Highly ranked in Chambers Europe Employment for the eleventh year in a row
We are delighted to be highly ranked in Chambers Europe Employment for the eleventh year in a row. The firm is ranked. So are four of our recognised partners and lawyers; Merete Furesund, Ole Kristian Olsby, Tore Lerheim and Trond Erik Kvalsnes.
The Chambers Europe Employment rankings show that we have stood out in the most rigorous, independent, and in-depth research process available in this market, and that we have emerged as one of the best firms in our field over a period spanning eleven years.
And here are this year's comments and statements from Chambers and clients:
What the team is known for
“Littler possesses a broad offering in individual and collective employment matters. The team is knowledgeable in restructurings and downsizing processes as well as terminations and redundancies. Clients benefit from the law firm's litigation and whistle-blowing investigations experience. It represents employers, trade unions and municipalities.» CHAMBERS REVIEW PROVIDED BY CHAMBERS
Clients commend its expertise
“Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong. Littler are thorough and competent. In my opinion, they always cover all necessary aspects of an issue in their assessments and advice. The depth and breadth of their team is very strong. Littler is a niche company within employment law, providing legal assistance in all matters related to employment and labour law. Within the company's field of expertise, it provides all types of services as well as in-depth knowledge. The company also involves experts from other disciplines if the case so requires, without using more resources than necessary. Their service levels and responsiveness are very strong. Littler will deliver advice on very short notice, also during holidays and weekends if necessary. Littler's lawyers are friendly and helpful. Their ability to deliver to budget and provide overall value for money is very strong. In cases of a certain size, Littler always offers to give a price estimate to avoid unpleasant surprises related to costs. Any exceedance of the estimate is notified in advance. The scope of each assignment is also set out in collaboration with us to ensure that the final sum does not exceed what is justified by the case. Hourly rates are at the lower end of the scale compared to equivalent expertise in larger law firms. Their commercial awareness is strong. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives is very strong. To provide accurate advice, Littler arranged for assistance from a local [specific] expert in [another jurisdiction].” CLIENT | CHAMBERS EUROPE 2024
“We chose to work with the firm because of its expertise in employment law. They are a first-rate firm in comparison to others we have dealt with for this kind of work. The team's particular strengths are that they are pragmatic, solution-oriented, resourceful, good advisers and provide great client service.” CLIENT | CHAMBERS EUROPE 2024
Commended for its competence in handling complex and sophisticated matters
“Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong. They have highly competent lawyers who respond quickly and are knowledgeable and skilled professionals. The depth and breadth of their team is very strong. They have a diverse team composed of various skills, different ages and different backgrounds. Their service levels and responsiveness are very strong. They always respond quickly and are always available. Their ability to deliver to budget and overall value for money is very strong. Their commercial awareness is very strong. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives is very strong.” CLIENT | CHAMBERS EUROPE 2024
“Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong. They decode complex legal issues into helpful advice and clear roadmaps. The depth and breadth of their team is very strong. They give value for money through their diversified team. They staff each project according to the situation. For easier projects they have very competent junior experts. The partner knows when to get engaged in cases. In the very complex and strategically important cases, they share their deep and wide competence. Their service levels and responsiveness are very strong. They are always accessible and deliver according to the needs I have, even when my time limit is challenging. Their ability to deliver to budget and provide overall value for money is very strong. Good legal advices are expensive, but Littler deliveries always give me value for money. Their commercial awareness is very strong. Knowing the commercial situation we are in is what makes Littler really stand out from the other law firms. Littler has no problem knowing about unique situations. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives is very strong. There is good diversity that gives me, as a customer, value for money.” CLIENT | CHAMBERS EUROPE 2024
“Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong. They are highly competent and reliable. The depth and breadth of their team is very strong. They are excellent. They are able to handle any inquiry. Their service levels and responsiveness are very strong. This exceeds expectations. Their ability to deliver to budget and provide overall value for money is very strong. Their commercial awareness is very strong. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives is neither strong nor weak.” THIRD PARTY | CHAMBERS EUROPE 2024
Praised for the speed of its service
“It's expensive, but I know that this type of help is expensive. It's important to have a good relationship. That's the most important thing, but it is costly. Their client service is quick and very good.” CLIENT | CHAMBERS EUROPE 2024
“Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is strong. They're great listeners and are practical in their advice. The depth and breadth of their team is very strong. They bring in competence when needed. Their service levels and responsiveness are very strong. They are also very quick. Their ability to deliver to budget and provide overall value for money is strong. Their commercial awareness is strong. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives is strong.” CLIENT | CHAMBERS EUROPE 2024
“For complex work, if you want to help the customer solve the problem, it's not enough to give them the legal answer. You need to help them from more than one perspective, and it's usually a very high emotional investment in these kinds of questions. We enjoy working with them and it's a fruitful partnership. Both parties learn something every time we do a project together. We think the customer is better off when we cooperate than if we give them advice from our own perspective. What collaborate on projects that require both legal and relational competence in labour law. They are very quick and very competent. They respond fast. They are also proactive, so they come to us with their opinions and recommendations on how to proceed. There are no improvements the firm could make from what I have observed.” CLIENT | CHAMBERS EUROPE 2024
