ERIK ENGELAND
Lawyer | Partner | Oslo
LABOR LAW | CONTRACT LAW | CORPORATE LAW
About Erik Engeland
Erik is an experienced labor law lawyer who specializes in labor law, social security, pensions, taxation, contract law, and general corporate law. He has gained extensive experience in these fields since 1997 and assists both Norwegian and international companies operating in Norway.
Before joining Magnus Legal, he worked at Visma Advokater AS until 2010. From 2010 to 2018, he ran his own practice and has significant litigation experience.
Additionally, Erik regularly conducts courses and seminars. He is well-versed in board obligations as a board member and by assisting boards in their activities.
Languages: Norwegian and English.
Phone: +47 934 08 220

CURRICULUM VITAE
Education and Expertise
- 2018 - Current date: Partner at Magnus Legal Law Firm AS.
- 2010 - 2018: Private law practice.
- 2007 - 2010: Laywer at Visma Lawyers AS.
- 2005 - 2007: Lawyer at Visma Lawyers AS.
- 1997 - 2005: Associate lawyer/legal advisor at Tieto/Aditro.
- 1994 - 1997: Legal advisor and head of department at NAV in Hedmark.
- 1994: Cand. Jur (Master of Laws) University of Oslo.
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Blog posts by Erik
Erik Engeland - Lawyer & Partner7. April 2025 3 min read
Business opportunities for companies in Norway's defense sector
Norway has decided to spend 1,624 billion NOK on its defense before the year 2036. A move decision resulting from the newly ...
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Erik Engeland - Lawyer & Partner29. September 2023 5 min read
How to comply with working hours regulations and fixed average rules
In Norway, the maximum working hours an employee can work is strict and it is you, the employer, who are responsible for ...
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Erik Engeland - Lawyer & Partner10. March 2023 4 min read
Norwegian ban on hiring from staffing companies
On the 1 April 2023, new and stricter legislation regarding leasing out and hiring temporary staff from staffing enterprises ...
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