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Hellström Law’s employment practice regularly acts for domestic and international clients in connection with redundancies, terminations, collective bargaining agreements, union consultations, and workplace harassment and discrimination claims, among other matters. Practice head Johan Karlman is best known for representing employers, but also advises trade unions and individual employees; he has recently been especially active on redundancy matters. Anna Fernqvist Svensson, whose broad practice includes discrimination disputes, and senior associate Natalie Stjernström, who is noted for her experience advising on workplace environment issues and workplace discrimination investigations, also play key roles in the team.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Hellström Law has a broad and knowledgeable group that can deal with several different problems.’

  • ‘Johan Karlman is highly responsive and finds effective solutions. He is very solution oriented.'

  • ‘During the process, we encountered a highly complex situation and negotiations with the other party, who brought in a large team covering various aspects and topics. Natalie Stjernström from Hellström impressively outperformed and disarmed the opposing counsel through meticulous preparation, combined with her extensive experience and expertise.’

  • ‘I have worked with Natalie Stjernström, who has been very committed, efficient, knowledgeable and punctual.’

  • ‘They have great commitment to push our issues forward. They are accessible and very competent.’

  • 'They provide cost-effective and practice advice on employment matters and Swedish employment law.'

  • ‘The team is very competent and experienced in reorganisations and union negotiations.’

  • ‘The team strikes the perfect balance, combining the right expertise and experience with humility and a strong focus on the client.’

Key clients

  • L&T Technology Services filial
  • Lynes Technologies Sweden AB
  • Sundsvall Municipality

Work highlights

  • Advised Lynes Technologies Sweden AB on strategic advice and hands-on assistance in a redundancy procedure that included union consultations.
  • Advising Sundsvall Municipality on several discrimination cases in court.

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.

Johan Karlman

Other key lawyers

Anna Fernqvist Svensson, Natalie Stjernström