CMS Kluge

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CMS Kluge has a broad and ‘highly competent’ employment practice, which advises across a range of industries, including the oil and gas, shipping, technology, and construction sectors. The team regularly advises on matters relating to litigation, compliance issues, transactional work and whistleblowing matters. Practice head Anders Stenbrenden is a trusted litigator and whistleblowing specialist. The team also includes Marco Lilli, an experienced labour law litigator and consultant; and Johan Krabbe-Knudsen, who is sought after for his expertise in company restructurings and cross-border employee transfers. Nils Kristian Lie, who represents employers in both regulatory and contentious matters, and Nina Sandnes, who advises on terminations and downsizings, are also key contacts.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Highly competent and trustworthy.’

  • ‘Availability and short response times. Directly to the point of problem solutions.’

  • ‘Nina Sandnes is outspoken and goes directly to the main points.’

  • 'They are very skilled, deliver fast with top quality. They are not afraid of thinking "outside the box" and challenge old perceptions.'

  • 'Key note is excellent and professional legal competence in combination with dedicated support towards the clients.'

  • 'With Nina Sandnes we receive excellent legal advice within employment and as client we feel each case is treated with dedication and extreme willingness to solve the case.'

  • 'You feel taken care of both personally and professionally. They are genuinely concerned with looking after the customers and go to great lengths to achieve the desired result. They are always available and the whole team arranges for you so it runs smoothly. Discreet in difficult situations.'

  • 'Nina Sandnes is a person who has enormous professional expertise. She listens and identifies the problem together with the customer. She always has plenty of time and is available. In addition, she is a good sparring partner and makes you feel confident about the journey you will be making together. She is someone I would recommend and not least make use of in the next difficult case.'

Key clients

  • Electrolux Home Products Norway
  • Grieg Group
  • Stenersen
  • The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration
  • Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK)
  • Skeie Group
  • Norsk Medisinaldepo

Work highlights

  • Represented NRK in a lawsuit served by a NRK Sport TV presenter.
  • Advised Grieg Group on all of its employment-related issues.
  • Represented Rederiet Stenersen in a lawsuit brought by an employee.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anders Stenbrenden

Other key lawyers

Marco Lilli, Johan Krabbe-Knudsen, Nils Kristian Lie, Nina Sandnes