Gorrissen Federspiel, Employment | Chambers Europe Profile

About

Provided by Gorrissen Federspiel

Gorrissen Federspiel provides advice to Danish and international clients relating to labour and employment law issues.

We assist clients with all aspects of Danish and international labour and employment law, including in particular EU law aspects where we hold a unique market position. We have extensive international experience from advising clients all over the world, and with our long-standing experience our team of specialists brings innovative solutions that match your situation and business.

As advisers, we are in close contact with our clients to find best solution in a given situation, based on business, strategic and ethical considerations.

Chambers Review

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Employment - Denmark

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Gorrissen Federspiel's renowned employment practice is recognised for its wide-ranging experience in transactional and dispute matters. The team has expertise in misconduct investigations and whistle-blower cases. The department also advises on the transfer of employees through corporate transactions, as well as collective bargaining agreements, incentive schemes, executive management and board topics, and collective redundancies.

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Work Highlights

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Gorrissen Federspiel assisted Chr. Hansen on the sale of its lactase enzyme business to Kerry Group. The firm advised on the transfer of Danish employees from Chr. Hansen to Kerry Group.

Strengths

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Gorrissen Federspiel offers a good understanding for the whole situation, not just the legal parts, delivering holistic advice and a swift response time.

Employment respondent
Europe

I always get a quick response from Gorrissen Federspiel.

Employment respondent
Europe

Gorrissen Federspiel offers a good understanding for the whole situation, not just the legal parts, delivering holistic advice and a swift response time.

Employment respondent
Europe

I always get a quick response from Gorrissen Federspiel.

Employment respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Morten Ulrich

Senior Statespeople

Morten Ulrich is a highly-respected practitioner with extensive experience in both collective and individual employment mandates. He frequently acts on high-profile labour law disputes.

Morten Ulrich is a fantastic lawyer.

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Jacob Sand

Band 1

Head of department Jacob Sand has expertise advising on a range of employment matters. He assists large corporates with whistle-blower cases and investigations into misconduct. His practice also entails collective redundancy processes, executive management changes and collective bargaining agreements.

Jacob is a thought leader and a true expert in his field.

Jacob's knowledge of EU law is second to none which means that it is always great to get his perspective. He always has a down-to-earth solution.

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Rasmus Høj Christensen

Band 3

Rasmus Høj Christensen advises on incentive schemes and M&A-related employment mandates. He also has experience assisting with the election of employee representatives to the supervisory boards of companies.

Rasmus Høj Christensen is a strong adviser.

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Ditte Grundtvig Larsen

Up and Coming

Ditte Grundtvig Larsen is an up-and-coming partner who advises on a range of employment matters. Her expertise covers employment aspects of high-value transactions.

Ditte is at the top of her game. She has an eye for detail, but she never gets lost in them.

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Sabine Brandhøj Overgaard

Up and Coming

Sabine Brandhøj Overgaard joins the rankings this year following an impressive display leading several matters of high complexity and value. She demonstrates particularly strong knowledge in litigation, dismissals and M&A transactions.

Sabine is always a pleasure to work with.

Sabine always makes herself available regardless of short notice. She demonstrates deep knowledge of the local legislation and provides smart recommendations focusing on the company's priorities.

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