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Mette Klingsten advises Danish and international companies on all aspects of individual and collective employment law. She has extensive experience in employee legal matters related to company transfers, as well as the planning and execution of both individual and collective dismissals.
With a strong background in cross-border employment, Mette Klingsten regularly assists companies navigating international employment law issues, collaborating with her global network to provide comprehensive advice.
As an experienced lawyer, she has supported both Danish and foreign clients with business law matters, litigation, and arbitration within her field of expertise. She also advises boards and executives on hiring and dismissals, remuneration structures, duties and rights, and competitive conditions.
Additionally, Mette Klingsten provides guidance on incentive schemes and compensation structures, including the development of warrant programs, bonus agreements, and remuneration policies.
Chair of the board of Momentum Consulting A/S
Chair of the board of Fynposium
Board member of Frederiksberg Festspil
Former chair of the board of Copenhagen Phil by appointment of the Minister of Culture
Former board member of The Royal Danish Theatre by appointment of the Minister of Culture
Member of ELLint
Member of the International Bar Association (IBA)
Member of European Employment Lawyers Association (EELA)
Author of: Employment aspects of transfers of undertakings (2nd edition, 2016)
Co-author of: The Tax Assessment Act with comments (2000) · Salaried Employees Act (4th edition, 2011) · Employees Handbook – Legal Aspects and HR (1st edition, 2010) · The Collective Redundancies Act (2nd edition, 2014) · Commercial Criminal Law (chapter on employment-related issues) (2015)
H.G. Carlsen Award
2011
Lecturer of the Year
the Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen
2005
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3 items provided by Mette Klingsten Law Firm
Exciting updates from the ELLINT: Employment & Labor Lawyers International Spring Meeting in Dublin!
Employee or self-employed? - The common concept of employee in Danish and EU law
Only employees are protected by key employment laws, making proper classification essential. A 2025 Supreme Court ruling confirmed that true employment status depends on actual working conditions, not just contracts.
Sick leave following reconstructive surgery
Absence due to illness is usually considered legal and paid, but cosmetic procedures are only covered if medically necessary and reconstructive. A recent Labour Court ruling confirmed this by granting sick pay to an employee whose surgery addressed documented health issues.
Exciting updates from the ELLINT: Employment & Labor Lawyers International Spring Meeting in Dublin!
Employee or self-employed? - The common concept of employee in Danish and EU law
Only employees are protected by key employment laws, making proper classification essential. A 2025 Supreme Court ruling confirmed that true employment status depends on actual working conditions, not just contracts.
Sick leave following reconstructive surgery
Absence due to illness is usually considered legal and paid, but cosmetic procedures are only covered if medically necessary and reconstructive. A recent Labour Court ruling confirmed this by granting sick pay to an employee whose surgery addressed documented health issues.
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