Employment

BAHR

Client Satisfaction

BAHR fields a broad and competent employer-focused practice, and provides an ‘outstanding professional standard’ on pensions issues and matters relating to the financial sector. The practice is headed up by the ‘exceptional’ Tarjei Thorkildsen, who is sought after for his expertise on pensions and cross-border employment issues, regularly acting for international blue-chip companies; while deputy head Tor Olav Carlsen, who was recently promoted to partner, acts for a diverse group of employers and senior executives. The team also includes Margrethe Meder, who has particular experience in issues relating to hiring, working time, redundancies and lay-offs; Peter Hammerich, who is a pensions expert; and Børre Sofus Arnet, who works closely with private equity clients.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Outstanding professional standard, honest when cases are difficult, and clear if they think the case cannot be won, and always creative when it comes to finding new, surprising solutions.'
‘BAHR definitely has the most competent employment team in Norway. The team also collaborates with other teams in BAHR if needed. The employment team has excellent knowledge both regarding individual and collective employment law.'
'The very best in their legal field in Norway.’
‘Very good knowledge of our industry and also high competence on the specific subjects that we have need for support on.’
‘Problem-solving oriented combined with high professional quality that leads to concrete results.’
'Tarjei Thorkildsen is a long standing exceptional individual in the firm. The go-to guy with complicated matters.'
‘Margrethe Meder is an outstanding lawyer. She is efficient, "street smart," and has brilliant knowledge within every aspect of employment law. She also has a pleasant being, thus is also an excellent negotiator and daily adviser. In my opinion Margrethe is without a doubt Norway's most skilled employment lawyer.’
'Tor Olav Carlsen is noteworthy for his negotiations skills and business mindset.'

Key clients

The Employer’s Association Spekter
Aker Group
Norwegian Air
Sval Energi
CHC Helikopterservice
Avinor
Aker BP
Color Line
IKEA Norge

Work highlights

Providing litigation services and legal advice to Spekter, one of Norway's leading employers’ confederations.
Assisting Aker Group companies with matters relating to both internal and external reorganisations, as well as wider employment issues.
Acting for major airline Norwegian on the employment aspects of significant changes to its corporate business model and restructuring exercises, including advising on collective bargaining negotiations and industrial disputes, as well as broader employment law matters.

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