Employment

Gorrissen Federspiel

Conduction of internal investigations, split work arrangements, and compensation schemes are among the core specialisms of Gorrissen Federspiel’s dedicated labour and employment law practice, who work on behalf of a domestic and international client portfolio that includes LEGO, Maersk, B&O and ISS. ‘Excellent litigator’ and department head Jacob Sand is well-known in the Danish market for his expertise on collective labour law, EU law, litigation concerning the unions’ right to initiate industrial actions, and posting of workers to Denmark. Rasmus Høj Christensen is praised as ’excellent at employment law’, with a strong track record for advising on the employment aspects of complex M&A transactions, outsourcing and restructuring.

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Testimonials

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‘The team is amazingly responsive. It is efficient and regardless of the time difference, there is an answer within hours.’
‘Jacob Sand is just amazing. He knows what he is talking about. Ditte Grundtvig Larsen is very good too; smart, responsive and efficient.’
‘Ditte Grundtvig Larsen is unique as she always delivers practical advice of a high-value and never shies away from challenging the client. She is very experienced within internal investigations and whistle-blower cases.'
'Jacob Sand has in-depth knowledge of EU law and is second to none in Denmark in this field.'
‘The team is one of the best in Denmark. They provide pragmatic and legally sound solutions.’
‘I consider Jacob Sand to be an excellent litigator. He is extremely responsive and has a knowledge of EU law that is second to none in Denmark.'
'Ditte Grundtvig Larsen is excellent, especially in outsourcing matters and TUPE-related aspects of this. Ditte is also strong in incentive schemes and has a general knowledge of employment law that is extremely high.’
‘Rasmus Høj Christensen is excellent at employment law. I appreciate his deep knowledge and business-orientated and people-focused advise.’

Key clients

LEGO
Philip Morris International
Maersk Group
Chr. Hansen
Nordea Group
Salling Group
Intact Financial Corporation
ISS Group
Hafnia Limited
Demant
Royal Arctic Line A/S
Green Power Denmark
Grundfos

Work highlights

Advised Denmark-based global bioscience company Chr. Hansen Holding A/S on all employment aspects in connection with its USD 25 billion merger with Denmark-based biosolutions company Novozymes A/S.
Advised Danish offshore drilling operator Maersk Drilling on all employment aspects in relation to its EUR 3.8 billion merger with US-based offshore drilling contractor Noble Corporation.
Assisted the Nordic region’s largest financial group, Nordea, with employment related advice in connection with its EUR 270 million acquisition of Danish life and pension company TopDanmark Life from Topdanmark Forsikring A/S.

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