Bech-Bruun ’s employment team is renowned for its broad expertise, particularly in advising on reorganisation and remuneration policies, data and trade secret protection issues and collective bargaining agreements. The team serves a diverse clientele, including public and private entities, and is well versed in managing employment-related litigation and investigations. The practice has expanded its offerings and has become a go-to adviser regarding complex Danish business immigration regulations. The team is headed up by Lise Lauridsen, who typically advises on matters involving executive-level employees. Another key name to note is the ‘invaluable’ Sandro Ratkovic, who handles cross-border employment matters including business immigration regulation work, trade secret protection issues and mass redundancies.
Employment in Denmark
Bech-Bruun
Practice head(s):
Lise Lauridsen
Other key lawyers:
Sandro Ratkovic
Testimonials
‘It is a very strong team of skilled lawyers who are specialists in each of their fields.’
‘Sandro Ratkovic is an outstanding lawyer with a towering skillset within employment law. He is indeed a safe pair of hands on even the most complex employment-related matters.’
‘Professional and relevant advice, fast responses, good insights shared (Sandro Ratkovic).’
‘Bech-Bruun is a highly professional and modern law firm. We always feel that we are in very safe hands with our collaboration with Bech-Bruun – due to the size and the technical resources of Bech-Bruun, the firm is able to provide specialist knowledge from all areas of law. We are extremely pleased with the service provided, consistently receiving high-quality, comprehensive, and pertinent guidance on all matters of employment and labour law. Even under tight deadlines, the advice is always delivered promptly and efficiently.’
‘We can highly recommend Lise Lauridsen with whom we have a long-standing relationship. We have used the brilliant services of Lise Lauridsen for several years and appreciate her highly qualified expertise, her efficiency, and her dedication to our company.’
‘The team is very responsive and very knowledgeable with pragmatic and to-the-point advice.’
‘Sandro Ratkovic is exceptionally skilled and sees the full picture of potential pitfalls in his advice instead of only focusing on the narrow specific question he was asked. His approach bears the weight of high-risk intelligence and a thorough understanding of the industries he advises.’
Key clients
Mars
KK Wind Solutions
Netflix Denmark
UBS
Sampo Group
Region Sjælland
Leo Pharma
Blast
Lægernes Pension
A.P. Moller Holding
Novo Holdings A/S (owner of Novo Nordisk)
Copenhagen Offshore Partners
Lønmodtagernes Garantifond
Kompan
The Royal Danish Household
Royal Canin
Karnov Group
ATP
The Municipality of Frederikshavn
Centrica Energy Trading
Work highlights
- Appointed by the Municipal Council of Frederikshavn to conduct a comprehensive outside counsel investigation into several issues related to the dire financial situation of the Port of Frederikshavn.
- Assisted Karnov Group Denmark A/S with its acquisition of the legal information business of J.H. Schultz Information A/S for a cash consideration of up to SEK478m.
- Conducting all court cases for the Danish Employees’ Guarantee Fund concerning employee-related matters.
Gorrissen Federspiel
Gorrissen Federspiel’s dedicated employment team advises on complex and business-critical labour and employment matters, with a particular focus on restructurings, collective redundancies, executive benefits and workplace misconduct issues. The practice is also proficient in navigating the employee aspects of cross-border transactions and IPOs for key industrial sectors. Described by his clients as an ‘outstanding market leader’, Jacob Sand leads the team, with deep expertise in collective labour law, EU law and union rights issues. Other key contacts include Ditte Grundtvig Larsen, who is known for her guidance on outsourcing projects and investigations surrounding sensitive employment matters, and Rasmus Høj Christensen, who has expertise in employee relations work related to M&A transactions. Morten Ulrich
joined the practice in 2025.
Practice head(s):
Jacob Sand
Other key lawyers:
Ditte Grundtvig Larsen; Rasmus Høj Christensen; Morten Ulrich
Testimonials
‘Always available and responsive, clear advice and supports execution’.
‘Jacob Sand is the outstanding market leader in Denmark. Exceptional legal and commercial skills.’
‘Ditte Grundtvig Larsen is an outstanding lawyer combining in-depth knowledge and expertise with hands-on practical advice. Always available and responsive, clear advice and supports execution.’
‘The Gorrissen employment team is exceptional. Everything from availability to delivery is perfect.’
‘Very pragmatic and with a huge knowledge of EU law’.
‘Jacob Sand is second to none when it comes to EU and Employment law. He offers great advice and is never afraid of having a clear opinion. Ditte Grundtvig Larsen is an excellent lawyer. She is responsive and has huge knowledge of employment law and (especially) bonus schemes’.
‘We have had Morten Ulrich as our lawyer to proceed with several court cases and he is really excellent – highly skilled, very service-minded, and a very nice person at the same time.’
Key clients
Aarhus Universitet
Andel Holding A/S
A.P. Møller – Mærsk
A. T. Kearney
Chr. Hansen
Citibank Europe plc
Eik Banki Føroya P/F
Føroya Reiðarafelag
GEA Process Engineering A/S
Green Power Denmark
Hafnia Limited
ISS Group
Kesko Corporation
KMD A/S
Maersk Group
Mediq Danmark A/S
Nordea Group
Nordic Waste A/S
OK a.m.b.a.
Rambøll Gruppen A/S
Royal Arctic Line A/S
Salling Group
Telia Company AB
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
Zalando SE
Work highlights
- Advising Denmark-based global bioscience company Chr. Hansen Holding A/S in connection with its $25bn merger with Denmark-based bio solutions company Novozymes A/S.
- Assisting Nordic Waste A/S with a collective redundancy process which reduced the total workforce by more than 75%.
- Assisting the Faroese shipping association in a high-profile case against the Faroe Islands’ government before the Danish Supreme Court regarding freedom of association under the European Convention of Human Rights and relevant ILO-conventions.
Kromann Reumert
Kromann Reumert’s full-service employment team advises regional and international clients on high-profile employment investigations, litigation and the employment aspects of major corporate transactions. The team is also renowned for its public sector expertise spanning collective labour law strategies, collective bargaining work, and advice on the new Danish Whistleblower Act. Praised by clients as ‘exceptionally knowledgeable, pragmatic and strategic’, practice head Marianne Granhøj is valued for her expertise in executive service contracts and inventive structures, with a strong focus on cross-border work. Other key contacts include Jens Lund Mosbek, a leading employment litigator, and Maria Bekke Eiersted, who leverages her experience in the M&A corporate team to advise on complex employment matters.
Practice head(s):
Marianne Granhøj
Other key lawyers:
Jens Lund Mosbek; Maria Bekke Eiersted; Kristian Bro
Testimonials
‘The team were able to deliver with different skills and key capabilities as a team. A key coordinator made sure that a task was solved with the right person, which made it very efficient.’
‘Marianne Granhøj is an exceptionally knowledgeable, pragmatic and strategic employment lawyer. Simply one of the best. ’
‘A practical “real world” approach. A systematic approach, the right scope, and high quality in the analysis/advice.’
‘Attorney Kristian Bro competently led and won a principal professional arbitration regarding a complex interpretation dispute. He demonstrated a keen eye for detail without losing sight of the bigger picture. It is also my impression that Kristian possesses a strong understanding of the psychological factors involved in the cases he works with. ’
‘Jens Lund Mosbek is by far my favourite counsel. Rock-solid and super well-equipped legal toolbox, but mostly he is a strategic thinker who never loses sight of the main goal. He is a true business partner and trusted adviser to me.’
‘Marianne Granhøj navigated us through the respective legal and regulatory landscape in a very skilful, relaxed and comforting way. We always felt that we were in good hands, and on top of all that, working with her and the team was also a great learning experience for us.’
‘The team is very capable and my experience is, that the services are tailored to our needs. I’m also very pleased with the way the team proactively shares upcoming changes to laws and regulations, which we need to be aware of in our work.’
‘I have a really good relationship with Maria Bekke Eiersted. She is always available when we have a case and can find a solution where we balance the needs of the parties.’
Key clients
Ørsted
Lundbeck Foundation
Saxo Bank S/S
Danmarks Nationalbank (the Danish Central Bank)
Danish Confederation of Trade Unions (FH)
Cowi
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)
Jensens Bøfhus A/S
Nordea
Danske Bank
Tryg
Videnskabernes Selskab (Royal Academy of Sciences)
Dagrofa
Pandora
P+ Pension
Karnov Group
Implement Consulting Group P/S
Kosan Gas A/S / UGI Corporation
Novo Holdings A/S
William Cook Europe ApS
Nilfisk
Altor
Rambøll
LEGO
Catacap
InCommodities A/S
House of Control Denmark A/S
Konica Minolta
MarchMcLennan (MMC)
Boston Consulting Group
Haarslev Industries/Haarslev Holding
Work highlights
- Assisted Finans Danmark in connection with the demerger of the Financial Sector’s Employers’ Organisation (FA) into two separate employers’ organisations: one for the financial sector and another for insurance and pensions, including all affiliated employment-related aspects and structural changes of the demerger.
- Advised the Lundbeck Foundation and the Novo Nordisk Foundation on an extensive project headed by the think tank Axcelfuture to map and analyze barriers in Denmark to attracting international talent.
- Assisted Saxo Bank A/S with the cross-border merger with the company acquired by Saxo Bank A/S in 2019, BinckBank B.V.
Norrbom Vinding
Boutique labour and employment firm Norrbom Vinding exclusively represents employers, and the team excels in employment litigation and offers expert advice on industrial relations, discrimination claims, pensions issues, and termination restrictions. The team’s size and specialist knowledge enable it to navigate complex regulatory frameworks. The practice is led by managing partner Christian K. Clasen, who has notable expertise in employment litigation and industrial relations work. He is supported by Yvonne Frederiksen
, who is head of the firm’s discrimination practice, and Jorgen Vinding
, who is a public sector employment law specialist. Other key contacts include Torben Mølgaard Hededal and Sara Baldus. Ramus Linding departed in January 2024.
Practice head(s):
Christian K. Clasen
Other key lawyers:
Yvonne Frederiksen; Jorgen Vinding; Torben Mølgaard Hededal; Sara Baldus; Elsebeth Aaes-Jørgensen
Testimonials
‘Norrbom Vinding is unique in its experience and knowledge of employment law, especially public employment law.’
‘Christian K. Clasen is an excellent and trusted strategic adviser with immense experience and an ability to provide business-oriented advice. He is extremely responsive, efficient, and provides straight-to-the-point advice – an invaluable support.’
‘Elsebeth Aaes-Jørgensen is an outstanding lawyer, with the capability to understand the reality of our business and what the different issues mean to us and our company. She is experienced both in giving concrete advice on a question and in carrying out legal proceedings. I always feel safe when Elsebeth handles my case.’
‘Very competent and solution-oriented advice that gives value to our business across various countries.’
‘Customer-centric, understands the issues that we bring forward, and gives actionable advice.’
‘Great team at Norrbom Vinding. They work together across both legal and administrative areas. Always professional service.’
‘I have worked with Norrbom & Vinding for more than 20 years and I can only describe them as extremely good lawyers with a hands-on approach to complex legal matters.’
‘We have had a strong and long-lasting cooperation with Norrbom Vinding, where they have been sharing their expertise, supporting our HR practices, and always giving professional and clear advice in a very timely manner. Calm, empathic, and truly professional, with all the abilities and competencies to build and maintain a trustful cooperation and partnership.’
Key clients
SAS Group
Local Government Denmark (KL)
Novo Nordisk A/S
Danish Railways (DSB)
Nordea Group
JP/Politikens Hus A/S
Leo Pharma A/S
TV 2 Danmark A/S
Nykredit Group
Coop Danmark A/S
Ramboll Group
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Denmark
Danish Football Association (DBU)
Better Energy Management A/S
MT Højgaard Danmark A/S
project44 A/S
Work highlights
- Represented Local Government Denmark (KL) in a fundamental industrial arbitration case regarding pensions, affecting all 98 municipalities in Denmark.
- Advised Leo Pharma A/S on a worldwide reorganisation process involving more than 40 countries.
- Represented project44 A/S in a high court (appeal) case on principal questions concerning the right to stock options.
Accura Advokatpartnerselskab
Clients commend Accura Advokatpartnerselskab’s employment practice for its ‘laser-sharp focus’ and ‘innovative solutions’. Renowned for its expertise in M&A-related employment matters, the team also provides comprehensive advice across a wide range of employment matters, including incentive and equity-based schemes and internal employment investigations. The team’s strong international network allows it to advise Danish and international clients. Practice heads Morten Langer and Nicolai Hesgaard are both reputable experts in the private labour market and lead complex employment matters related to large-scale corporate transactions, among other matters. Sebastian Alexander Buchwald is another key contact, advising on TUPE, collective redundancies, incentive schemes, and the employment aspects of M&A.
Practice head(s):
Morten Langer; Nicolai Hesgaard
Other key lawyers:
Sebastian Alexander Buchwald
Testimonials
‘The team is extremely factual with a laser-sharp focus on the relevant facts. Accura is the “go-to” address for all of our clients in need of legal and ancillary support in Denmark. They have also proven to be an excellent hub for business in all of the Nordics.’
‘Morten Langer and Sebastian Alexander Buchwald are my main contacts. Both stand out not only for their legal excellence but also for how accessible they are. Both Morten and Sebastian make it incredibly easy for the stakeholders to feel “at home” immediately. They induce an immediate atmosphere of trust, legal and business competence, as well as openness, which facilitates getting to the point of issues.’
‘Sebastian Alexander Buchwald has helped our company grow with new contracts and support during challenging times.’
‘Always very pragmatic and hands-on. Timely advice.’
‘Morten Langer and Sebastian Alexander Buchwald are always only a phone call away and can provide timely support needed when working on tasks with very tight timelines.’
‘Very high-quality advice and service.’
‘The team that we have worked with is always very dedicated. Their communication is clear and timely, ensuring we are kept in the loop at all times. They demonstrate a deep understanding of the legal issues and provide excellent and balanced advice. I highly recommend their services.’
‘Accura has a unique way of making excellent legal solutions that not only fit the purpose but are also tailored to the clients’ culture and way of doing business. They always manage to deliver innovative solutions to your legal problem that not only give the best possible solution but also the best possible solution considering the people involved.’
Key clients
Genmab
Biogen
Hapaq-Llyod
SSP Group
Weibel Scientific
GN Store Nord
Helly Hansen
ABB
Lundbeck
Ferring
AstraZeneca
BGC Partners
Ældresagen
Radiometer Medical (Danaher)
Azolver
Danmarks Eksport- og Investeringsfond (EIFO)
PKA Ejendomme
MSD
Rema1000
Carlsberg
Bruun & Hjejle
Bruun & Hjejle’s employment team advises on the entire gamut of employment matters while also working as an integrated part of the firm’s offering on M&A, IPO and real estate transactions, and high-profile litigation work. The team is jointly led by Elise Ross-Hansen and Flemming Strømme Martinussen. Ross-Hansen ‘stands out in the industry’, advising major clients on incentive schemes, restructurings, and discrimination matters, while Martinussen has in-depth knowledge of cross-border employee matters, collective bargaining uses and labour litigation.
Practice head(s):
Elise Ross-Hansen; Flemming Strømme Martinussen
Testimonials
‘B&H offers close and personal support on legal advice. You have the same contact person and a high degree of partner involvement.’
‘Elise Ross-Hansen has a great capacity within employment law. She combines legal insight with practical implications. Also provides managerial support when needed. Much appreciated when dealing with difficult matters.’
‘Dedicated team led by Elise Ross-Hansen.’
‘Flemming Martinussen is very knowledgeable and provides fast and sound advice.’
‘Strong collaboration among the team, if someone is unavailable, someone else will cover for them, resulting in always reliable deliveries at a fast pace.’
‘Flemming Strømme Martinussen is an extremely competent lawyer who manages to keep a cool head even in very difficult situations and cases. He can navigate legal intricacies while keeping the client’s interests in mind. Flemming is an incredibly friendly and approachable lawyer, who makes you feel at ease, and he also has a great sense of humour.’
‘From my experience, the Bruun & Hjejle team has distinguished itself by its deep expertise across a broad spectrum of employment law issues, combined with a proactive, client-centred approach. What sets them apart is their ability to offer pragmatic and commercially-focused solutions that are tailored to the unique needs of our business.’
‘The individuals we work with in this firm consistently stand out for their professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to understanding the intricacies of our business. Flemming Strømme Martinussen in particular has been instrumental in guiding us through some complex collective employment cases, offering strategic advice that goes beyond the legal framework and takes our business goals into account.’
Key clients
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)
Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP)
Danske Bank
Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN
Igneo Infratructure Partners
Urban Partners (former NREP)
Kerry Group
Renco S.p.A.
PensionDanmark
EnterCard Danmark
Analog Devices
Amgen
Telenor
CVC Partners
Kirk Kapital
The owners of Maersk Broker
Aalborg Portland/Unicorn
Work highlights
- Advising listed global taste and nutrition player, Kerry Group, on its Danish employment issues, including in connection with management and leadership team organisation as well as other employment advice.
- Advising Urban Partners on the continued roll-out of a long-term strategy, including acting as lead counsel concerning incentive schemes and other employment law matters.
- Advising listed shipping company Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN on a major restructuring in connection with the establishment of a joint venture with Synergy Marine Group as well as in connection with the latest acquisition of Thorco Projects.
Labora Legal
Boutique employment firm Labora Legal is renowned for its ‘no-nonsense approach’ and for providing ‘expert guidance throughout a wide range of HR matters’. The partner-only team advises companies of all sizes and demonstrates notable expertise in terminations, incentive schemes and GDPR compliance. The practice is primarily led by the experienced Tina Reissmann, whose deep knowledge spans reorganisations, collective dismissals, collective agreements and the harmonisation of employment conditions. Co-head Jeppe Høyer Jørgensen is a key adviser to several high-profile clients and has extensive experience in employment litigation. Co-head Signe Renée West has also bolstered the team’s offering with her previous experience at the Confederation of Danish Industries and her expertise in union-related mandates and reorganisation projects. Tommy Angemair joined the team from Clemens in April 2025.
Practice head(s):
Tina Reissmann; Jeppe Høyer Jørgensen; Signe Renée West
Testimonials
‘Efficient, always quick to return. High professional knowledge, both Danish and international. Solutions with people in focus. Flexible.’
‘Signe Renee West is my contact. From the start, Signe RW has made every effort to understand the organisation and its employees. This ensures that when a personal matter or crisis does occur, Signe has the relevant background information on any given employee and thus will quickly give the proper legal advice.’
‘Our regular business partner is Tina Reissmann. Very high professional knowledge. We feel like the most important client every time, regardless of whether the nature of the case is big or small. A fantastic sparring partner.’
‘Labora law firm has been a close legal partner and preferred legal counsel on HR legal matters for years. They are highly professional and very responsive – and always provide top-of-the-line advice and legal service. There is no doubt that Labora Legal is among the top in the market and we would recommend them anytime.’
‘Jeppe Høyer Jørgensen is our preferred legal counsel in HR legal matters. He has been a close sparring partner and always provides high-level, value-adding advice. He understands our business needs and combines this understanding with top-level legal expertise.’
‘The team is highly professional and demonstrates in-depth knowledge of employment legislation, providing me with expert guidance throughout a wide range of HR matters. They are proactive in addressing my concerns and always accessible whenever I have questions or need advice.’
‘I appreciate Tina Reissmann, mostly for her very pragmatic and transparent approach, always taking the business context into account without losing the human side. She will always try to come up with the best solutions and is not afraid of challenging different stakeholders and can think outside of the box.’
‘Signe Renée West is the best attorney we have ever worked with on employment law. She is always available to us, clearly very experienced, knows everyone we need to make connections to, and all technical details of the law and casework by heart. She understands our business needs very well and always provides not only legally correct but also practical solutions.’
Work highlights
- Advised Acne Studios on the closing of stores in Copenhagen in early 2024.
- Advised the Embassy of Argentina and the Embassy of Chile on matters relating to employment law and social security in 2024.
- Advised 66 North on setting up various shops in Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) and Copenhagen.
Plesner
Plesner’s employment team is highly skilled in advising both national and international clients on a broad range of employment matters, with strength in takeovers, restructurings and redundancies. The team is also highly skilled in litigation, with a particular focus on discrimination and workplace safety cases, and the group also offers an internal whistleblower service to its clients. The practice is led by Tina Brøgger Sørensen, who has been praised by clients for her ‘exceptional guidance’; she offers substantial expertise in issues at the cross section of GDPR and employment matters, and incentive schemes. The team is strengthened by Lise Høy Falsner, a highly experienced employment litigator, and senior counsel Jacob Falsner, who has strength in data protection matters and the administration of whistleblower schemes.
Practice head(s):
Tina Brøgger Sørensen
Other key lawyers:
Lise Høy Falsner; Jacob Falsner; Astrid Kildvang; Simon Västernäs
Testimonials
‘What is great about working with Plesner is that they take a holistic view of us as a client and always bring the right competencies to the discussions from various departments. And we feel much more like partners than clients in the interactions- they work as if we are one team.’
‘They have all been very helpful and competent- but I would give a shout-out to partner Tina Brøgger Sørensen for exceptional guidance and help, to Astrid Kildvang for exceptional patience and persistence, and to Simon Västernäs for his fantastic overview and keeping us focused under his great guidance.’
Key clients
Zealand Pharma A/S
Wolt Danmark ApS
A.P. Møller Holding
GlobalConnect
Gubra A/S
Chanel Denmark ApS
Nets Denmark A/S
Nordic Bioscience A/S
Novozymes A/S
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S
Better Energy Holding A/S
Novartis Healthcare A/S
Welltec International ApS
Secure Spectrum A/S
Bonhams 1793 Limited – Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
TDC Holding A/S – Nuuday A/S – TDC NET A/S
Forenede A/S, Forenede Holding A/S, Forenede Service A/S, Forenede Care A/S, Forenede Service AB and Forenede Care AB
Amphenol Cabelcon ApS
Seapeak Maritime (Denmark) A/S
AkademikerPension – Akademikernes Pensionskasse
Equinor Renewables Denmark A/S
Sampo plc
Balyasny Europe Asset Management LLP
GlaxoSmithKline Pharma A/S
Dragsbæk A/S, Grønvang ApS, Blume Food I/S
Dansac A/S, Hollister
PM Group
BMW Group
Ford Motor Company
Finansiel Stabilitet (Danish FSA)
CELF (Centre for Vocational EducationLolland Falster)
UCL University College
Stena Recycling A/S
University College Absalon
University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen Business School
Business Academy Southwest
Andersen Biler A/S
Wizkids A/S
Vejle Kommune (The municipality of Vejle)
Bonnier Publications A/S
Finansministeriet (the Danish Ministry of Finance)
ROCKWOOL Foundation
Parfums Christian Dior A/S
Poul Schmith
Poul Schmith’s employment team provides extensive expertise in employment law to its major public and private clients. The team is highly skilled in managing complex employment-related mandates arising from major corporate reorganisations, including collective bargaining agreements and redundancy strategies. The practice is led by a highly capable duo: Copenhagen-based co-head Marianne Lage has a strong track record in complex union negotiations, and Aarhus-based Jonas Blegvad Jensen offers expertise in multijurisdictional work, with specific capabilities in the energy sector.
Practice head(s):
Marianne Lage; Jonas Blegvad Jensen
Other key lawyers:
Andreas Romang Kirkegaard; Mathilde Thykjær Poulsen
Testimonials
‘The access to knowledge is a USP for Poul Schmith. No matter what legal issue you are dealing with, they have someone with expertise in that area.’
‘Marianne Lage is exceptional. Legal advice is always to the point and of high quality, and she is always there when needed. Further, Marianne Lage leads the team and assures coherent counselling when different legal areas are included, including collective labour law and regulations regarding working and rest time. Marianne Lage has a great attitude and is very pleasant to collaborate with.’
‘Andreas Romang Kirkegaard has provided great help for our company regarding multiple terminations and new executive service agreements. He has been our skilled guide in Denmark.’
‘The ability to deliver “a finished product” in an accessible format—there’s no need to go through a lot of documents in legal jargon. When the work has been “handed over,” I’ve felt ready to make decisions based on the advice.’
‘Marianne Lage, Jonas Blegvad Jensen, Mathilde Thykjær Poulsen – customer-focused, legal advice to the point, accountable for client’s understanding of options. Very competent, professional and a pleasant team, whom we regard as trusted advisers. Professional and balanced help. Deep legal knowledge. High legal quality and advice. Collaboration is smooth and effective. Quick to understand problem and context.’
‘Potential clients would likely appreciate the team’s strong grasp of the industry, which makes them highly able to guide clients through complex matters with confidence. The team’s ability to truly comprehend their clients’ daily operations sets them apart from other firms, ensuring a more personalised and effective service.’
‘Jonas Blegvad Jensen and his team are always easygoing and informal but at the same time very professional and serious about their work and keen on giving not only advice in the concrete matter but also from a broader perspective. You get the impression and feeling that you are in good hands and you can trust them fully.’
‘We had the joy of working with Jonas Blegvad Jensen, who guided us with employment demands from unions. He had a lot of knowledge and could quickly grasp the industry specifics.’
Key clients
Visma Local Government A/S
The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark
Dansk Teater
The Danish Patient Safety Authority
APMT
Forsikringsselskabet Himmerland G/S
The Municipality of Rudersdal
The Danish Parliament
TPI Composites Inc.
Work highlights
- Assisted APM Terminals Aarhus A/S (part of MAERSK Group) with the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, especially with the agreement covering the dock workers.
- Provided strategic and legal advice to The Danish Patient Safety Authority on a case regarding the dismissal of 500 temporary workers during Covid-19.
- Advised the Municipality of Rudersdal on the employment law issues related to a sensitive matter, after the Danish police had taken a young former substitute teacher into custody due to suspicion of rape of a student.
DLA Piper Denmark
With a strong international presence, DLA Piper Denmark’s employment team is noted for its capabilities in advising employers on the employment aspects of M&A and transactional matters, alongside mandates relating to outsourcings, incentive schemes, union issues and pensions. The practice is led by Nina Wedsted, who represents Danish and international clients and is well equipped to handle large-scale cross-border cases. Wedsted is supported by Morten Ritter, who is known for his ‘impeccable service’ and abilities as a negotiator in contentious employment matters. Another key contact is the ‘service-minded’ Michael Klejs Pedersen.
Practice head(s):
Nina Wedsted
Other key lawyers:
Morten Ritter; Michael Klejs Pedersen; Marie Louise Aagaard
Testimonials
‘The team provides on-time and to-the-point service. Via their participation in their global network, they can take the lead and assist internationally in a fast and efficient way making them a reliable partner for navigating cross-border employment law matters.’
‘Nina Wedsted is the absolute top employment lawyer in Copenhagen. Always available and always with on-the-spot advice.’
‘Morten Ritter not only gives legal advice but he also understands the needs of the business and guides us through different scenarios for us to choose the right outcome for us. On top of that, he always catches if there is something we are not aligned on or don’t fully understand to make sure that the work done is not wasted or indifferent. Morten is one of the best attorneys in the area of labour law that we have worked with.’
‘Michael Klejs Pedersen: Fast to respond, pragmatic and to the point. Things get done in a professional manner. Always service minded and available.’
‘Morten Ritter stands out as a lawyer who not only excels in legal expertise but also in his ability to deliver results that are commercially viable and strategically beneficial. His work has consistently exceeded my expectations, and I give him my highest recommendation.’
‘Highly skilled and a very deep understanding of not just the case at hand but also reading the overall situation. Morten Ritter has truly been an excellent partner and has shown all of the above and more. It’s all about trust and that’s what was put forward.’
Key clients
ARKEN museum of modern art
Kongens Sløjd ApS
Sonoco Products Company
Dansk Sygeplejeråd
AP Pension f.m.b.a.
itm8 Holding A/S (formerly IT Relation)
Polaris Equity
ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund PE B.V.
Re-Match Group
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Abbott Laboratories
NEC Corporation
Nordic Eye Private Equity
Rekom Group
Broad Horizon B.V.
Dansk Camping Union
Resultatkultur ApS
SaaS Expand Agency ApS
Foreningen Sport & Charity
Work highlights
- Assisted AP Pension with legal matters related to non-discrimination issues in insurance policies applicable in the labour market, particularly regarding the non-discrimination of pregnant insurance takers.
- Advised Jysk Fynsk Kapital on the sale of DOT A/S.
Horten
Horten’s employment team is highly regarded for its ‘extraordinary strategic understanding’, particularly in the public sector and issues relating to the employment elements of M&A transactions. The team’s varied caseload spans union negotiations, collective agreements and TUPE-related matters, with key clients including the Municipality of Copenhagen. The team is headed up by Thomas Christian Thune, an experienced adviser focusing on incentive structures, business transfers and mass dismissals; Thune has also expanded the team’s capabilities in immigration and permit-related matters. He is assisted by Erik Wendelboe Christiansen, who is recognised for his deep expertise in public employment law and skills as a litigator.
Practice head(s):
Thomas Christan Thune
Other key lawyers:
Erik Wendelboe Christiansen
Testimonials
‘Always a quick and business-oriented response to employment issues.’
‘Great and trustworthy collaboration with Thomas Christian Thune.’
‘Extraordinary strategic understanding.’
‘They act as one, well informed and pro-active.’
‘Qualified, communicative, eager to help.’
Key clients
The Municipality of Copenhagen
The Municipality of Hvidovre
Ironman Group
The Region of Southern Denmark
The Danish Labour Market Insurance (Arbejdsmarkedets Erhvervssikring)
Danish Chamber of Commerce
CS Wind Offshore A/S
Banking Circle Denmark, a branch of Banking Circle S.A.
Complete Filtration Resources ApS
Danske Commodities A/S
Work highlights
- Advised Odsherred Forsyning A/S on the termination and subsequent immediate dismissal of a CFO who is under suspicion of having provided the management team with incorrect financial information.
- Advised the municipality of Hvidovre on a large workplace-related investigation which was initiated by a complaint received from a union on behalf of a large number of garbage collector-workers in the Municipality against a number of managers in the Municipality, with allegations of creating a hostile psychological working environment.
IUNO
IUNO’s employment team covers the full array of HR legal services, with a niche focus on whistleblowing matters, tax-related employment issues, incentive plans and terminations. The team is co-led by Anders Etgen Reitz, a specialist in cross-border employment matters who advises various multinational clients. Reitz works with the ‘outstanding’ Søren Hessellund Klausen, who handles legal investigations, particularly regarding discrimination matters.
Practice head(s):
Anders Etgen Reitz; Søren Hessellund Klausen
Other key lawyers:
Cecilie Groth Henriksen
Testimonials
‘I work with Søren Hessellund Klausen and Cecilie Groth Henriksen. We highly appreciate that they have a good understanding of the line of business that we are in and that they can support us with additional understanding of our collaborative agreement.’
‘They are very pragmatic and straight-forward.’
‘They are easy to talk to, very pragmatic and understand our industry and business.’
Key clients
Warner Music Denmark
British Airways
European Energy
KMD
TD Synnex
Boulebar Denmark
Dachser Denmark A/S
Work highlights
- Advised Warner Music Denmark on the full range of employment issues, including terminations and new hires, and consultancy agreements.
- Assisted KMD with establishing an external whistleblower hotline for all employees, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Advised TD Synnex Denmark on questions relating to the removal of a public holiday, working time issues, remote work for an employee in the US, and various employment contractual matters.
Lund Elmer Sandager
Lund Elmer Sandager’s employment team is dedicated to advising employers and is best known for its proficiency in union relations and termination matters. The team is also well equipped to handle contentious matters for its diverse range of domestic and international clients. The practice is led by Michael Møller Nielsen, who enhances the team’s offering with his specialised expertise in collective bargaining agreements and pension fund-related employment issues.
Practice head(s):
Michael Møller Nielsen
Testimonials
‘The team is led by partner Michael Møller Nielsen who is very strong in his field relative to union relations in Denmark. He excels in the hands-on strategic advice as well as de facto contact with the unions. His team is very responsive and we always get the best of advice from them.’
‘Very pragmatic and efficient legal advice on all different kinds of matters.’
Key clients
Ryanair Ltd
Malta Air
NEP
AxFlow A/S
Rippling
Globalization Partners
Fehmarn Belt Contractors A/S
Social Craft ApS
De Lage Landen Finans Danmark
SVL Denmark – franchise of Savills
Metro Therm
Vueling Airlines
DEKO
B. Braun Medical A/S
Teradata
EIT Raw Materials
Nextory Brother Nordic A/S
Deloitte
Film i Skåne AB
Inwido AB
Össur
Worldline
Resurs Bank
TFG Marine CA Auto Finance
Toyota
Hyster Yale
Monster
Ikono
Work highlights
- Assisting a private individual in a significant case against the Danish Ministry of Taxation.
- Negotiated collective bargaining agreements for Fehmarn Belt Contractors I/S, preventing strikes on the Fehmarn Belt project, and assisted in a cross-border industrial arbitration.
- Secured a collective bargaining agreement through Dansk Industri, ensuring the continuation of its work supporting marginalised workers.
Mazanti-Andersen
Mazanti-Andersen’s employment team is well equipped to navigate employment matters which arise during corporate and financial transactions, with particular emphasis on termination matters. The practice’s extensive expertise ensures it is adept at handling non-contentious and contentious matters, with the firm taking on high-stakes employment litigation. The team is helmed by Susanne Ingemann and Mette Gahrn-Jensen, who both have a strong track record in handling complex corporate employment matters. Anne Marie Abrahamsen joined the team from Lundgrens in March 2025.
Practice head(s):
Susanne Ingemann; Mette Gahrn-Jensen
Testimonials
‘Mazanti stands out in the legal landscape due to its exceptional blend of expertise, innovation, and client-centric approach. The firm’s unique practice is characterised by a deep understanding of various legal domains, coupled with a commitment to delivering tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients. This combination of knowledge and personalized service makes Mazanti a highly sought-after legal partner.’
‘Mazanti distinguishes itself through its unwavering commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. The firm’s ability to combine deep legal knowledge with practical, real-world solutions sets it apart from competitors. Clients can trust that they are receiving top legal representation that is both effective and cost-efficient.’
‘Mette Gahrn-Jensen stands out for her exceptional competence and efficiency in handling complex legal matters. Mette is renowned for her deep expertise in employment law, consistently providing insightful and strategic advice that has proven invaluable to our clients. Her ability to navigate intricate legal landscapes with precision and clarity sets her apart from competitors.’
‘Susanne Ingemann – Fast and clear communication about status of the request. Wide knowledge and able to give answers when asked directly.’
Key clients
LMS365 (ELEARNINGFORCE)
Sunstone Life Science Ventures, Sound Bioventures, and Industrifonden
Plukon Food Group B.V
Work highlights
- Assisted Plukon Food Group B.V with various pre-closing actions relative to employment in connection with the 100% purchase of HKScan Denmark.
- Assisted LMS365 with various post-closing actions relative to employment law in connection with the process of raising DKK127m.
SIRIUS advokater
Covering both the employer and employee side of mandates, SIRIUS advokater’s employment team can advise on a broad range of employment matters, including cross-border issues. With established litigation and arbitration experience, the team is well versed in employment-related dispute resolution. Practice head Helle Nøhr Larsen has 30 years of experience and specialises in litigation, business transfers, outsourcings and collective dismissals. Founding partner and co-leader Pernille Backhausen has significant expertise in executive compensation work and restructurings, and has handled landmark Supreme Court cases.
Practice head(s):
Helle Nøhr Larsen
Other key lawyers:
Pernille Backhausen; Benjamin Lundström
Testimonials
‘Sirius has the best lawyers within the employment practice.’
‘Helle Nøhr Larsen is a highly recommended partner. She is very knowledgeable on employment and labour law issues, accessible, and provides no-nonsense, commercially attractive solutions.’
‘Pernille Backhausen is accessible, easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and solution-oriented.’
‘Exceptional knowledge about our business and industry. Always respond quickly and give great advice.’
‘The team is very impressive and strong. They are all highly experienced and legally sharp.’
‘Benjamin Lundström stands out for his exceptional commercial and people skills, which are crucial to the overall client experience and guiding clients through difficult situations.’
‘Very high level of competence combined with an ability to use it in concrete circumstances. Easy to have constructive dialogue, and well-liked by the clients we send to them.’
‘What sets this firm apart from others which we have worked with, apart from the professionalism, is the communication, flexibility, and ability to react quickly and deliver on extremely short deadlines.’
Key clients
BLS Capital A/S
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Novavi Foundation
Red Cross Asylafdeling
Socialpædagogernes Landsforbund
HK Privat
Dagbladet Børsen A/S
Yngre Læger
SUNOTEC EOOD
Deloitte Denmark Statsautoriseret Revisionspartnerselskab
Skau Reipurth
Skau Reipurth’s growing employment team offers comprehensive expertise across a wide spectrum of employment matters, serving national and international clients. The practice is particularly adept at handling complex redundancy strategies, M&A employment matters and option agreements. The team is headed up by Jonas Enkegaard, who attracts praise for his ‘insightful and pragmatic advice’ on complex employment matters, and his strong international knowledge and network spanning Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
Practice head(s):
Jonas Enkegaard
Testimonials
‘Jonas Enkegaard is a highly experienced employment lawyer and I value his sound business advice. He also has a broad range of expertise, from litigation to M&A-related employment law questions.’
‘Broad competencies in employment matters combined with associated subjects such as GDPR, Immigration law and tax law.’
‘A very service-minded team focusing on delivering clear and tangible answers.’
‘Jonas Enkegaard is one of the most experienced employment lawyers in Denmark. Great and winning personality.’
‘Jonas Enkegaard and his team have an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of employment law and are capable of giving business-oriented advice.’
‘Jonas Enkegaard stands out due to his knowledge of Danish, Swedish and Norwegian employment law and employer liabilities for industrial injuries.’
‘Great service, very popular with our internal HR team. Gives clear and practical advice.’
‘We have followed Jonas Enkegaard and continue to be grateful for his insightful and pragmatic advice. ’
Key clients
Warner Bros. Discovery
The Association of Specialist Doctors
GPA Flowsystem A/S
Plandent A/S
NNE
Adobe Denmark A/S
Nordian ApS
Visma Logbuy
Orbex Express Launch
Pack Tech
Top Partners
Egon Zehnder
Anzet A/S
Synopsys Denmark ApS
Chananelle group (Livera and Femilet)
Apave Group
Femern Link Contractors
Work highlights
- Advised a global construction group concerning a claim for underpayment and breach of collective agreement in Denmark while providing services in Denmark.
- Advised a foreign group on a collective redundancy in Denmark and assisted on all related matters.
- Advised a foreign group on the acquisition of a Danish company in connection with its establishment in Denmark.
Clemens
Clemens‘ employment team advises an impressive portfolio of clients across a broad range of employment issues, including an array of Scandinavian and multinational corporations. The ‘great bench of talent’ is led by Mette Neve, who enhances the team’s capabilities with her expertise in restructuring matters and bonus schemes.
Practice head(s):
Mette Neve
Testimonials
‘Clemens Law works with customers, and that gives the impression that you are not just a number in the line of a worklist.’
‘Mette Neve is always ready to help us. She is very good at giving an overview of difficult matters, so it is possible for us to make decisions.’
‘Very professional, fast response times and great ability to explain complicated stuff in a simple and understandable way.’
Key clients
Qatar Airways
Loewe
Heidrick & Struggles
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
Emerson Corporation
Work & Co
Guess
PATRIZIA
Securitas
Lauritzen Bulkers
Bureau Veritas
BEUMER Group
Ball Group
Kramp Danmark
Interflora
BAUHAUS
Spirax-Sarco Engineering
McAfee
Uponor
Den Jydske Haandværkerskole (The Technical College of Jutland)
Shanghai Electric Windpower Group
Cavendish Hydrogen
Work highlights
- Assisted Foodora with the closure of Danish operations, including among others support with the collective redundancy process.
- Assisted a leading luxury watch brand with the strategic acquisition of its main distributor in Europe.
- Assisted a global tech giant with the Danish employment law aspects of a group-wide restructuring exercise.
LIND Advokataktieselskab
LIND Advokataktieselskab’s employment team specialises in union-related employment matters, acting for numerous Danish unions on work including collective agreement negotiations and discrimination matters. Under the leadership of Frederik Brocks and Mads Bendix Skelbæk-Knudsen, who are experienced employment litigators and arbitrators, the practice is also proficient in handling employment disputes before Danish courts and specialised arbitration tribunals.
Practice head(s):
Frederik Brocks; Mads Bendix Skelbæk-Knudsen
Testimonials
‘Lind Advokataktieselskab has a special insight into the work and practice in trade unions, which means that the quality of the counselling is very high, and that the counselling is particularly useful.’
‘Mads Bendix Skelbæk-Knudsen is a very skilled lawyer, and we greatly benefit from his specialist knowledge in employment law. He has very special industry knowledge of trade unions, and this gives him a special ability to target his counselling and assessments to our needs.’
‘The team at Lind always provides a professional service, which in terms of employment law is at a very high legal level. Additionally, the team contributes with excellent business acumen and a deep understanding of the client’s needs.’
Key clients
Djøf – the Danish Union for social sciences, business and law
DM – The Danish Association of Masters and PhDs
Dansk Metal – The Danish Metal Workers’ Union
Akademikerne – The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations
Pharmadanmark
3F – United Federation of Workers in Denmark
Danish Union for Electricians
Danish Union for Psychologists
Danish Union for Physiotherapists
Danish Union for Midwifes
Danish Union for Occupational Therapists
Danish Union for Veterinarians
HK
Serviceforbundet
DSR
Maersk Tankers A/S
KPMG Acor Tax P/S
Innargi A/S
A.P. Møller Capital P/S
Nets A/S
A.P. Møller Holding A/S
Dornan Engineering Ltd.
Fjernvarme Horsens A/S
Deugro Danmark A/S
Mercury Engineering ApS
Jones Engineering Group Denmark
Work highlights
- Advising Akademikerne on a claim before the Danish Labour court regarding the understanding and implementation of the Danish legislation on use of temporary agency workers.
- Acting for the Danish Metal Workers’ Union in a dispute concerning the breach of collective bargaining agreements in the field of aviation.
- Acting for Djøf and DM in litigation against a public authority concerning possible age discrimination during a redundancy process.
Magnusson Denmark
Recognised for its skill in ‘understanding delicate situations’, Magnusson Denmark’s team advises local and foreign employers on incentive schemes, collective bargaining issues, misconduct investigations and executive contracts. The team is led by Tom Froberg, who has well-rounded expertise with a focus on collective employment matters, incentive schemes, TUPE transactions and employment restructurings. Managing partner Sam Jalaei bolsters the team’s offering by leveraging his M&A and corporate expertise to advise on transaction-related employment matters.
Practice head(s):
Tom Froberg
Other key lawyers:
Sam Jalaei
Testimonials
‘Strong employment law setup with people that are good at listening and understanding delicate situations.’
‘Tom Froberg is good at strategy.’
‘Sam Jalaei is a brilliant negotiator and communicator – high energy.’
‘User friendly, knowledgeable and responsive. Very helpful.’
‘Tom Froberg is a pleasure to work with. He has ready access to the relevant documents and provides timely and useful advice.’
‘The team is very responsive, great to work with and provides accurate advice. Everything you would like to see from a law firm.’
‘We love working with Sam Jalaei. He is always available, takes care of all your legal queries and makes you feel like you are the most important client they have. His personal involvement in the work makes Magnusson as a team stand out as well.’
‘Very engaged. Highly motivated.’
Key clients
Algol Chemicals OY
Brambles/CHEP
CROWN Roofing and Cladding Limited
Dataminr
Konica Minolta Business Solutions A/S
Magnit Global Denmark ApS
Meira OY
Mountain Top / RealTruck
Plug and Play
TÜV SÜD
Collaborate Advice
Syngenta Nordics A/S
Teknos OY ViaBill A/S
Vion Food Group (via Holla Legal)
Zeekr
Allegion
Milexia Group
Ebner Stolz
Work highlights
- Represented a French specialist distributor of radio and microwave components and scientific instrumentation for electronics industries in its acquisition, together with Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale, of 100% share capital of a company offering similar products and services.
- Advised on a mass redundancy plan for a client’s Nordic business across the Nordics, focusing on Denmark, after initially settling a bonus dispute with a former executive.
Littler | enevold (Trading name of Enevold Advokatfirma)
Leveraging its strong international presence, Littler | enevold (Trading name of Enevold Advokatfirma)'s 'innovative' employment practice specialises in employment matters which arise from cross-border corporate transactions, collective bargaining agreements and employment-related dispute resolution. Leading the team are Bo Enevold Uhrenfeldt, who has expertise in international employment law compliance, labour relations and workplace health and safety matters, and Christian Bonne Rasmussen, who is a go-to name for collective bargaining agreements, discrimination cases, and employee undertakings and dismissals.
Practice head(s):
Bo Enevold Uhrenfeldt; Christian Bonne Rasmussen
Testimonials
‘I work with partner Bo Enevold Uhrenfeldt and partner Christian Bonne Rasmussen because they have a great understanding of Danish labour law, from which I greatly benefit.’
‘They always have up-to-date knowledge within their areas of expertise and a good commercial understanding.’
‘Always ready with good and solid advice and friendly reply. Always professional.’
Key clients
Girteka Logistics
Powerheat Plastic Sweden AB
Thermo-Transit Danmark A/S
TotalEnergies Upstream Danmark A/S
Work highlights
- Advised Girteka Logistics on the legal proceedings regarding the managing of director and employees’ breach of non-competition and non-solicitation clauses as well as the general duty of loyalty.
- Assisting TotalEnergies Upstream Danmark A/S with the education of its employees in employment matters.
- Assisting Thermo-Transit Danmark A/S with an injunction case against a former employee.
NJORD Law Firm
Leveraging its Nordic regional knowledge, NJORD Law Firm excels in managing cross-border employment transactions, including outsourcing issues, as well as M&A and restructuring matters. The team is also well equipped to handle employment issues related to insolvencies, unions, business misconduct and data protection mandates. Practice head Lars Lokdam specialises in director contracts, resignation agreements and stock options and warrants, while Supreme Court litigator Anders Worsøe is the go-to adviser for international employment litigation.
Practice head(s):
Lars Lokdam
Other key lawyers:
Anders Worsøe
Key clients
Hays Specialist Recruitment A/S
Marc O’Polo International GmbH
Stiching for Justice
IBSA Nordic ApS
Httpool Denmark
Claes E-systems GmbH