SANDS has a ‘very competent’ employment practice with particular expertise in corporate change projects, such as restructurings and redundancies, as well as disputes and investigations. The practice is co-headed by Maria Elena Kvalen, who is a maritime sector expert who advises on a broad range of employment related issues; and employment specialist Henning Heitmann, who has ‘profound knowledge and expertise’ in his field. The group also includes Eirik Edvardsen, who is experienced in employment disputes, restructurings and downsizing processes; and labour law expert Espen Johannessen. Malin Stenseth is also a recommended practitioner.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘SANDS shows a genuine interest in the person and the case. They are professional and give thought-through advice with the client in focus. The company is quick to respond to any questions and always has time for you as the client.’
- ‘Direct, solid and time effective counseling.’
‘Great specialist knowledge, quickly gets to grips with the challenges of the customers even if the cases are complex. Has a great range in the expertise they offer.’
‘Very competent in their work.'
‘Extremely experienced, calm and accurate.’
- 'Henning Heitmann has consistently demonstrated an exceptional ability to instill confidence in our leaders during critical and challenging situations. His profound knowledge and expertise have not only been pivotal in our labour law challenges, but have also brought an irreplaceable amount of competence to our organisation.'
‘Maria Elena Kvalen is a highly professional lawyer who always gets back to us even though we are late and the request has a short deadline. She is always timely and reliant.'
'Malin Stenseth is highly professional, is service minded and very responsive. She replies instantly on requests and always delivers in time and with quality.'
Key clients
- Stendi
- AF Gruppen
- Fjord1
- Solstad Offshore
- Asplan Viak
- Sport Outlet
- Bunnpris
Work highlights
- Successfully representing Stendi in an extensive employment law dispute.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Maria Elena Kvalen, Henning Heitmann