CMS Wistrand’s employment practice is particularly strong at handling the employment aspects of M&A transactions as well as cases concerning collective bargaining agreements and trade secrets, especially in the construction sector. Jakob Bernander leads the Stockholm team and has experience advising domestic and international clients on transactions, reorganisations, TUPE issues, and dismissals. Jörgen Larsson, who focuses on trade secrets infringements, collective bargaining agreements, and regulatory issues, oversees the Gothenburg office alongside Maria Kosteska Fägerquist, whose practice covers trade union negotiations, TUPE work, dismissals, and work environment matters.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Their commitment and professionalism is outstanding and the work they produce is of a high quality. The communication style is also very pleasant.'

  • ‘Jörgen Larsson is a standout performer in the area when it comes to understanding the Swedish labour market and its international ties. One thing that clearly separates him from others is his deep understanding of the implications of the practice of collective bargaining agreements in the Swedish market. He understands how this is put into practice on an operational level in an organisation.'

  • ‘Jörgen Larsson and Maria Kosteska Fägerquist are outstanding employment lawyers, both very professional and friendly.'

  • ‘A strong team with excellent response times.'

  • ‘The team acts professionally and has very deep and broad competence within their areas of expertise. They also have efficient working methods.’

  • ‘Their individuals act professionally and efficiently and have great knowledge in their respective fields.'

Key clients

  • Swedish Construction Federation
  • Nordic Choice Hotels

Work highlights

  • Representing the Swedish Construction Federation in a number of disputes with the Swedish trade union Byggnads concerning collective bargaining agreements.
  • Regularly assisting Nordic Choice Hotels with general employment matters and also work environment matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jakob Bernander, Jörgen Larsson, Maria Kosteska Fägerquist