Home to an experienced team, Advokatfirmaet Hjort’s employment department is regularly turned to by a wide roster of clients spanning from the energy and education sectors. The group is actively involved in downsizing and reorganisation mandates, and it is also well-regarded for its work on investigations and whistleblowing cases. Department lead Jens Kristian Johansen is a leading name on pension law, while Anne Marie Due has established experience in litigation at the Supreme Court level. Experienced litigator Alex Borch has worked in various court levels, including the District and Appeal Courts, and Claude A. Lenth chiefly focuses on non-compete restrictions, pensions, and personal data law. Stine Bjørnstad focuses on investigating and evaluating potential violations of the Working Environment Act.
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Testimonials
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- The employment team is strong and responsive.
- Alex Borch is technically strong, pragmatic, and commercially aware.
- ‘The law firm Hjort is exceptionally professional and delivers high-quality legal work. Their expertise in both individual and collective labour law is of a very high standard. The firm is approachable, solution-oriented, and provides very prompt service.’
- ‘The advice and assistance we receive from Claude A. Lenth and his team are always excellent. He is solution-oriented, and I consistently experience a swift response and pleasant dialogue.’
- ‘What makes Hjort unique is their combination of deep subject-matter expertise, professional credibility, and strategic presence.’
- ‘In my experience, Christopher Hansteen and his team stand out for their combination of deep expertise, responsiveness, and genuine commitment to client needs. What sets them apart from competitors is not only their technical skill but also their ability to collaborate effectively and communicate complex issues in a clear, practical way. I have especially valued their professionalism, creativity, and reliability, which make them trusted partners to work with.’
- ‘Anne Marie Due is an exceptional legal advisor that has in-depth legal knowledge, vast experience, and a strong personal commitment to give the client top advice. It is a pleasure to work with her.’
- ‘They are a highly professional firm consisting of skilled lawyers. They have excellent knowledge of trade union law.'
- ‘Christopher Hansteen has been our main contact at the firm. He is available, has extensive experience, and a lot of knowledge. He responds to legal issues quickly and efficiently, and delivers on time.’
Key clients
- Tietoevry Norway AS
- Ringnes AS
- Industri Energi
- The Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training
- Den Norske Kirke
- Dovista A/S
- Hallgruppen AS
- Protector Forsikring ASA
- Hovedorganisasjonen KA
- PRA Group Europe
- Avinor Flysikring
- Alfa Laval Nordic AS
- Palo Alto Networks
- Novo Nordisk Norway AS
- Rana Gruber ASA
- Zenitel Norway AS
- Odfjell Technology AS
- Odfjell Drilling AS
- Force Technology AS
- Brunstad Stiftelsen
Work highlights
Advised Hallgruppen AS, a leading Nordic construction group, as ongoing primary legal advisor on all employment law matters, including cross-border disputes, workforce policy implementation, and strategic HR guidance across multiple jurisdictions.
Advised Tietoevry Tech Services AS on the division and subsequent downsizing of over 500 employees across Europe, providing comprehensive legal support for board resolutions, union consultations, and cross-border workforce transitions.
Represented Utdanningsforbundet (Union of Education Norway) in a landmark international labor law case before the ILO’s Committee on Freedom of Association, successfully challenging the Norwegian government’s intervention in the 2022 teachers’ strike and reinforcing the right to strike as a fundamental human right.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Jens Kristian Johansen
Other key lawyers
Anne Marie Due; Alex Borch; Claude A. Lenth; Stine Bjørnstad; Christopher Hansteen