Ole Kristian Olsby established Homble Olsby together with Runar Homble in 2007. Olsby has extensive experience as commercial lawyer in employment law, contract law, insurance law, negotiations and litigation. He has worked as counsel for a broad range of clients in different business sectors, including big international companies.
Olsby is ranked as one of the "leaders in their field" in employment law by Chambers & Partners and is "recommended" by Legal 500. Chambers says:
Ole Kristian Olsby has significant experience in executive terminations and downsizing matters. Sources confirm that he "always goes deep into cases and listens, getting straight to the point. He's effective and easy to contact."
Olsby has written the book ”Employment and termination– a guide for managers” together with Harald Venger and Runar Homble. The book was published by Gyldendal Akademisk in February 2012.
Olsby is member of the Norwegian Bar Association and the Norwegian Society for Labour law.
Practice
- Managing Partner, law firm Littler, 2023 - present
- Partner, law firm Homble Olsby, 2007 - 2023
- Lawyer, law firm Wikborg Rein & Co, 2005 – 2007
- Lawyer, law firm Komnæs Braaten Skard DA, 2001 – 2005
- Deputy Judge, Alstahaug District Court, 1999 – 2001
- Serving Lawyer, Norwegian Defence Headquarter, 1998 – 1999
- Deputy lawyer, Lawyer Gjermund Kalsnes, 1998
- Lecturer in legal subjects, Merkantilt Institutt, 1998
Education
- Law degree, University of Oslo, 1998
