The ‘strong, very skilled‘ team at Bech-Bruun advises a diverse client roster, including municipalities and the Danish Financial Services Union, on the employment aspects of mergers, investigations of abuse, and contentious matters concerning redundancies. Rated by clients as ‘one of the top employment law advisers in Denmark‘, Lise Lauridsen leads the team and is particularly adept at advising domestic and international corporates on the protection of trade secrets and outsourcing work; she also represents high-level employees before inquiry commissions. Morten Ulrich has ‘exceptional knowledge‘ and primarily advises employers in both the public and private sectors on the employee termination issues, and ‘top-class lawyer‘ Sandro Ratkovic assists companies with business immigration matters and violations of the Danish business immigration regime.

Kromann Reumert‘s ‘clear and reliable‘ team handles the full gamut of employment issues, particularly relating to restructurings, the setting up of schemes and policies under the Whistleblower Act, and incentive and retention structures. Practice head Marianne Granhøj is ‘extremely dependable and knowledgeable‘, and frequently advises boards of directors on the appointment and exit of executive management, handles investigations, and assists with the structuring of remuneration policies. Jens Lund Mosbek advises public employers and corporates on pension schemes, managers’ legal rights, and equity based pay issues, often representing clients in disputes before the Labour Court and the European Court of Justice. Claus Juel Hansen has substantial contentious expertise and is particularly experienced in handling disputes concerning the employment aspects of corporate and M&A matters.

Boutique employment firm Labora Legal houses a ‘super professional‘ team which advises companies of all sizes, from up-and-coming enterprises to large corporations, on HR operations, re-hiring processes, and the posting of temporary workforces. ‘Outstanding lawyer‘ Tina Reissmann primarily advises on collective dismissals, reorganisations and the negotiation of collective agreements. Catrine Søndergaard Byrne has diverse expertise in HR-related data protection matters, and advises domestic and international clients on strategic implementation processes and terminations. Jeppe Høyer Jørgensen has extensive experience in advising on the transfer of undertakings and trade secrets work, and Signe Renée West is particularly experienced in advising on outsourcing agreements, M&A-related employment issues, and the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.

The ‘excellent boutique labour law practice‘ at Norrbom Vinding solely acts for management in matters concerning HR restructuring processes, discrimination allegations and external investigations. Jørgen Vinding and Christian K. Clasen jointly lead the team; Vinding assists clients in the semi-public and public sectors, in addition to foreign organisations which seek advice on setting up and conducting business within Denmark, and Clasen’s areas of expertise include industrial relations and collective bargaining mandates. Yvonne Frederiksen focuses on dispensing advice relating to discrimination law, restrictive covenants, and collective bargaining, and often appears before the Supreme Court in discrimination disputes.

The employment team at Accura Advokatpartnerselskab advises clients on the full range of employment matters, and often collaborates with the M&A department to advise on the HR aspects of transactions, including the negotiation of management participation programme terms and conditions. Morten Langer co-heads the practice alongside Nicolai Hesgaard; Langer uses his ‘quick wit‘ to advise HR departments and executive officers on amendments to employment terms, incentive plans, and anti-competitive agreements, while Hesgaard often assists private equity funds and multinational companies on the HR aspects of GDPR issues and bonus based incentive schemes.

The ‘strong and very skilled‘ team at Bruun & Hjejle serves the needs of a varied client base, including investment, real estate asset management and television broadcasting companies. The team regularly advises on employee transfers and collective bargaining agreements. Practice co-head Elise Ross-Hansen is a ‘very skilled and a good, calm negotiator‘ and is particularly adept at advising on the regulation of employees within the financial sector, conducting investigations, and assisting with employee sanctions. Co-head Flemming Strømme Martinussen has extensive experience in assisting joint ventures with collective bargaining matters, investigations, and cross-border employee matters.

Gorrissen Federspiel’s team handles the full gamut of employment and labour law issues, including the conduction of internal investigations, split work arrangements, and compensation schemes. Jacob Sand leads the team with his extensive experience in advising on contentious matters concerning termination of pay. Managing counsel Rasmus Høj Christensen has notable expertise in advising major employers on employee relations and the negotiation of cash and share-based incentive programs, and Sabine Brandhøj Overgaard focuses on advising on the drafting of employment contracts, and redundancy processes.

Rated by clients as having the ‘the best employment law team in Denmark‘, Poul Schmith is both ‘thorough and reliable‘ and handles the full spectrum of employment issues, including acquisitions, restructurings, labour clauses, and working condition issues. Jonas Blegvad Jensen and Marianne Lage jointly head up the practice from Aarhus and Copenhagen respectively. Jensen primarily advises government bodies and public companies across the energy sector on the recruitment and dismissal of senior employees, while Lage is a ‘brilliant‘ collective labour law expert who often acts for employers in the negotiation and renewal of collective agreements.

With a ‘high level of experience and a proactive approach‘, the team at SIRIUS advokater acts for both employers and employees in individual and collective employment matters. The team advises on restructurings and employment contracts, with an emphasis on commercial disputes and business transfers. Pernille Backhausen and Benjamin Lundström jointly head up the practice; Backhausen is known for her ‘high level skills and deep knowledge’ of executive benefits and compensation work, and Lundström primarily handles disputes and also advises on terminations and severance agreements.

The team at DLA Piper Denmark primarily assists employers with outsourcings, union related issues, and the employment aspects of transactions. The team often acts for multinational employers in contentious matters, including injunctions and arbitration proceedings before the Labour Court. Practice head Nina Wedsted utilises her broad expertise to advise companies within the financial services and pharmaceuticals industries on restrictive covenants, employee statuses, and share-option plans. Daniel Markussen has extensive knowledge of data protection and international transactions, and advises on the employment aspects of collective redundancies and collective bargaining agreements.

The ‘highly capable and driven team‘ at IUNO advises a diverse client base on both contentious and non-contentious issues, including pensions work, employee data privacy issues and collective bargaining matters. The ‘excellent‘ Anders Etgen Reitz co-heads the team alongside Søren Hessellund Klausen. Reitz often provides ‘pragmatic and succinct‘ advice on employment contracts and cross-border commuting issues, while Klausen handles terminations, whistleblower schemes, and employee insurance coverage matters.

Lund Elmer Sandager houses an ‘extremely dedicated‘ team which acts for multinational employers, which notably include Ryanair and Teradata, and large players in the Danish agricultural market. Michael Møller Nielsen heads up the practice, frequently providing ‘honest engagement and interest‘ when advising corporations on the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements with trade unions, in addition to issues regarding government remuneration rules. Senior attorney Julie Flindt Rasmussen has ‘vast knowledge and insight‘ and is particularly adept at advising on employment related GDPR issues, employee reorganisation matters, and contracts.

Mazanti-Andersen‘s team uses its ‘great, strong knowledge and deep subject-matter expertise‘ to advise employers on both contentious and non-contentious issues. The team handles the full spectrum of issues, including whistleblowing cases, working time regulations, and the employment aspects of M&A and IPO processes. Susanne Ingemann co-heads the practice alongside Mette Gahrn-Jensen. Rated by clients as ‘the best there is‘, Ingemann represents municipalities before the High Court in cases concerning severance agreements and unfair dismissals. Praised for her knowledge and efficiency, Gahrn-Jensen assists corporates and high-level employees with matters regarding termination and separation agreements.

Plesner‘s employment and labour law team demonstrates ‘exceptionally good knowledge‘ of public and private employment issues. The team handles a variety of mandates concerning whistleblower schemes and collective redundancy procedures. Tina Brøgger Sørensen leads the practice with her extensive expertise in data protection and employment law, and regularly advises employers on senior management issues, discrimination claims and restructurings. Lise Høy Falsner is experienced in handling contentious matters before the Labour and Disciplinary Courts, and often dispenses advice on collective bargaining agreements and mass redundancies.

Based in Aarhus, the ‘strong team of genuine experts‘ at Clemens advises a diverse client base of technology, food and beverage, and transport companies on the full spectrum of employment matters. The ‘super clever‘ Tommy Angermair co-heads the practice alongside Mette Neve. Angermair advises numerous multinational companies on the employment aspects of M&A transactions and the protection of employers in relation to post-termination activities, while Neve has a great deal of contentious expertise.

Lundgrens‘ employment team advises a diverse client roster of listed companies, SMEs and public authorities on a range of issues, including share-based remuneration schemes, temporary employee issues, and post-termination restrictions. Anne Marie Abrahamson leads the team, and has broad knowledge spanning public employment law and the employment aspects of data protection work. Marie Louise Aagaard has particular expertise in advising on transactional employment issues, and advises on mass redundancies, equal treatment cases, and transfers of undertakings.

The team at Magnusson Denmark is particularly adept at dispensing advice on incentive schemes, whistleblowing programmes, and the employment of C-level executives. The firm’s client roster consists of domestic and international companies, most notably, United Colors of Benetton and Cornerstone. Practice head Tom Froberg has substantial experience in advising on senior executive employment terms, collective employment issues, and redundancy situations. Martin Skovbjerg departed to DreistStorgaard Advokater A/S in 2022.

The team at NJORD Law Firm is adept at handling multi-jurisdictional organisational restructurings, employment contracts, and litigation surrounding the misuse of business secrets. Miriam Michaelsen leads the team and advises domestic and international corporates on negotiations between unions and organisations, in addition to insourcing and outsourcing issues. Anders Worsøe is often engaged in international arbitration proceedings, and assists clients with changes in regional management and the expansion of business into Denmark.

The ‘highly competent‘ team at Skau Reipurth handles a range of matters, including the delegation of employees and related contracts, and rules concerning social security. Practice head Jonas Enkegaard advises domestic and international corporates and public authorities on executive service agreements, employee employment conditions and collective agreements.

Bird & Bird Advokatpartnerselskab leverages its international network to advise its lucrative client base on business transfers and union consultations; some notable clients include Mastercard and Trustpilot. Søren Narv Pedersen heads up the practice and has extensive experience in advising on compliance issues for foreign service providers, and also handles mass redundancies and bonus schemes. Associate Mia Boesen often assists clients with the implementation of changes to employment terms.

The team at Moalem Weitemeyer assists a varied client base of boards of directors, management and owners, in addition to athletes, coaches and managers. The team has diverse expertise spanning professional sport employment matters and the establishment of whistleblower hotlines. Pernille Nørkær and Poul Guo jointly lead the team; Nørkær is proficient in advising on post-integration and non-solicitation employment issues, while the ‘fast and reliable‘ Guo has extensive experience in handling share-based management incentive programmes and executive service agreements.