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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.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘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.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nina Wedsted

Other key lawyers

Morten Ritter, Michael Klejs Pedersen, Marie Louise Aagaard