Nordics - Sweden

Morris Law

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Morris Law’s employment team handles a wide variety of mandates, particularly in the gaming, auto, engineering, retail, IT and real estate sectors. The practice is well known for advising on mass redundancies arising in the context of corporation reorganisations as well as handling trade union negotiations. Gothenburg-based practice head Martin Vildhede specialises in mass redundancy cases as well as terminations and trade secrets cases. Roger Wier, also in Gothenburg, advises domestic and overseas companies on contentious and non-contentious employment issues, including those concerning M&A transactions.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The team at Morris Law demonstrates a unique blend of legal expertise, commitment, and innovation that sets them apart.'

  • ‘Martin Vildhede understands what clients are trying to do. He is very responsive and always finds time to help out each and every client, no matter how big or small.'

  • ‘Martin Vildhede is a calm, confident, and professional negotiator. He is humble, senses the atmosphere in a room and is able to make even the toughest of negotiations a comfortable experience thanks to his communication skills. He always clarifies expectations of parties and presents a clear agenda and sticks to it. He delivers to a high standard in a timely manner.'

  • 'Ana Ferreira Rodrigues brings a fresh perspective to every case and is known for her innovative approach to solving legal challenges.'

  • ‘Martin Vildhede is outstanding. What sets him apart from competitors is his unwavering dedication to client success and his exceptional legal expertise.'
  • 'Martin Vildhede has a unique ability to dissect complex legal issues and provide practical solutions. His attention to detail and commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for clients is truly commendable. He also has genuine concern for this clients.'
  • ‘They have a very customer-centric approach that is professional at the same time.'

  • 'Morris Law has a strong commitment to client success. They have a deep understanding of employment law intricacies and consistently provide practical solutions that yield positive results. This practical approach, combined with their successful track record, is impressive.'

Key clients

  • China-Euro Vehicle Technology AB (CEVT)
  • Carbon Cloud
  • Yepstr
  • Teleperformance
  • Kongsberg Automotive
  • Vogue Scandinavia
  • Astara
  • Lois Jeans (Los Hermanos Azules B.V.)
  • Freemelt
  • Hyundai Welding

Work highlights

  • Assisted CarbonCloud with an extensive reorganisation, resulting in a 20% reduction of its total workforce.
  • Providing ongoing labour law advice to Kongsberg Automotive in Sweden on all employment law matters, including acting in an ongoing patent compensation dispute.
  • Acted for China-Euro Vehicle Technology AB in an extensive employment termination dispute.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Martin Vildhede

Other key lawyers

Ana Ferreira Rodrigues, Roger Wier