Employment

Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig

The employment team at Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig advises on the full spectrum of employment-related issues, and has particular expertise in the telecoms, technology, oil and gas, and shipping sectors. Group head Lill Egeland is praised as ‘a star’ and works extensively with global companies in Norway, and also serves as legal adviser for HR departments. The practice also includes Thomas Talén, who leads the transactional employment service team; and Nicolay Skarning, who is a new addition to the team and adds expertise in dismissals, whistleblowing claims and collective wage agreements. Trine Lise Fromreide, who advises both public and private clients on framework agreements and project work, is also a recommended practitioner.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘A completely unique ability to communicate and analyse when meeting with us as customers, in the courtroom and when meeting with the media. Good interpersonal skills, which made the process safe and educational.'
‘The team is very hands-on and time efficient while delivering advice on a very high level.’
‘The team has above average industry knowledge. Availability is also very good.’
‘High knowledge in the areas we needed help. The team has the ability to listen to us as clients, respond rapidly and with a very high quality answer, and handle our employees with respect even when matters are complicated.’
‘Skilled at quickly getting to grips with the issue in its entirety and in details, and then laying down a legal strategy for how to approach it. The lengthy experience and professionalism make the processes orderly, and you feel well taken care of along the way.'
‘Trine Lise Fromreide has been highly accessible, and has shown an impressive understanding of our issues. She's been excellent in giving timely advice and also helped us to look ahead and describe possible future scenarios with corresponding suggested solutions. Furthermore, she has stood out as honest and sincere in her meetings and communication, and highly structured and to the point.’
‘Lill Egeland is a star!’
'We have worked especially with Thomas Talén - and his conduct and professionalism was outstanding.’

Key clients

IKEA AS
Omnicom Media Group Norway AS
The Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries
The Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning
SMB Norge
PEAB Asfalt Norge AS
Papillon
Bekk Consulting
NHH – Norwegian School of Economics
Helse Vest
IRIS Salten IKS
Flight Park AS
Håndverksgruppen AS
The Grieg Group
Vestland County Municipality
Den Nationale Scene (The National Stage, Bergen)

Work highlights

Acting for SMB Norge in submitting a complaint against Norway's system of nominating lay judges in employment matters to the European Council.
Represented Papillon in a trial regarding the freedom of speech. The main question of the case was the balance between an individual's right to express their opinions and an employer's prerogative to uphold loyalty within the organisation.