LAWYER PROFILE

Jan Fougner

Europe 2026

Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

Ranked in 1 practice area

Employment

Norway

20 years ranked

About

Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

Europe

Practice Areas

Partner Jan Fougner is a specialist on litigation and employment law and has extensive experience from a number of high-profile cases involving legal, political and reputational risk. He has litigated approximately 20 cases before the Supreme Court. In addition, Jan Fougner works with contract law, petroleum law, administrative law, environmental law and the law of damages.

Career

Professor II, BI Norwegian Business Schoool, 2015- Partner at Wiersholm since 1994 Joined Wiersholm in 1993 Lawyer, the Attorney General (Civil Affairs), 1988-1993 Scientific Assistant, the Department of Public Law, University of Oslo, 1986-1987

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Employment - Norway

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jan is definitely a star.
EmploymentChambers European Guide
Jan combines exceptional responsiveness with deep expertise, ensuring clients navigate regulatory complexities with confidence.
EmploymentChambers European Guide
Jan Fogner is very knowledgeable and has a business focus.
EmploymentChambers European Guide