Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Sweden
Band 2
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Rising into Band 2, DLA Piper is regularly instructed by international and global companies on employment law matters, including those relating to the establishment of operations in Sweden and large-scale reorganisations. The Swedish employment law team also assists with the implementation of benefits and incentive programmes. The group is particularly knowledgeable regarding industrial relations issues, acting across from trade unions in disputes and in negotiations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers are always available and very clear on their capacity and delivery time."
"Regardless of the complexity, DLA Piper's support is flawless. All cases are closed in a quick way with the customer grateful and pleased."
"The lawyers are always available and very clear on their capacity and delivery time."
"Regardless of the complexity, DLA Piper's support is flawless. All cases are closed in a quick way with the customer grateful and pleased."
Notable Practitioners
Advancing in the rankings, Björn Rustare heads up the Swedish employment team within DLA Piper. He is adept at handling trade union consultations, and is also regularly seen advising on the employment aspects of corporate reorganisations. A further strand of his practice involves providing guidance on incentive programmes and benefits packages.
"He is a very practical former in-house counsel who is succinct in his communication and available."
"Björn Rustare is a super calm, sophisticated legal adviser who leverages a great commercial understanding to reach nuanced solutions."
"With his responsiveness and eye for quickly understanding our business needs, his advice and support is always tailored to fit our business and what we need at that moment."
"Björn is outstanding in the area of employment law. His skills, knowledge and calmness are so appreciated."
Johan Zetterström regularly provides employment advice in the context of major M&A transactions, with notable experience in workforce integrations. His practice also encompasses trade union matters and sensitive dismissal proceedings.
"Johan is a robust lawyer and a great adviser who has sound perspectives in all matters of business."
"Johan is great to work with and his support is flawless."