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Employment

Norway

13 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Stein Kimsås-Otterbech

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Practice Areas

Employment.

Stein has extensive experience with employment law and as a litigator. He assists Norwegian and international clients on all aspects of employment law with a particular focus on dispute resolution, restructuring and downsizing, hiring and dismissal of employees, and issues related to pensions. Stein is the head of Thommessen's employment department, and he is frequently used as a lecturer. He also has in-depth knowledge of data privacy regulations.

Career

2014-, Partner, Oslo office, Thommessen; 2013-2014, Partner, Oslo office, Homble Olsby; 2012-2013, Managing Associate, Oslo office, Thommessen; 2009-2012, Lawyer, Oslo office, Thommessen; 2007, Admitted to the bar; 2006-2008, Associate, Oslo office, Thommessen; 2004-2006, Registrar I, Oslo City Court; 2003-2004, Deputy Judge, Heggen and Froland City Court; 2002-2003, Deputy Judge, District Court, Sandefjord

Professional Memberships

Norwegian Bar Association

Personal

2006: European Young Lawyer Scheme, British Council, University of Edinburgh; 2002: Candidate in Jurisprudence, University of Oslo.

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Chambers European Guide

Employment - Norway

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Band 2
Individual Editorial
Stein Kimsås-Otterbech is experienced advising on HR processes, workforce management and disciplinary matters. He is also active in contentious mandates such as whistle-blowing cases.

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Global Practice Guide
Stein Kimsås-Otterbech
Jostein Opdahl-Jenssen
Tron Dalheim
Anders Sundsdal
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Stein Kimsås-Otterbech, Jostein Opdahl-Jenssen, Tron Dalheim, Anders Sundsdal
Article • Aug 2024

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