Department profile
Wiersholm

Employment

Europe Guide 2026 : Norway


Wiersholm

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About

Provided by Wiersholm

We assist on all areas of individual and collective employment law. We particularly have expertise on workforce reductions and reorganisations, individual employment disputes, cross-border employment and pension issues. We also have in-depth competence on equal treatment and protection against discrimination in employment.

We provide practical, commercial and efficient assistance in employment law in the form of advisory services and in disputes. We prepare contracts of employment and incentive schemes and negotiate to find amicable solutions in the event of change and termination of employment. We also give advice in individual dismissals, restructuring processes and acquisitions.

Industries (11)

  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Media
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Banks
  • Transportation
  • Utilities
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Forestry & Paper

Chambers Review

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Employment - Norway

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Wiersholm is highly commended for its work on a broad range of employment issues. It is active in labour issues related to reorganisations and M&A. The law firm also handles contentious proceedings regarding dismissals and terminations and is further experienced in whistle-blowing cases pertaining to workplace environment, harassment and bullying issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Wiersholm represented oil and gas company ConocoPhillips in an appellate case concerning the ownership of a purported employee invention.

Strengths

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  • When it comes to employment law, I value the firm's cooperation and how easy and reachable the team are.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • Wiersholm's team are highly accessible, respond promptly to inquiries and offer practical guidance that aligns with our organizational needs and values.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • Wiersholm are our go-to firm for employment matters.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • The team at Wiersholm are top notch.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • The lawyers at the firm are highly skilled in employment law.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Christel Søreide
    Band 1Christel Søreide

    Christel Søreide

    Christel Søreide heads Wiersholm's employment team and advises on proceedings relating to redundancies, discrimination and reorganisations, as well as whistle-blowing cases.
    • She is outstanding.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • We received excellent support from Christel.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Christel has extensive experience in the field, allowing her to anticipate potential challenges and issues.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Christel Søreide is highly skilled, professional and excellent to collaborate with.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Christel Søreide provides very good expertise in the field of employment law, as well as practical advice.

      Employment respondentEurope
  • Band 1Eli Aasheim
    Band 1Eli Aasheim

    Eli Aasheim

    Eli Aasheim has a strong a focus on the employment aspects of M&A transactions and organisational restructurings. She acts for a prominent clientele including both Norwegian and international listed companies.
    • Eli combines extremely high professional competence with great understanding of clients' needs and a desire to find good solutions.

      Employment respondentEurope
  • Associates to watchJulie P Lorentzen
    Associates to watchJulie P Lorentzen

    Julie P Lorentzen

    Julie Lorentzen frequently advises clients on a diverse range of employment queries, and has experience providing assistance with issues such as restructuring.

    • Julie is well-informed on legislative developments and explains complex issues in a clear and pedagogical manner.

      Employment respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Wiersholm (3)

Norway

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