The employment team at Kvale Advokatfirma DA advises across the board of employment work, with experience in HR issues, investigations and whistleblowing claims, and downsizings. Practice head Jan-Erik Sverre is recommended for employment law, discrimination law and civil procedure work, while Monica Gjerde Sperre is singled out for her experience in collective labour law and specialist expertise in seafarer-related matters. Mari Verling consistently advises on collective and individual labour law. The team strengthened its whistleblowing cases and investigations offering with the arrival of Eivind Arntsen in May 2024.
Testimonials
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‘Our experience with Kvale is that they have highly skilled and professional partners and employees. As clients, we have had access to a solid team with complementary expertise.’
‘What I’ve particularly valued about working with this team of Mari Verling is their approachability and responsiveness. They never make you feel like "just another client". Instead, they take the time to listen to my concerns, and they consistently provide timely and thoughtful responses.’
‘Kvale Advokatfirma DA have represented my company's employment law interests and matters in Norway. As a UK-based company, I find their approach to providing assistance and advice very pragmatic.’
‘Mari Verling's detailed approach to finding the best solutions and explaining specific Norwegian legislation to a non-Norwegian company provides the reassurance and confidence that we can make the correct decisions.’
‘Mari Verling has been outstanding in her work for us. She is highly knowledgeable and has a keen eye for detail. She is always ahead of the curve, anticipating potential situations before they arise.’
‘What makes this law firm’s practice truly unique is its deep understanding of our business needs, which allows them to offer tailored legal solutions that are both practical and effective.’
‘The individuals we work with at Kvale stand out for their exceptional professionalism, expertise, and dedication. What sets them apart from competitors is their ability to combine legal knowledge with a personal commitment to our success.’
Key clients
- The Norwegian Directorate of Health
- The Norwegian Institute of Public Health
- The Norwegian Health Network
- Vestfold County Municipality
- Telemark County Municipality
- The Railway Directorate
- Eidsiva Group
- Fosen Renovasjon
- Intership
- Myklebust Verft
Work highlights
- Advised the Norwegian Institute of Public Health in relation to the reorganisation of the whole Norwegian government health sector.
- Assisted Eidsiva Energy and all its subsidiaries with a wide range of employment matters.
- Litigated a complex employment dispute for Fosen Renovasjon before the Appeals Court.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jan-Erik Sverre