Employment
Norway
2 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Thomas Talén
Europe 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
Contributions and articles
2 Global Practice Guides
About
Provided by Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma AS
Europe
Practice Areas
Thomas Talén has extensive expertise in HR-related legal advice in most aspects of employment law in both private and public sectors.
Thomas has experience from, among other things, corporate restructuring and personnel-related issues, including follow-up of individual working conditions, as well as dispute resolution. He regularly assists clients with questions about hiring of personnel and temporary employment.
Chambers Review
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Chambers European Guide
Employment - Norway
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Thomas Talén of Ro Sommernes is an experienced employment law practitioner. He is recognised for adept handling of a range of HR-related issues – from restructuring, temporary employment and regulatory compliance to governance and privacy and whistle-blowing – that include a cross-border element.
Strengths
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We are very pleased with Thomas' work for us.
EmploymentChambers European GuideThomas is a great partner in understanding our internal as well as external challenges and working strategically to meet our needs.
EmploymentChambers European GuideThomas Talén has good knowledge of laws and regulations and is solution-oriented.
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Ranked Individuals at Ro Sommernes Advokatfirma AS (10)
Norway
Thomas Talén
Employment
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Nils Petter Hansson
Head of Real Estate
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Håvard Wiker
Restructuring/Insolvency
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Nils Holger Koefoed
Restructuring/Insolvency
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Erik Sandtrø
Restructuring/Insolvency
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Harald Sommernes
Restructuring/Insolvency
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Caroline Lomsdalen Bendixen
Restructuring/Insolvency
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Erling Lind
Shipping: Corporate/Commercial
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Håkon Hellerud
Shipping: Corporate/Commercial
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Katinka Wikborg
Shipping: Corporate/Commercial
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All Contributions (2)
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Global Practice Guide
HR Internal Investigations 2026 | Norway | Trends and Developments
Authored by: Thomas Talén, Caroline Lomsdalen Bendixen, Julie Krigsvoll Auran, Marlene Dalvik Eriksen
Article
Jan 2026
Global Practice Guide
HR Internal Investigations 2026 | Norway | Law and Practice
Authored by: Thomas Talén, Marianne Viset, Marte Dahl, Øyvind Clausen Bade
Article
Jan 2026
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