Employment Law

Simonsen Vogt Wiig employment law department assists clients in both private and public sector.

Human resources departments, legal departments and management of major Norwegian and international companies regularly seek help from the firm’s employment law expertise with restructuring, workforce reductions, transfers of undertakings and individual personnel matters.

We provide advice to all business sectors, but have extensive experience in telecommunications, technology, oil and gas and shipping. Our lawyers have high standing and several are authors of labour law literature and are frequently employed as lecturers.

A completely unique ability to communicate and analyse when meeting with us as customers, in the courtroom and when meeting with the media. Good interpersonal skills, which made the process safe and educational.
Legal 500

Simonsen Vogt Wiig demonstrates effective communication, sets clear expectations and provides secure guidance.
Chambers and Partners

Tromsø

Podcast

Norwegian Employment Law in 10 Minutes

SVW launches a new “Short & Sweet” employment podcast for non-Norwegian speaking mangers, HR personnel or lawyers tasked with dealing with a work force in Norway.

In 10 minute episodes we give you the highlights of areas ranging from the hiring process to downsizings.

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Transparency app

From the 1st of July 2022, the Transparency Act will enter into force in Norway and may entail a number of new obligations for larger enterprises. Our compliance experts have developed the Transparency app to help companies understand whether they are subject to the requirements that follow from the Act.

Employment Law

Core contacts

Lill Egeland

Trine Lise Fromreide

Arne Oftedal

Cathrine Haugaa

Stine Lettrem

Norwegian Employment Law in 10 Minutes

Transparency app

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