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Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS

Employment

Europe Guide 2026 : Norway


Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS

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There is a growing awareness among employees and companies of the various rights and obligations in employment relationships. This does not only relate to termination and dismissals, but also discussions on employee benefits, holiday entitlement, working hours, bonus and incentive schemes.

We have long experience related to preparation of employment contracts, termination agreements and various issues related to employment terms and conditions. We often advise on issues related to warnings as well as amendment and termination of employment relationships. We regularly assist both in individual dismissals and larger redundancy processes.

Even with good work invested in the preparation of agreements, disputes will from time to time arise within employment law. We have long experience in handling such disputes, both through negotiations and before the courts.

We are often involved in negotiations regarding termination agreements and understand the importance of precise and well-drafted employment agreements in all employment relationships. 

We are regularly closely involved in Wikborg Rein's general transactional and advisory work relating to acquisitions and due diligence.  

Today, pension issues are attracting increasing attention. The same applies to ethical issues, corruption and whistle-blowing. We see an increased number of assignments within these areas, where we have specialist expertise. 

Chambers Review

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Employment - Norway

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Wikborg Rein is a full-service law firm with a broad employment practice advising on transactions, transfers of undertakings, reorganisations and pensions matters. It also handles a range of disputes and investigations, representing both employers and employees, including overtime compensation. The law firm advises a stable of major public sector employers as well as blue-chip companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Wikborg Rein acted as legal counsel for the bus company Vy Buss in litigation concerning the dismissal of an employee bus driver who, while on duty, engaged in a physical altercation with a passenger.

Strengths

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  • The team at Wikborg Rein are highly dedicated, meticulous and focus on finding solutions.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • Wikborg Rein's strengths include the departments excellent availability and responsiveness.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • The firm deliver a complete package of highly skilled lawyers.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • What sets the lawyers apart is their high level of knowledge.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Simen Lium
    Band 2Simen Lium

    Simen Lium

    Simen Lium assists with a variety of contentious and non-contentious labour mandates, including temporary lay-offs, investigations, disciplinary actions and terminations. He also advises on the employment aspects of transactions and reorganisations.

  • Band 3Christian Backe
    Band 3Christian Backe

    Christian Backe

    Christian Backe handles advisory and contentious mandates, including whistle-blowing investigations, reorganisations and disputes, including those concerning dismissals.

    • What sets Christian apart is his ability to make us feel prioritised and that we will be able to get the right assistance when we need it.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • He is solution-oriented and demonstrates strong capability in identifying and implementing effective solutions in complex HR cases.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Christian is an experienced and knowledgeable partner with a good instinct for finding solutions.

      Employment respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS (2)

Norway

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