Marianne Lage –
Poul SchmithPoul 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.
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Testimonials
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- ‘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.
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Marianne Lage, Jonas Blegvad Jensen