Bech-Bruun ’s employment team is renowned for its broad expertise, particularly in advising on reorganisation and remuneration policies, data and trade secret protection issues and collective bargaining agreements. The team serves a diverse clientele, including public and private entities, and is well versed in managing employment-related litigation and investigations. The practice has expanded its offerings and has become a go-to adviser regarding complex Danish business immigration regulations. The team is headed up by Lise Lauridsen, who typically advises on matters involving executive-level employees. Another key name to note is the ‘invaluable’ Sandro Ratkovic, who handles cross-border employment matters including business immigration regulation work, trade secret protection issues and mass redundancies.

Gorrissen Federspiel’s dedicated employment team advises on complex and business-critical labour and employment matters, with a particular focus on restructurings, collective redundancies, executive benefits and workplace misconduct issues. The practice is also proficient in navigating the employee aspects of cross-border transactions and IPOs for key industrial sectors. Described by his clients as an ‘outstanding market leader’, Jacob Sand leads the team, with deep expertise in collective labour law, EU law and union rights issues. Other key contacts include Ditte Grundtvig Larsen, who is known for her guidance on outsourcing projects and investigations surrounding sensitive employment matters, and Rasmus Høj Christensen, who has expertise in employee relations work related to M&A transactions. Morten Ulrich joined the practice in 2025.

Kromann Reumert’s full-service employment team advises regional and international clients on high-profile employment investigations, litigation and the employment aspects of major corporate transactions. The team is also renowned for its public sector expertise spanning collective labour law strategies, collective bargaining work, and advice on the new Danish Whistleblower Act. Praised by clients as ‘exceptionally knowledgeable, pragmatic and strategic’, practice head Marianne Granhøj is valued for her expertise in executive service contracts and inventive structures, with a strong focus on cross-border work. Other key contacts include Jens Lund Mosbek, a leading employment litigator, and Maria Bekke Eiersted, who leverages her experience in the M&A corporate team to advise on complex employment matters.

Boutique labour and employment firm Norrbom Vinding exclusively represents employers, and the team excels in employment litigation and offers expert advice on industrial relations, discrimination claims, pensions issues, and termination restrictions. The team’s size and specialist knowledge enable it to navigate complex regulatory frameworks. The practice is led by managing partner Christian K. Clasen, who has notable expertise in employment litigation and industrial relations work. He is supported by Yvonne Frederiksen, who is head of the firm’s discrimination practice, and Jorgen Vinding, who is a public sector employment law specialist. Other key contacts include Torben Mølgaard Hededal and Sara Baldus. Ramus Linding departed in January 2024.

Clients commend Accura Advokatpartnerselskab’s employment practice for its ‘laser-sharp focus’ and ‘innovative solutions’. Renowned for its expertise in M&A-related employment matters, the team also provides comprehensive advice across a wide range of employment matters, including incentive and equity-based schemes and internal employment investigations. The team’s strong international network allows it to advise Danish and international clients. Practice heads Morten Langer and Nicolai Hesgaard are both reputable experts in the private labour market and lead complex employment matters related to large-scale corporate transactions, among other matters. Sebastian Alexander Buchwald is another key contact, advising on TUPE, collective redundancies, incentive schemes, and the employment aspects of M&A.

Bruun & Hjejle’s employment team advises on the entire gamut of employment matters while also working as an integrated part of the firm’s offering on M&A, IPO and real estate transactions, and high-profile litigation work. The team is jointly led by Elise Ross-Hansen and Flemming Strømme Martinussen. Ross-Hansen ‘stands out in the industry’, advising major clients on incentive schemes, restructurings, and discrimination matters, while Martinussen has in-depth knowledge of cross-border employee matters, collective bargaining uses and labour litigation.

Boutique employment firm Labora Legal is renowned for its ‘no-nonsense approach’ and for providing ‘expert guidance throughout a wide range of HR matters’. The partner-only team advises companies of all sizes and demonstrates notable expertise in terminations, incentive schemes and GDPR compliance. The practice is primarily led by the experienced Tina Reissmann, whose deep knowledge spans reorganisations, collective dismissals, collective agreements and the harmonisation of employment conditions. Co-head Jeppe Høyer Jørgensen is a key adviser to several high-profile clients and has extensive experience in employment litigation. Co-head Signe Renée West has also bolstered the team’s offering with her previous experience at the Confederation of Danish Industries and her expertise in union-related mandates and reorganisation projects. Tommy Angemair joined the team from Clemens in April 2025.

Plesner’s employment team is highly skilled in advising both national and international clients on a broad range of employment matters, with strength in takeovers, restructurings and redundancies. The team is also highly skilled in litigation, with a particular focus on discrimination and workplace safety cases, and the group also offers an internal whistleblower service to its clients. The practice is led by Tina Brøgger Sørensen, who has been praised by clients for her ‘exceptional guidance’; she offers substantial expertise in issues at the cross section of GDPR and employment matters, and incentive schemes. The team is strengthened by Lise Høy Falsner, a highly experienced employment litigator, and senior counsel Jacob Falsner, who has strength in data protection matters and the administration of whistleblower schemes.

Poul Schmith’s employment team provides extensive expertise in employment law to its major public and private clients. The team is highly skilled in managing complex employment-related mandates arising from major corporate reorganisations, including collective bargaining agreements and redundancy strategies. The practice is led by a highly capable duo: Copenhagen-based co-head Marianne Lage has a strong track record in complex union negotiations, and Aarhus-based Jonas Blegvad Jensen offers expertise in multijurisdictional work, with specific capabilities in the energy sector.

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.

Horten’s employment team is highly regarded for its ‘extraordinary strategic understanding’, particularly in the public sector and issues relating to the employment elements of M&A transactions. The team’s varied caseload spans union negotiations, collective agreements and TUPE-related matters, with key clients including the Municipality of Copenhagen. The team is headed up by Thomas Christian Thune, an experienced adviser focusing on incentive structures, business transfers and mass dismissals; Thune has also expanded the team’s capabilities in immigration and permit-related matters. He is assisted by Erik Wendelboe Christiansen, who is recognised for his deep expertise in public employment law and skills as a litigator.

IUNO’s employment team covers the full array of HR legal services, with a niche focus on whistleblowing matters, tax-related employment issues, incentive plans and terminations. The team is co-led by Anders Etgen Reitz, a specialist in cross-border employment matters who advises various multinational clients. Reitz works with the ‘outstanding’ Søren Hessellund Klausen, who handles legal investigations, particularly regarding discrimination matters.

Lund Elmer Sandager’s employment team is dedicated to advising employers and is best known for its proficiency in union relations and termination matters. The team is also well equipped to handle contentious matters for its diverse range of domestic and international clients. The practice is led by Michael Møller Nielsen, who enhances the team’s offering with his specialised expertise in collective bargaining agreements and pension fund-related employment issues.

Mazanti-Andersen’s employment team is well equipped to navigate employment matters which arise during corporate and financial transactions, with particular emphasis on termination matters. The practice’s extensive expertise ensures it is adept at handling non-contentious and contentious matters, with the firm taking on high-stakes employment litigation. The team is helmed by Susanne Ingemann and Mette Gahrn-Jensen, who both have a strong track record in handling complex corporate employment matters. Anne Marie Abrahamsen joined the team from Lundgrens in March 2025.

Covering both the employer and employee side of mandates, SIRIUS advokater’s employment team can advise on a broad range of employment matters, including cross-border issues. With established litigation and arbitration experience, the team is well versed in employment-related dispute resolution. Practice head Helle Nøhr Larsen has 30 years of experience and specialises in litigation, business transfers, outsourcings and collective dismissals. Founding partner and co-leader Pernille Backhausen has significant expertise in executive compensation work and restructurings, and has handled landmark Supreme Court cases.

Skau Reipurth’s growing employment team offers comprehensive expertise across a wide spectrum of employment matters, serving national and international clients. The practice is particularly adept at handling complex redundancy strategies, M&A employment matters and option agreements. The team is headed up by Jonas Enkegaard, who attracts praise for his ‘insightful and pragmatic advice’ on complex employment matters, and his strong international knowledge and network spanning Denmark, Sweden and Norway.

Clemens‘ employment team advises an impressive portfolio of clients across a broad range of employment issues, including an array of Scandinavian and multinational corporations. The ‘great bench of talent’ is led by Mette Neve, who enhances the team’s capabilities with her expertise in restructuring matters and bonus schemes.

LIND Advokataktieselskab’s employment team specialises in union-related employment matters, acting for numerous Danish unions on work including collective agreement negotiations and discrimination matters. Under the leadership of Frederik Brocks and Mads Bendix Skelbæk-Knudsen, who are experienced employment litigators and arbitrators, the practice is also proficient in handling employment disputes before Danish courts and specialised arbitration tribunals.

Recognised for its skill in ‘understanding delicate situations’, Magnusson Denmark’s team advises local and foreign employers on incentive schemes, collective bargaining issues, misconduct investigations and executive contracts. The team is led by Tom Froberg, who has well-rounded expertise with a focus on collective employment matters, incentive schemes, TUPE transactions and employment restructurings. Managing partner Sam Jalaei bolsters the team’s offering by leveraging his M&A and corporate expertise to advise on transaction-related employment matters.

Leveraging its strong international presence, Littler | enevold (Trading name of Enevold Advokatfirma)'s 'innovative' employment practice specialises in employment matters which arise from cross-border corporate transactions, collective bargaining agreements and employment-related dispute resolution. Leading the team are Bo Enevold Uhrenfeldt, who has expertise in international employment law compliance, labour relations and workplace health and safety matters, and Christian Bonne Rasmussen, who is a go-to name for collective bargaining agreements, discrimination cases, and employee undertakings and dismissals.

Leveraging its Nordic regional knowledge, NJORD Law Firm excels in managing cross-border employment transactions, including outsourcing issues, as well as M&A and restructuring matters. The team is also well equipped to handle employment issues related to insolvencies, unions, business misconduct and data protection mandates. Practice head Lars Lokdam specialises in director contracts, resignation agreements and stock options and warrants, while Supreme Court litigator Anders Worsøe is the go-to adviser for international employment litigation.