Arntzen Grette‘s provides comprehensive employment services, with activity spanning from collective bargaining to investigations and restructurings to whistleblowing. The merger combines the firm’s expertise in employment with Grette’s presence in the construction and energy industry. Sven Bjørk oversees the practice and is a name of note for clients in the financial industry. Håvard Sandnes is knowledgeable on corporate governance and organisational strategy, whereas Knut-Marius Sture is a go-to contact for collective labour law and union negotiations. The practice also includes Frode Martin Toftevåg, an experienced litigator in employment matters, and Ingeborg Moen Borgerud, who acts for public institutions and private employers.
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- ‘The practice is unique due to the knowledge, speed, and strength. The most important thing for us as customers is speed. When we send a request for help, and know that we will get a response quickly. It is for sure a strong team around the partner, and the delivery is spotless. We are grateful to be treated the way we do.’
- ‘The direct contact for us is the partner of the team. That is probably also one aspect that drives our projects and questions forward in a quick succession. Hege Grønberg Abrahamsen, as our main contact person, is doing a very good job in supporting us with our questions. We are grateful to work with such a competent person.’
- ‘Has extensive knowledge of hospital organisation and the laws governing hospital employees.'
- ‘Hege Grønsberg Abrahamsen and her lawyers have acquired extensive and relevant knowledge of the health legislation that hospital employees are subject to.’
- ‘The team has been professional and effective in our cooperation with them. They have lots of experience and have helped us with several cases.’
- ‘Hege Grønberg Abrahamsen has been our main contact in several processes. She is professional, effective, and experienced. Stine Fridén Huseby has helped us with contracts and is also very professional.’
Key clients
- Equinor ASA
- DNB Bank ASA
- Clarksons Securities AS
- Fearnley Securities AS
- Sparebanken Øst
- ABG Sundal Collier
- Optimera
- Meta Platforms Inc
- Apax Partners LLP
- Castik Capital S.à r.l
- Sparebanken Norge
- Eviny AS
Work highlights
Represented Equinor ASA on a highly publicised employment law dispute brought by its former General Counsel, concerning an alleged invalid termination and whistleblowing. The case attracted considerable public and media attention, with repeated coverage in the Norwegian media.
Acted as Norwegian legal counsel to APAX Partners LLP in its SEK 6.63 billion recommended offer for Norva24 Group AB (publ). Advised on a broad range of employment legal issues, covering due diligence, transaction documentation, employee consultation requirements and post-closing advice on integration and restructuring.
Acted as legal defence for St. Olav Hospital HF in a lawsuit filed by a medical secretary following her dismissal for unauthorised access to her own, her children’s, a colleague’s, and four other patients’ medical records.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Sven Bjørk
Other key lawyers
Håvard Sandnes; Knut-Marius Sture; Frode Martin Toftevåg; Ingeborg Moen Borgerud; Even Næstvold; Hege Grønberg Abrahamsen; Stine Fridén Huseby