Advokatfirmaet Føyen AS remains active for an employer-side client roster, regularly acting in the technology, culture, and heritage sectors. Practice head Preben Haugmoen Mo assists with the comprehensive restructuring and downsizing process, ARD cases, and individual employment cases. Marianne Klausen handles labour law issues, such as reorganisations, workforce reductions, and individual job protection cases, and Ole André Oftebro acts across the full employment arena, providing guidance on whistleblowing and organisational changes. Christine Frølich Jacobs is an expert in collective labour law.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team at Føyen has proven to be highly competent, responsive, and a genuinely pleasant group to work with. They strike an excellent balance between respect for the individual and organisational needs, always in a professional and solution-oriented manner.’
- ‘The team stands out for its exceptional legal expertise combined with a strong commercial mindset. Clients benefit from advice that is not only technically precise but also pragmatic and tailored to their business needs. What differentiates this practice from other firms is the collaborative culture – clients consistently experience seamless access to the firm’s full range of expertise rather than siloed advice.’
- ‘After 30 years as a senior executive, Ole André Oftebro is the best employment law solicitor I have ever worked with. He is exceptionally knowledgeable and provides sound professional advice. Moreover, he takes our culture and uniqueness into account, tailoring his recommendations to fit our context.’
- ‘The individuals we work with stand out for their unique combination of professionalism and personal engagement. One of the key reasons our collaboration has been so successful is the long-standing relationship we've built with our main contact, Preben Haugmoen Mo.’
- ‘Among the individuals we have worked with, partner Marianne Klausen stands out in particular. She has a unique ability to deliver assessments that are both clear and reassuring, no matter how challenging the situation may be.’
- ‘What is unique to me about Føyen is their presence and knowledge. They are available and they are incredibly knowledgeable. They have competent people in all fields. I especially like the way they handle the young and new lawyers. They work together with an experienced lawyer until they are fully on their own.’
Key clients
- The National Museum
- The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet
- Sitecom AS
- Nova Consulting Group
- Kernel Group
- Tietoevry Norway AS
- Electrolux Group
- Hesselberg Group
- Bouvet ASA
- Inspirit365 AS
- HAVA Group AS
- Hørselshemmedes Landsforbund
Work highlights
Advising The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design in Oslo, including handling a major reorganisation and complex terminations, as well as providing assistance with employment status, hiring, whistleblowing, and other key matters.
Advising Accenture AS, on a major reorganisation exercise following the merger of Avanade AS and Accenture AS, as well as assisting with changes to salaries and benefits, leading negotiations and drafting termination agreements.
Assisting The Norwegian Environment Agency with all employment matters, including handling complex whistleblowing issues and terminations, as well as day-to-day advice on fixed-term contracts, hiring and service contracts.
Practice head
Preben Haugmoen Mo
Other key lawyers
Marianne Klausen; Ole André Oftebro; Christine Frølich Jacobs