Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS is a capable advisor on the full spectrum of employment matters, spanning from reorganisations to whistleblowing reports. Martin Jetlund oversees the group and is a key advisor on litigation and employment disputes, restrictive covenants, and reorganisations. Magnus Lütken focuses on restructuring, workforce reductions, and transactions. Iselin Nybø draws from a background as a member of parliament and as a minister, enabling her to act on workforce reductions and the termination of employees. Marie Hagberg specialises in TUPE transfers and pension schemes, and Sara Kristine Råum acts on dispute resolution.
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Testimonials
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- ‘What makes this practice unique is the combination of deep expertise and a very practical, client-focused approach. From my experience, the team doesn’t just provide technically sound legal advice—they make sure it’s tailored to our business needs and commercially workable.’
- ‘The team stands out for their mix of expertise, responsiveness, and genuine commitment to client service. Martin Jetlund always provide clear, strategic guidance, bringing exceptional attention to detail. They always deliver practical, commercial advice that consistently sets Schjødt apart from competitors.’
- ‘The team is very strong and has a strong legal expertise, with the ability to see practical solutions in different businesses and also give good general recommendations in problem-solving. Prompt response. Strong expertise in the employment law field.’
- ‘Martin Jetlund is unique. Great legal expertise, can see the case and questions from different views and gives practical advice.’
- ‘Magnus Lütken - strong, practical guidance. Understands our industry and our people. Provides excellent legal counsel. Iselin Nybø- assisted us on huge projects and change impacts. Easy to work with. Available and responsive.’
- ‘Marie Berggren Hagberg, Sara Kristine Råum, and Magnus Lütken are all very knowledgeable within the employment law area and collaborative. Marie is very helpful. ’
Key clients
- Halliburton
- Aker
- Transocean Offshore Ltd
- Cermaq
- Wilhelmsen
- Altera Infrastructure
- Huawei Technologies
- Airbus
- HitecVision
- ExxonMobil
- Esso Norge
- Tryg A/S
Work highlights
Advised Altera Infrastructure LP on the sale of its shuttle tanker business, to Maistros Shiptrade Limited, involving a complex carve-out exercise from a matrix organisation structure.
Tryg A/S with an outsourcing to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), resulting in workforce reduction/reorganisation within the Norwegian organisation.
Represented Esso Norge AS in a principal pension case before the courts, where a pensioner claimed compensation for lack of regulation of his pension contribution.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Martin Jetlund
Other key lawyers
Magnus Lütken; Iselin Nybø; Marie Berggren Hagberg; Sara Kristine Råum; Kristina Bjørkedal Vågnes