CMS Kluge maintains a strong position in the market for both private and public domestic clients, and the practice recently acted on a major restructuring process. Practice head Anders Stenbrenden is recognised for his work on whistleblower cases, while Marco Lilli covers the transfer of employees, transfers of undertakings, and workforce reductions. Nils Kristian Lie is capable in labour law negotiations and disputes. Kari Eline Bjørndal Kloster acts on international issues within employment law, whereas Ida Grøstad frequently represents clients in employment disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘High legal skills offer both lawyers keen on doing "in-depth" legal assessments, and lawyers working on a more practical and to-the-point level. They are very efficient, and are good at finding the right service level for the task at hand, e.g. not doing too much work on "easier" tasks, but rather focusing on the important and difficult tasks.
- ‘It feels almost like Kluge is part of our own team. They know and understand our business, almost like colleagues. The partner we work with is available, and we get exceptional help from him regarding the Working Environment Act. This gives great value to our company.’
- ‘I would like to specifically highlight lawyer and partner Nils Kristian Lie. Several important elements characterise this partner, and what I would particularly like to highlight is the partner’s deep and adaptive expertise in supporting us throughout our cases.’
- ‘We have been particularly impressed by Ida Grøstad, who stands out as a highly skilled employment lawyer. She combines strong industry knowledge with deep expertise in employment law, and what sets her apart is her ability to provide advice that is both legally precise and highly practical.’
- ‘As a client, we experience the employment law team as highly flexible, solution-oriented, and easy to work with. They combine strong technical expertise with an ability to adapt to the specific needs of our business, and they provide advice that is both precise and pragmatic. The team works seamlessly together, ensuring that we always benefit from their collective knowledge rather than relying on a single individual.’
- ‘Nina Sandnes has a unique ability to respond quickly and precisely to complex employment law matters. She follows up with us, is always friendly and approachable, and provides assistance at short notice. She is a key resource for us; we have always been very satisfied with her contributions and will continue to rely on her assistance in the future.’
Key clients
- Veidekke
- The Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning
- Ineos Inovyn
- Grieg Group
- De Historiske
- The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration
- Norwegian Church City Mission
- Norwegian Refugee Counsil
- Bane NOR
- Kolumbus
Practice head
Anders Stenbrenden
Other key lawyers
Marco Lilli; Nils Kristian Lie; Kari Eline Bjørndal Kloster; Ida Grøstad; Nina Sandnes