Employment

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.

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Testimonials

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‘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.