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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. 

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Employment - Norway

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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 assisted Christian Radich with a whistle-blower case related to sexual harassment. 

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Christian Backe
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Christian Backe
4
Band 4

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

His ability to handle complex matters with ease and his prompt responsiveness have exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend his services.

He is very service minded, knowledgeable and has good response times. He gives priority to us as a client.

Christian Backe is available, efficient, skilled and professional. 

Jan L Backer
4
Jan L Backer
4
Band 4
Jan Backer is well versed in a broad spectrum of employment and labour law issues, including transaction-related matters and whistle-blowing investigations.

He's a very experienced and strong lawyer.

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Christian Backe
4
Christian Backe
4
Band 4
Jan L Backer
4
Jan L Backer
4
Band 4

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