The Legal 500 > Europe, Middle East & Africa > Sweden > Employment

‘Clear, to the point with an empathetic touch.’

‘Jonas Lindskog is highly appreciated. Fast, reliable, to the point, clear on what applies and on recommendations – how to handle different situations yet with empathy for the individual.’

‘The team, Robert Stromberg and Niclas Johansson, are the best lawyers I have worked with so far. I feel we have been in the safest of hands with the court case they are handling for us. They have really been ahead of the game and work efficiently with great engagement.’

‘I especially appreciate Niclas Johansson being so down to earth and engaged in every detail of the court case.’

‘Jens Tillqvist is probably one of the best employment lawyers in Sweden.’

‘The whole team has strong skills, both legally and in terms of client relations. Always flexible, and excellent understanding of clients’ needs.’

‘Very responsive, knowledgeable and client oriented team with great talent.’

‘Henric Diefke is a great employment lawyer and very easy to work with.’

‘Charlotte Forssander gives the best support you can have for any business.’

‘Practical, commercially focused advice. Depth of knowledge/expertise. Good language skills. Great value for money.’

‘Commercial focus and awareness. The ability to get up to speed very quickly. Excellent communication.’

‘I have never seen such a commitment from a law firm and dedication as well, all involved were very professional and kept me updated on my case. This is a very big change from other firms.’

‘It is a hardworking team with great knowledge and competence within its area of expertise.’

‘They are extremely dedicated to serving their clients in the best possible way. While they are very professional and ensure legal compliance they are also pragmatic in advising on potential solutions and risks.’

‘Fantastic to work with, pragmatic and professional.’

‘The team is very professional, reliable, has extremely high knowledge and experience and has helped my company so many times. Always with best results.’

‘What I love about working with DLA is that they are present in so many jurisdictions. For me being a client operating in more 14 countries this is a great advantage. We work with DLA both for privacy matters and employment law. Dino Kalamujic is coordinating all our projects within employment law and he is outstanding. He is easy going without compromising on his professionalism. He is a true people person and has the ability to understand the client on a personal and commercial level. He is a very skilled lawyer with an amazing ability to utilise the international network of a multinational law firm.’

‘An excellent combination of business understanding and legal knowledge providing guidance that is not only legally correct but also works in the business.’

‘Social and communication skills balanced with effectiveness of processing urgent matters.’

‘I have been working with DLA Piper for quite some time now and I’m really satisfied with the results and the service. They are always quick, pragmatic, to the point, challenging you in your way of thinking, coming up with creative and alternative solutions and making big problems feel easy to overcome. Working with DLA Piper is a true partnership.’

‘Solution oriented with a profound labour law knowledge.’

‘Martin Vildhede stands out as a very skilled lawyer with impressive knowledge in labour law. My company appreciates him for being very professional and a positive solution-oriented negotiator. If you need advice Martin gets back to you very quickly and with very knowledgeable guidance. The complete lack of snobbishness is not only a relief but proof of good values and ethics. With Martin I can discuss openly and find good solutions.’

‘Dan Bullarbo’s deep knowledge of employment law is deeper than anyone I’ve ever met, and he’s got more experience than most. In fact, he’s hands down the best I’ve ever worked with.’

‘For me it’s about the knowledge, and being able to work efficiently. I’ve always felt that Morris Law provides great value and efficient ways to collaborate.’

‘Martin is really a strong asset concerning employment law and when negotiating with the unions.’

‘Morris Law has always provided outstanding employment practice services along with professionalism and personal service to us. Their availability and flexibility to work with short time notices and deadlines is very appreciated. Also, having a point of contact for a company as ours, makes the communication very easy and secure and we have built a relationship together.’

‘Martin Vildhede’s knowledge of labour law stands out from other external parties we have operated with. His flexibility and open mindset to adapt when needed is they key to our great collaboration. The engagement from Martin is always exceptional and makes us feel unique and that is one of the reasons we see a long-term collaboration with the firm.’

‘Unique, service minded and loyal to their customers building close, trustworthy and ethical long-term partnerships.’

‘I have worked closely with three individuals in different issues and processes we have been in through out the years. They have all been outstanding compared to other firms I have worked with before.They are always extremely service minded, working very closely with us, always being several steps ahead, working with extreme thoroughness and efficiency in everything they do in order to find solutions to take us further. They are easy to get in touch with, polite and easy to collaborate with.’

‘Great knowledge, solid advice, always takes the time.’

‘A very business-oriented team that really strives for finding real world solutions to complex matters.’

‘As a client, I feel noticed and really taken seriously. There is a genuine feeling of wanting to provide me with the best advice.’

‘Personal and spot-on service, always with a very pragmatic approach to our cases and high speed and flexibility in responding to calls and emails.’

‘The team has excellent competence and pragmatic approach, they show great understanding for client business and adapt their advice. Strong client service.’

‘Bird & Bird provides a capable and fast responding team with vast knowledge in labour law matters. They have various team members with expertise in specific areas which makes them a good partner for any company with workforce related legal matters.’

‘Lucas Magnusson at Bird & Bird is an absolutely excellent lawyer. We work with him a lot and he always provides timely and accurate feedback, he is very knowledgeable and provides comprehensive answers and legal advice.’

‘Very quick in replying, practical, and always service and solution oriented.’

‘Very polite and supportive. Always takes the time to explain and break it down. As I am not a Swedish native, this is something critical for me, so I am able to solve and handle difficult situations in my company without putting ourselves at risk. I was always supported on any challenge I reached out for.’

‘Expertise, flexibility, always ready to help and reliable.’

‘Capable! Gives concrete advice applicable in the real world in addition to well-drafted, well-thought-through documents. Lindahl has become our trusted advisor.’

‘Olov Kling stands out in his professionalism and commitment to not only help resolve issues but prevent new ones from occurring.’

‘They have a deep understanding about employment law, and a way of transferring that into practical and structured legal advice. I have found that with many law firms you get the correct legal advice, but not much more. At Lindahl I find that you get both the legal advice, as well as practical advice that enables you to actually take action.’

‘My experience is that they are fast to adapt to new legal situations and questions. And they make themselves available when needed. And perhaps most important of all, they get involved on a practical level with you as a client. Here I would especially like to mention Olov Kling who has always provided an exceptional service.’

‘Down to earth and pragmatic but still customer leaning in a very professional way.’

‘This firm has great competence, professional results and provides security.’

‘Personal service, fast response times and always a genuine responsibility and interest in the result being successful.’

‘Understanding of complex situations and cultural aspects. Pragmatism; making the legal framework easily understandable; providing relevant and practical advice. Availability, delivering within a short notice. Managed situations on our behalf since travels were not allowed during Covid-19 (meeting with employees and/or union representatives).’

‘Jenny Welander Wadström is a very good listener, close to our business and challenges. Long-term relationship since we started our business in Sweden Always spot on with clear communication.’

‘A very talented, agile and competent labour law team with a modern and business oriented mindset. Great consultation that provides us as a client with the support we always need!’

‘Skilled team that rejoices in their work. Compared to competitors I found the depth of their knowledge, together with the seamless support from their team very unique. Clear alternatives for further actions and recommendation based on situation analysis.’

‘The support we have received from Roschier was outstanding as they actually put themselves in our shoes and hinted or even elaborated on topics that might be important to us, but of which we as a foreign company would not have asked about.’

‘Elin Osbeck is the individual I had contact with the most. She always kept deadlines even if they were very short. Her responses were very organised, structured, and on point.’

‘Swift, correct and kind. Will respond quickly and help you with your problem asap.’

‘Anna Jerndorf has a way of letting you know that she really cares about your problem and will walk the extra mile to help you with the solution.’

‘I really appreciated working with Lisa Ericsson and Anna Jerndorf. I am absolutely recommending them to companies that need law advice. Lisa and Anna are very competent attorneys, they give quick and professional advice.’

‘Always available in short notice with the right skills to assist in any HR matter.’

‘They are always eager to meet my requirements and timelines with high availability and high skills. They are excellent in creating good relationships and fast to learn the business so it feels like you are working side by side almost as an internal partner. I have worked closely with Anna Jerndorf for a number of cases the last year and always received top quality in all deliveries.’

‘This practice is very close to the business and that makes the counselling outstanding. The service is fantastic, it is never a problem when you need help. When I contact them they will help me in a very professional way and they are always updated. It is a pleasure to call them because of their service and knowledge.’

‘Accessible, really nice to work with, great knowledge about the field and provide practical advice.’

‘Anna Jerndorf is a great employment lawyer. Excellent knowledge and gives practical advice that has been very useful to us. Our go-to lawyer in any employment matter.’

‘They are very competent therefore very reliable and always available.’

‘Pragmatic and service minded.’

‘Jakob Bernander is easy to work with and very service minded.’

‘High degree of service and always a friendly welcome. Very accessible, which we appreciate as matters we want to discuss often are urgent. Always do fact-based research, which makes us feel that we can trust the answers we get.’

‘Very practical advice, excellent service and prompt responses to queries.’

‘Jenny Lundberg and Josephine Lindgren are excellent lawyers who provide high-quality, practical advice.’

‘Provides hands-on advice which can easily be acted on. While being extremely skilled at the practice area as such, they also excel at communicating their expertise. When engaging Jenny Lundberg, I always know that I will get the answers I need, not only on the interpretation of the relevant provisions but of the situation at hand and advice on how to practically handle it.’

‘Jenny Lundberg, being head of the practice group, is everything I need in an employment lawyer and more. Always on top of any question I raise within the employment space, provides advice for the real world and I don’t need to know all the things to ask beforehand. She’s an excellent partner in guiding me to the right answers and pragmatic solutions.’

‘The employment team at Hannes Snellman consistently delivers top-quality advice quickly. Their availability is outstanding and they add value beyond that of most others.’

‘Jenny Lundberg is outstanding with her hands-on, pragmatic advice style in complicated situations. Josephine Lindgren is by all accounts a rising star as she continuously impresses with outstanding availability and very high-quality advice in relation to seniority.’