Thomas Talén
Partner
Labour law
Ro Sommernes' labour/employment law team is more than just traditional legal advisors on HR and employment law issues — we aim to be your strategic business partner, transforming employment law challenges into competitive advantages and value creation.
Our Approach
We deliver comprehensive solutions in HR and employment law that generate measurable business results through:
- Proactive conflict prevention that strengthens the organization
- Forward-looking legal expertise and adaptability that create competitive advantages
- Interdisciplinary expertise that ensures comprehensive and commercially sound solutions
- Compliance-driven processes that reduce costs and risk
Our Services
Labor law disputes and proceedings
- Terminations and dismissals
- Workforce reductions and organizational changes
- Layoffs
- Temporary staffing, temporary hires, outsourcing, and procurement of services
Privacy and compliance
- GDPR and employee privacy
- Training for management and employees
Workplace environment and investigations
- HSE-related issues; prevention and follow-up of sick leave, etc.
- Whistleblowing cases
- Investigations regarding harassment and discrimination
Transaction-based employment law
- Mergers and acquisitions; before, during, and after transactions
- Business transfers
Strategic HR-legal partnership
- Wages, working hours, vacation, and leave
- Other labor law issues
- Special rules for public sector entities and government employees
Our Team
Our attorneys have extensive experience in both individual and collective labor law, combining specialized legal expertise with a solid understanding of how the workplace functions. We provide advisory services, act as advocates throughout legal processes, and represent clients in all courts where necessary.
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