is proactive, anticipates potential issues before they arise and always seeks practical solutions.

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  • Hans Jørgen Bender
    Hans Jørgen Bender

    Hans Jørgen Bender

    Managing partner Hans Jørgen Bender acts on both contentious and advisory matters, including cross-border movements, reorganisations, terminations and whistle-blowing cases.

    • Hans is an extremely street-smart, effective and to-the-point lawyer who provides hands-on advice.

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    • Hans Jørgen Bender delivers excellent quality with every inquiry. He is a reliable and extremely knowledgeable lawyer.

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    • He quickly sees the complexity of an issue and gives advice based on what is strategically wise.

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    • Hans has helped us with employment issues and achieved excellent results.

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  • Ragnhild J Nakling
    Ragnhild J Nakling

    Ragnhild J Nakling

    Ragnhild Nakling advises on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including whistle-blowing cases, terminations, restructurings and redundancies.

    • Known for exceptional responsiveness, Ragnhild combines efficiency with depth, ensuring clients feel heard and supported at every stage.

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    • Ragnhild Nakling is quick, thorough, and never fails to offer the support we need.

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    • She is extremely knowledgeable in the field of HR.

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    • I was deeply impressed by Ragnhild's competence and ability to give advice in an efficient manner.

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    • Ragnhild distinguishes herself through her sharpness, speed, intelligence and excellent negotiation skills.

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  • Siri Falch-Olsen
    Siri Falch-Olsen

    Siri Falch-Olsen

    Siri Falch-Olsen is an experienced employment lawyer who advises on a range of matters including terminations, redundancies and TUPES, as well as contentious matters.

    • Siri Falch-Olsen's balance of attentiveness, refined judgement and foresight sets her apart as a trusted adviser.

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    • She is very down to earth and a true business partner.

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    • Siri has supported us on employment issues and has done an outstanding job.

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    • I highly recommended Siri.

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