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About

Provided by Horten

Horten has a large and experienced employment and labour law team. Our expertise includes all areas within both individual agreements and collective agreements, and we have significant experience as litigators. We are known to be 'the best when it comes to collective agreements' in relation to negotiations with unions and in connection with acquisitions, where buyers are seeking advice on the possibilites of operating within collective agreements.

We are aknowledged for our approach as regards cases concerning executive liability. We have in the last year experienced a lot of activity related to change of CEOs in several high-profile companies in Denmark and we have represented several CEOs and executives in relation to termination procedures and summary dismissal.

We understand the various aspects of employment law and base our legal advice on a commercial, strategic and long-term perspective. We advise on all levels of the organisation and tailor our advice to the specific situation.

Employment and labour law affects all areas of both the business community and the public sector. We have therefore established thorough knowledge of a large number of business sectors and industries.

Our experts have written numerous books on a wide variety of employment law issues.

Chambers Review

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Employment - Denmark

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Horten advises on a broad range of employment matters. The department provides a comprehensive service drafting contracts as well as advising on employee terminations and severance agreements. Additionally, the team represents employers in the negotiation of collective agreements. Horten's expertise also includes employment investigations and disputes, including arbitration proceedings, with experience in working environment issues and remuneration cases. The group has clients that include a range of corporates as well as municipal governments and public sector entities.

Notable practitioners

Thomas Christian Thune heads the department and is a key contact for clients.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"The team has very broad and strong specialist competencies."

Employment respondent
Europe

"Horten always gives precise and practical advice. It doesn't overcomplicate things, and comes straight to the point with the needed context and awareness of the business needs."

Employment respondent
Europe

"The lawyers are thorough, quick and to the point."

Employment respondent
Europe

"The lawyers give good explanations for complex matters. They have all the expertise and reply immediately."

Employment respondent
Europe

"The team is extremely knowledgeable and provides creative, business-oriented advice to complex matters."

Employment respondent
Europe

Members

Provided by Horten

Erik Wendelboe Christiansen

Signe Rydahl Werming

Thomas Christian Thune

Clients

Provided by Horten

Danish companies with divisions abroad

Funds

Innternational corporations represented in Denmark

Municipalities

Private companies

Public and semi-public companies

Unions

Industries

Provided by Horten

Aerospace & Defence

Charities / Not for Profit

Chemicals

Commercial & Professional Services

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Education

Energy

Food & Drink Producers

Government

Industrial Engineering

Insurance

Media

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Private Clients / Individuals

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation