Drawing upon the firm's international network, DLA Piper’s employment practice advises on a wide range of employment matters, with particular expertise in reorganisations, redundancies, data privacy issues and collective labour matters. Practice head Per Benonisen has proven experience in both individual and collective employment law, and also handles complex reorganisations and redundancies. Other key members include Rajvinder Singh Bains, who has experience in investigations and data protection matters; Kaja Kaarby, and Anniken Sjøvold, who assists clients with individual and collective issues.
Testimonials
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‘The people are unique in the way they see and acknowledge their client, in the complete journey. They show interest in the wellbeing of the client. ’
‘We work with Per Benonisen in most cases. He is super professional, extremely competent and very empathetic. And strict when needed. I have worked with him for over 15 years, and do not want to change lawyer, if I don't have to.’
‘The global footprint is unique in a Norwegian context, i.e. offer employment services in every relevant jurisdiction for us.’
‘Rajivinder Bains is easy to work with, and is very business oriented, giving clear and practical advice.’
- 'I am pleased to provide a recommendation for Per Benonisen where I received outstanding legal services. He demonstrates professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to understanding my needs.'
‘A core strength of the DLA Nordics team would be their close cooperation across the 4 Nordic countries, providing customers who operate in this region up-to-date and aligned employment-legal advice. It allows us as customers to have a Nordic oversight but with a local impact.’
‘Rajvinder Bains has been and continues to be a very appreciated resource with DLA in Norway. He is always available, obviously very knowledgeable, provides both valuable strategic as well as operational sound advice, and is overall a core asset for us as customers when cooperating with DLA.’
‘They have a wide range of expertise, and we find that they always strive to do their best. They collaborate effectively, ensuring that we always feel that the information and advice we receive is of the highest quality. They provide us with the assurance that they have our best interests at heart.’
Key clients
- Møller Mobility Group
- Geelmuyden Kiese
- Compass Group
- Dentsu Norge
- Sony Music Entertainment Norway
- Heidelberg Materials
- Betonmast
- NoA Ignite
- Intrum AB
- HCL Technologies Norway
- Henkel Norden
- Softwareone AG
- Next Pharma / Asker Contract Manufacturing AS
- Citibank
- Grieg Investor AS
- Takeda AS
- Warner Bros Discovery
- Tietoevry
- Waterlogic/Culligan
- Oliviers & co
- Elmatica AS
- IKEA
- Danelec Norway AS
- Nimbus Fiber
Work highlights
- Represented pharma giant Takeda in contesting a petition to re-open an employment termination case from 2015 before the Oslo District Court, where the company was acquitted for all claims brought from a former employee.
- Requested as new counsel for Appeal Court proceedings in a contentious dismissal case concerning the electrical vehicle manufacturer NIO.
- Representing Elmatica AS in litigating a matter of principal case before the EFTA Court concerning the interpretation of the procedural rules on access to evidence in the Norwegian Dispute Act in the context of the EU Trade Secrets Directive.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Per Benonisen