About

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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.

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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 advised Tidewater on a wide range of employment issues in relation to its acquistion of platform supply vessels from Solstad Offshore.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jan Fougner
Jan Fougner
Star Individuals
Jan Fougner is a celebrated employment practitioner who has considerable experience in high-profile disputes, often relating to dismissals and terminations. He also has experience in whistle-blower investigations.
Christel Søreide
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Christel Søreide
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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 able to link dots between our companies and what we've done. Her advice is broad and takes into account all perspectives.

She is always on time, often before the agreed time, lets us know the plan and always keeps us informed.

Christel provides valuable advice on an ongoing basis. Her experience provides security in individual negotiations and results in good solutions for our organisation.

Eli Aasheim
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Eli Aasheim
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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.

I am extremely satisfied with all aspect of the relationship with Eli.

She's brilliant.

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Jan Fougner
Jan Fougner
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Christel Søreide
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Eli Aasheim
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Eli Aasheim
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