Thommessen adds three new partners in dispute resolution and employment law

- It is with great pleasure that we welcome Nanette, Henrik, and Anders as new partners. They all embarked on their careers at Thommessen following their studies and have since become well-liked team players with specialized expertise in their respective fields, states Managing Partner Sverre Tyrhaug.

Nanette and Henrik will enhance our dispute resolution team. With backgrounds in M&A/capital markets and maritime & offshore sectors, respectively, they have been instrumental in our firm's strategic refocus on dispute resolution since 2019/2020. Their expertise will further strengthen Thommessen's position as a leader in this domain.

Also, within employment law, Thommessen has taken a clear position in recent years. With increased legal regulation and reputation risk being key market drivers, we have noted a growing demand for employment law advice. The addition of Anders Sundsdal as a partner in this area reinforces our capabilities in handling employment law disputes, whistleblower matters, headcount reductions, compliance investigations, workplace accidents, and more.

Partner promotion highlights

• Nanette Arvesen has worked at Thommessen since 2014. Initially part of our M&A department where she litigated cases before the courts since 2016. She transitioned to the dispute resolution team in 2020. Nanette combines her significant expertise and experience from M&A, ECM and corporate law with dispute resolution particularly in corporate law disputes, transactions and liability cases. Her background has led her to litigate several high-profile cases, including defending the board members of RenoNorden and Norske Skog in landmark liability lawsuits from investors. Notably, she successfully litigated her first trial before the Supreme Court. Nanette is also recognized as a profiled speaker and for her work in sustainability and climate-related lawsuits.

• Henrik Møinichen has been with Thommessen since 2013, contributing significantly to the shipping and offshore/industry team before moving to the dispute resolution department in 2019. His focus on disputes within the maritime sector, insurance cases, offshore and onshore projects, coupled with his experience in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, enhances our department's capabilities. He has litigated several high-profile cases within these segments. Henrik has a solid understanding of the industries he works with, and in recent years he has been widely used as a speaker nationally and internationally. In 2023, Henrik was recognized as a "recommended lawyer" in Dispute Resolution in Legal 500.
• Anders Sundsdal, part of Thommessen since 2012, has been a key figure in our labor department, which has seen considerable growth and development. Anders is academically strong, and his experience and expertise encompass the entire spectrum of employment law advice and litigation. As a partner, he will cover all parts of employment law, with a main focus on disputes, whistleblowing cases, large downsizings, compliance investigations, and work accidents. Anders has also gained good experience as a negotiator, which is particularly valuable in difficult personnel matters.