Littler advokatfirma AS
Client SatisfactionLittler advokatfirma AS is a boutique employment firm, which provides ‘excellent legal advice’ on a broad range of issues. Practice head Ole Kristian Olsby often advises on international employment law and cross-border matters, and has significant experience in negotiations, reorganisations and mergers. The team also includes experienced litigator Tore Lerheim, who frequently represents employers, employees and trade unions in the public and private sector, and Merete Furesund, who focuses on pension law. Other notable practitioners include Trond Erik Kvalsnes, who focuses on individual and collective employment law and GDPR mandates; and Mari Vindedal, who has particular experience in court proceedings. As of May 2023, Runar Homble and Trond Erik Solheim left the firm to set up Homble Solheim advokatfirma AS.
Testimonials
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‘A specialised law firm that focuses on problem solving versus conflict. Gives good advice and is proactive to help the customer avoid getting into difficult situations.’
‘Highly competent team with a good overview of regulations and current practice.’
‘Littler is a niche company within employment law, providing legal assistance in all matters related to employment and labour law. The company also involves experts from other disciplines if the case so requires (without using more resources than necessary). Littler is very good at finding the right lawyers for the tasks at hand, not using overqualified partners for simpler tasks, and assigning very experienced lawyers for very challenging tasks.’
- ‘They are highly educated lawyers, thoroughly professional, and very pleasant, considerate, and generous individuals.’
- ‘Excellent legal advice and always there for you when you need them.’
‘Trond Erik Kvalsnes is a lawyer who understands that the world is more than law, and who looks for problem-solving opportunities more than seeking to fight all battles.’
‘Merete Furesund is very experienced within employment law and covers the entire spectrum of both individual and collective labour law. She is particularly experienced within issues regarding working hours, downsizings and reorganisations, pensions and collective agreements. Due to this, she is able to quickly identify the legal implications of any situation and understand the bigger picture. Merete is also highly accessible and attentive to the client's needs and wishes.'
‘Ole Kristian Olsby always delivers as promised and has good knowledge in a number of fields that are important to us, such as employment law, knowledge of English, understanding of numbers, business understanding and long-term perspective.’
Key clients
- AFF
- Askim og Spydeberg Sparebank
- Bilia Norge AS
- Cowi and Arkitema
- Diakonissehuset Lovisenberg
- Elkjøp Norge AS
- Fjellinjen AS
- GK Norge
- Globalization Partners, Ltd
- Helgeland Kraft AS
- Legeforeningen
- Lily Hospitality Group AS
- Linea AS
- Lovisenberg Omsorg AS
- Norwegian Air Traffic Controllers Association
- Olivenlunden AS (Maison Brémond 1830)
- OM Digital Solutions
- Orona Norway AS
- Saipem Drilling Norway AS
- The Municipality of Søndre Land
- The Norwegian Center for Child Behavioural Development (NUBU)
- The Norwegian Trade Union for Nurses
Work highlights
- Assisted and represented Helgeland Kraft in a conflict matter between the line management and a main union representative.
- Advising Saipem on different legal matters and acts as legal counsel for Saipem Drilling Norway.
- Assisted Elkjøp Norge AS with a major downsizing process.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ole Kristian Olsby