Regarded for ‘deep expertise, responsiveness, and a truly collaborative mindset’, Kvale Advokatfirma DA’s employment team is regularly active on contentious employment matters within the Norwegian courts. Jan-Erik Sverre heads the team and is experienced in employment law, discrimination law, and civil procedure. Mari Verling is a key contact for both collective and individual labour law, having acted for public and private sector clients.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Mari Verling is our main point of contact, and we highly recommend her. She combines deep legal knowledge with clear, efficient communication, and consistently provides thorough and timely feedback. Mari is always friendly, positive, and approachable, and has quickly established herself as our go-to legal advisor in Norway.’
- ‘What stands out to me about the team is their deep expertise, responsiveness, and truly collaborative mindset. They take the time to understand our needs and deliver practical, business-focused advice.’
- ‘I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Jan-Erik Sverre, and he stands out as a highly trusted and strategic advisor. What sets him apart is his rare combination of deep legal expertise, commercial insight, and a calm, solution-oriented approach—even in complex or high-pressure situations.’
- ‘Jan-Erik Sverre is exceptionally competent and brings with him all the relevant expertise, experience, and skills required to fully understand our needs. He consistently provides us with the best tools and solutions to address our challenges in the most effective way possible.’
- ‘We use Kvale for employment law matters, and find that they combine high professional expertise with a practical and solution-oriented approach that effectively addresses complex issues.’
- ‘Kvale’s employment practice is characterised by broad competence across the full spectrum of employment law. The team is highly professional and combines deep legal expertise with practical solutions.’
Key clients
- Norwegian Directorate of Health
- Norwegian Railway Directorate
- Eidsiva Group
Practice head
Jan-Erik Sverre
Other key lawyers
Mari Verling
