Advokatfirmaet Helmr AS
Client SatisfactionEmployment boutique Advokatfirmaet Helmr AS fields a ‘very dedicated team’ advising across the spectrum of employment and labour matters. Practice head Thor-Arne Wullum has a broad practice, with experience in litigation and the negotiation of settlement agreements. Singled out for his ’knowledge of labour law, his strategic thinking, and his communication skills’, Håkon Andreassen takes point on collective labour law issues. The team also includes Terje Gerhard Andersen, who provides advice on whistleblowing and termination matters, public sector expert Thomas Braut Svendsen, and Benedicte Hille, who advises both private and public sector clients.
Testimonials
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‘The partner we work with, Håkan Andreassen, is very competent and pleasant to work with. He is good at solving concrete legal matters but is particularly good at giving us advice and gives us an understanding of what we should do to avoid getting into conflicts/problems.’
‘Helmr AS has the unique capability of linking labour legislative theory into relevant practice for their clients. They have a great understanding of the context their clients are operating within, and communicate in a down-to-earth way.’
‘Terje Gerhard Andersen is one of a kind in the Norwegian labour law environment. He is to the point, finds creative solutions, and maintains good communication with his clients from start to end.’
‘The Helmr boutique employment team is a very dedicated team full of employment law experts. What we like about them is that they not only have employment expertise but they know our business, go beyond the letter of the law, and deep dive into our business and sector.’
‘Håkon Andreassen and Terje Andersen - Both have exquisite knowledge of labour and employment law and they listen to the matters we share, asking the right questions, and tailor the advice to our needs and business. Spot on!’
‘Deep knowledge of individual labour law, able to give practical advice on how to implement new legislation.’
‘Thor-Arne Wullum stands out with his ability to understand the client's situation and need. Unlike many other attorneys, he does not focus unnecessarily on the law but always seeks to find pragmatic solutions to the relevant situation.’
‘Håkon Andreassen stands out when it comes to his knowledge of labour law, his strategic thinking, and his communication skills. Håkon is always available, and very comfortable to work with.’
Key clients
- Bertel O. Steen AS
- Unilamp Norden AS
- Norsk Hydro ASA
- Mad Oslo AS
- Halden Pharma AS
- Snapdrive AS
- Sandvik Norge AS
- Insenti AS
- OsloMet
- Norske Shell AS
Work highlights
- Assisted Unilamp AS in temporary layoffs and subsequently a relatively large-scale reorganisation and downsizing.
- Assisted Norsk Hydro ASA in establishing and implementing a new internal framework for hiring, in order to adapt and comply with the newly adopted statutory restrictions.
- Advised Norske Shell AS on the new restrictions on hiring workers, hiring of workers located in other countries and working time.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Thor-Arne Wullum