Advokatfirmaet Bull AS has experienced an increase in work from clients regarding the adaptation to the Transparency Act, hybrid work contracts, and cross-border work. Practice head Kjersti Borgen has a varied practice, featuring reorganisations, dismissals, and discrimination cases. Anette Mellbye oversees reorganisations, redundancies, and whistleblowing assessments. Karoline Moen Brunstad, who joined the team from Wikborg Rein in September 2025, brings expertise in employment disputes.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Strengths in finding solutions that progress the various processes in a professional and efficient way.’
  • ‘Most important; availability and service! Ready to give us good advices whenever needed and on time. High competence in the team. Solution-oriented and, of course, the team understands our industry and our customers' needs .’
  • ‘Our lawyer, Anette Mellbye, delivers top-class customer service and always finds a good solution to every challenge we face. So far, we’ve been 100% satisfied with the outcome of every case she has assisted us with.'
  • ‘The team stands out not only for their strong legal expertise but also for their pragmatic and values-driven approach. They combine technical excellence with an ability to provide clear, practical advice that balances legal outcomes with ethical considerations.’
  • ‘The individuals I work with stand out because they consistently balance technical legal expertise with ethical considerations and practical evaluations. They don’t just provide the “black letter law” answer – they assess what is realistic, commercially sensible, and ethically correct in our specific context.’
  • ‘What makes this practice stand out is the combination of deep technical expertise with a truly people-centric approach. Unlike many firms that take a one-size-fits-all view, the team invests time in understanding the nuances of our business, and the competitive talent market we operate in.’

Key clients

  • Everzink Norway AS
  • Makeup Mekka AS
  • Kappa Bioscience AS
  • Kérkyra AS
  • Nerostein OÜ
  • Northern.tech AS
  • The Norwegian Police Union
  • Posten Bring AS
  • Refinitiv Norge AS
  • Sleipner Motor AS
  • Story House Egmont AS
  • Superior A/S

Work highlights

Represented The Norwegian Police Union and several of their member before Oslo District Court. The State was ordered to pay over NOK 900,000 in claims and legal costs.
Advised and assisted Normal Norge AS in handling inspections from the Labour Inspection Authority. Inspections were closed without any further sanctions from the authorities.
Practice head

Kjersti Borgen

Other key lawyers

Camilla Raastad; Helle Stølan Olufsen; Ane Rødstøl; Anette Mellbye; Karoline Moen Brunstad