Having been established in 2023, employment boutique Homble Solheim advokatfirma AS covers the entire scope of both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Managing partner and practice head Runar Homble has twenty-five years of employment experience and has developed a broad employment practice over this time. Trond Erik Solheim is experienced in pension cases and acts as an arbitrator in pension disputes. Synne Homble demonstrates aptitude in day-to-day employment issues, and Merete Furesund joined the team in August 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Merete Furesund is outstanding in her way of understanding the clients need for advice and she follow up in a sufficient manner and is available for discussion.’
- ‘Trond Erik Solheim: experienced lawyer with very strong legal skills. Masters a wide range of legal fields. Especially skilled in employment and pension law. At the same time, a constructive approach and contributes to settling matters amicably.’
- ‘We have had the pleasure of working with Runar Homble as our legal counsel for many years. He is quick to respond when we need assistance, has a deep understanding of our industry, and consistently provides advice we trust completely.'
- ‘Trond Erik Solheim has deep competence within his area. His extensive experience lends him a pragmatic approach in discussions with fellow legal professionals.'
- ‘Homble Solheim provides highly qualified advice and legal assistance in connection with business agreements, personnel matters, and organizational issues.’
- ‘Synne Homble stands out as a highly competent professional with extensive personal experience from executive management teams and board positions.’
Key clients
- Askim og Spydeberg Sparebank
- Elkjøp Group
- Politiets Fellesforbund
- Rail Production AS
- Technology Centre Mongstad DA
- Vygruppen AS
- NEP Group
- NEP Norway AS
- SJ Norge AS
- The Norwegian Sea Rescue Society
- Baatsfjord municipality
- Olav Thon Group
Work highlights
Represented SJ Norge on a complex court dispute. SJ dismissed an employee because he refused to attend a health check. SJ won the case in the district court in December 2024. The employee appealed the case to the court of appeal. The court of appeal dismissed the appeal, but this decision has been appealed to the Supreme Court.
Provides ongoing employment and pension advice to Elkjøp Nordic AS and subsidiaries.
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Practice head
Runar Homble
Other key lawyers
Trond Erik Solheim; Synne Homble; Merete Furesund; Frida Køber Garvoll