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‘The team is very knowledgeable and on top of potential changes to the regulatory work.’

‘Jonas Enkegaard is very knowledgeable, hands-on and available for calls at all hours if needed.’

‘Erik Wendelboe Christiansen has exceptional knowledge and understanding of our company.’

‘The lawyers at Horten are extremely professional and effective. They always consider the organisational context, in which their legal advice has to be brought into use. They balance pragmatism and rules of law to perfection, and I am always confident in their advice.’

‘The lawyers are very flexible towards tailoring solutions that integrate the resources of my own organisation.’

‘Kromann Reumert’s partners in the employment team are very experienced and knowledgeable.’

‘Kromann’s employment law practice remains in a league of its own. Led by Marianne Granhøj.’

‘Always accessible and ready to discuss matters. The team is bringing up alternatives and also pros/cons.’

‘I find that Jens Lund Mosbeck and Maria Bekke Eiersted are very engaged in my business and challenges. They are running the extra mile for the results.’

‘They have great engagement and a lot of commitment to solve the case in the best possible way for our company. Easy to get in contact with at any time. They have deep knowledge of the matters which has saved our company for taking a great risk.’

‘They were available at all times, and the matter was discussed and debated in a very good way on a high level.’

‘Top-level legal advice at a fair price. Small boutique firm – but with all the needed capabilities in-house and available. You feel like an important client – and not just one among many…’

‘I work with Tina Reissmann for all employment-related matters. Through a year of many changes, Tina has provided me with legal advice and support at the highest level. Always having the company’s interest in mind but at the same time thinking win-win for both parties. We end up with solid, pragmatic solutions to complex and difficult problems.’

‘Highly experienced lawyers specialising in labour and employment law as well as personal data/GDPR law. The size of the team is small and specialised and your contact point would almost always be directly with the responsible partner/lawyer in question.’

‘Tina Reissmann has advised me for a number of years in a broad sector of complex and varied labour and employment law cases, specifically within executive contracts, settlement and dismissals as well as mass dismissals. Tina has a very pragmatic approach and is always focused on finding good and balanced solutions which are not only legally well-founded and always ‘hold water’ but at the same time strike a good balance for all parties involved and therefore always turn out to bring a solution which is implementable.’

‘I have regularly worked together with Yvonne Frederikson and am very pleased with her practical knowledge and reactivity.’

‘They are very proactive and up-to-date in their employment law advice. They always do their best to promote the clients’ interest.’

‘Yvonne Frederiksen and Rikke Falk Dambo deserve special recognition for their ability to handle complex employment law assignments and lead different employment law-related projects.’

‘Norrbom Vinding is outstanding in all aspects; first of all highly skilled lawyers but also a professional approach, client-focused and hands-on advice.’

‘Good understanding of my company and the issues we have.’

‘In particular, I would like to point out partners Yvonne Frederiksen and Rikke Falk Dambo who are, apart from being very skilled lawyers, extremely engaged, client-focused and nice to work with.’

‘The team solves problems pragmatically, with an eye for economically viable solutions and at the same time legally secure.’

‘Excellent at helping us consider issues from a business as well as legal perspective. Provide clear advice without a lot of legalese and disclaimers. Good balance of partner/associate use.’

‘Nicolai Hesgaard is super commercial, responsive and knowledgeable.’

‘Bruun & Hjejle was able to provide advice on a highly complicated legal matter involving Spanish and Danish labour law. The flexibility of Bruun & Hjejle to adapt their resources to our different needs has been outstanding.’

‘Elise Ross-Hansen’s commercial knowledge of the industry and pragmatic approach to problems and solutions is exceptional! She is always available and helpful – and possesses great people and stakeholder management skills.’ 

‘An absolute first-class service from the Bruun & Hjejle practice, I have never worked with such a firm that responds to all our enquiries within 24 hours, is so knowledgeable, and knows exactly what we need and delivers it impeccably.’ 

‘The team is very knowledgeable and manages to make all the legal talk understandable. They make the client a priority and have often assisted in urgent matters with little or no notice.’

‘I have mainly had contact with Elise. She is extremely capable with a large area of expertise. We have appreciated her advice and guidance through some complicated processes.’ 

‘Customer-oriented, service-minded and always goes that extra mile. Great respect for busy schedules with clients.’

‘Trustworthiness, thoroughness, helpfulness and authoritative. Fast reactions and prioritises the clients needs first every time.’

‘Can represent the organisation in a neutral way, including delivering information to employees concerned.’

‘They are very commercial, to the point and very solution focused.’

‘Elise Ross-Hansen is very keen to understand the business and the specific needs and then extremely good at finding an appropriate solution.’

‘I believe that the company has an international approach and they have in-depth knowledge of EU law, which means that they are able to juggle the EU based employment law matters in a way that only few others are.’

‘Ditte Grundtvig Larsen: Ditte has a dedicated approach to all matters – big and small. She is good at taking all aspects of a case into consideration – the legal aspects (naturally), but also how things will be perceived by the employee and the outside world. This means that her advice is always to the point and creates great value for clients.’

‘Jacob Sand – Jacob’s knowledge and experience with EU law is quite unique and he also has a high degree of intellectual curiosity. Jacob is good at ensuring that things do not become bigger than they need to be.’

‘Correct, pragmatic and solution-oriented.’

‘Top quality, practical advice, very responsive. Nice people to work with. Top team.’

‘Good insight into employment matters, incentive pay and long term incentive plans.’

‘Henriette Stakemann has a deep insight into this area and at the same time has a great deal of practical knowledge.’

‘Strong team with various backgrounds and skillsets. Plesner is a highly trusted advisor, and someone we use frequently. Where they stand out compared to others is their commercial mindset.’

‘Besides being commercial in their approach, the individuals we work with are transparent and honest, providing advisory services that are actually value-add to us.’ 

‘Nina Wedsted is one of – if not the – go-to lawyer for employment law issues. Her service level is high, her knowledge is always up-to-date, and she delivers also on the commercial side.’

‘It is my experience that the team is highly competent and I always feel comfortable asking for advice and help. Their service is quick, to the point and what I especially appreciate is their focus on the business perspective of what we do and want to achieve.’

‘Especially working with Daniel Markussen has been a pleasure! Daniel Markussen stands out in his approach to an issue and his very quick catching the real essence of a problem. As well, Daniel Markussen provides well founded views to an issue supporting us to make the best decision in a case.’

‘The team is very well structured, very quick in their advice and actions with a very deep knowledge of labour law matters in Denmark. All of them are very friendly and pleasant to work with.’

‘Nina Wedsted is a very experienced lawyer and one of the most knowledgeable lawyers I have come across. She helped us immensely in our case in Denmark and she was always available throughout a very intense process. She helped not only with her labour law knowledge but also through her connections in the industry.’

‘Jonas Blegvad Jensen understands the need to give high-quality advice in a practical way which solves problems.’

‘Jonas’ down to earth and easy-to-work-with approach makes life easier as a client. You get usable advice that solves problems.’

‘We have experienced fast communications and competent answers to our queries and for us, speed and quality are very crucial factors.’

‘This firm is exceptional. Advice is second to none along with the quality. Working with this firm is really an extension of our own business which not all firms can get right.’

‘The team at LES is constantly available, honest and to the point. We always sense that we and our clients get our money’s worth, and more, when engaging LES.’ 

‘Julie Flindt Rasmussen demonstrates interest in our business, ensures prompt delivery of high-quality advice and in her engagement with us and our clients she is guiding, to the point and maintains the personal element.’ 

‘Lund Elmer Sandager have been a strong asset throughout the time we have used them as our legal counsel. They are always willing to help no matter the hour and their expertise is unlike any other legal company I have worked with.’

‘They provide employment law advice right on the spot. Meaning that when I ask for an analysis of a Danish labour law question I get exactly the right amount of support.’

‘Julie Flint Rasmussen is very professional and is exceptional at providing results and solutions.’

‘Sharp, fast, attentive, devoted and on point.’

‘Marc Malmbak is exceptionally attentive to the details of every situation, we have consulted him through many years for the establishment of several companies, a foundation and projects and issues of many kinds. He solved all tasks with strong engagement and always on point.’

‘I work closely with Mette Neve and she always provides excellent legal advice and sparring. She is very engaged and reverts asap on queries.’

‘Incredibly user friendly. Tommy Angermair and his team are so commercial and responsive.’

‘Tommy is just fantastic. It’s so helpful that he’s a leading expert in data protection issues as well. He really understands international businesses.’

‘Mette Neve is a first-class attorney whom we trust with all our employment cases. She has the ability to transform heavy legal terms into terms we can understand. Our experience from court cases is that she demonstrates calmness, overview, detailed memory and a convincing rhetoric.’ 

‘Tommy Angermair is exceptional. Highly engaging, pays attention and really seeks to understand your individual business to provide appropriate solutions and advice. Very practical and pragmatic advice to deliver results.’

‘Mette Neve is a very committed and professional lawyer with very high integrity. She engages in her client, a good listener, very thorough and a true expert in her field.’

‘Mette provides timely, accurate, efficient and professional counsel, her extensive knowledge and experience in employment law and focused attention to detail is impeccable, leaving no stone unturned.’

‘The main thing for me is the responsiveness and the relentless work around the clock to help you as a client. If you need to get something done here and now in a quality way this is your firm.’

‘Very good employment law advice – both from a theoretical and practical perspective. They always give sound and commercially viable advice.’

‘The employment law partner at Lundgrens I use is always responsive and gives quick feedback and advice. She has great experience and can relate to other cases she has been involved in and so far, disputes she has been involved in on our side have given the results she predicted.’

‘They know us very well and helps us with many different aspects of legal matters. They are quick to respond.’

‘Very competent, easy to deal with, accurate with speedy delivery.’

‘All individuals that I have had the pleasure to work with have been exceptional, delivering high-quality legal documents and creating a feeling of utmost reassurance. I specifically want to point out Bo Enevold Uhrenfeldt as outstanding to work with!’

‘They don’t spend unnecessary time calibrating, as they know and trust each other’s competencies.’

‘Søren Narv Pedersen is both a subject matter expert, a play-maker in the way he uses his team, a sparring partner, and he always finds time for you and makes you feel important, even though you are a small client.’

‘My primary reason for working with Bird & Bird is Mr Søren Narv Pedersen, who has assisted on us several cases with great success. He is a true specialist, an excellent litigator and has a good understanding of our business.’

‘The team delivers the work that my organisation asked for, fast and with a very high quality. They possess a key capacity in terms of knowing all about cross-sectoral collaboration, private-public partnerships, what we should be aware of as possible barriers and when to take a calculated risk. This allows my organisation to perform and create unique results on solid legal ground.’

‘We work together with Henrik Græsdahl and his team; Henrik always starts a new job by giving you a phone call to understand every aspect and to clear expectations. This makes me very safe as a customer, and things have always been delivered on time.’

‘They have in-depth knowledge of the start-up landscape.’