Mannheimer Swartling’s leading employment and pensions practice advises domestic and international companies on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including dismissals, collective redundancies, the protection of trade secrets, and trade union consultations. Recent highlights for the group include advising postal service provider PostNord in connection with its dispute with Tesla concerning a trade union blockade launched in sympathy with ongoing strikes at the car manufacturer. With over 25 years of experience, Stockholm and Gothenburg-based Henric Diefke leads the team. Senior adviser Anders Nordström has extensive litigation and arbitration experience, and Tobias Normann’s varied practice covers redundancy disputes, dismissals, and workplace investigations, among other issues. Specialist counsel Charlotte Demegård is also a key contact.
Employment in Sweden
Mannheimer Swartling
Practice head(s):
Henric Diefke
Other key lawyers:
Tobias Normann; Anders Nordström; Charlotte Demegård; Clara Görrel
Testimonials
‘I have mainly worked with Tobias Norman but also with Clara Görrel. Tobias has a unique combination of deep legal knowledge in all areas of employment law from M&A to litigation, and analytical skills. He has a good understanding of business needs and strategy. Tobias always come back in time, with speed and with high quality. Clara has the same qualities.’
‘The team has a unique practical focus on finding the right and most straightforward solutions for the clients. When needed they provide the best tailor-made solutions for the clients. They have an in-depth insight of all international aspects of employment law. They always manage to deliver even with very short deadlines. It is a huge asset that they are part of a top-tier law firm.’
‘Henrik Diefke is extremely knowledgeable and service minded. He does not need to investigate matters but has a good answer straight away when you call.’
‘Tobias Normann, Charlotte Demegård, Henric Diefke are brilliant lawyers with excellent language skills. They are very practical and experienced.’
‘Henric Diefke and his team are true professionals, always looking to understand our situation in order to offer the best guidance. Having worked with several firms in my career across Sweden and Europe, I always come back and compare other firms’ deliverables with that of Henric Diefke and his team. They are just top notch.’
‘Henric Diefke and Tobias Normann have a very business-oriented approach. They lead their team with a creative way of thinking.’
‘One of the top 3 law firms in Sweden within employment law with very well-qualified lawyers.’
‘I have valued most their unparalleled availability and competence level. Tobias Normann is sharp and shows an outstanding commitment to any matter, regardless of size, and always provides clear cut and to-the-point advice.’
Key clients
Volvo Cars
Columbus
PostNord Sverige AB
NVIDIA
Spotify AB
Northvolt AB
H2GS
Lear Corporation
SAS AB
Bolt Services AB
Work highlights
- Representing PostNord, Sweden’s national and largest postal service provider owned by the Swedish and Danish states, against Tesla’s Swedish subsidiary, TM Sweden AB in a principally important precedent regarding strikes and labour rights.
- Advised Bluestep Bank AB (publ) and its portfolio company on the acquisition of Bank2 ASA. The merger involved employment, privacy and pension related questions with cross-border aspects.
- Carried out an independent investigation for Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset. The origin of the investigation was multiple whistleblowing reports concerning alleged conflict of interests on a manager level.
Advokatfirman Vinge
Advokatfirman Vinge’s employment practice offers a comprehensive service to blue-chip clients covering terminations, collective bargaining agreements, workforce reorganisations, trade secrets issues, workplace investigations, and disputes. With experience spanning reorganisations and redundancies, outsourcings, and terminations, Sam Seddigh leads the team in Stockholm. Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp, leading in Malmö, focuses on reorganisations, rehabilitation issues, and M&A-related matters as well as C-suite management advice. Practice head in Gothenburg Yohanna Öhrnegård is noted particularly for her recent experience in labour court cases, while Fredrik Dahl is well versed in M&A-related employment issues. Simon Söderholm in Stockholm is also a key contact. Åsa Gotthardsson left the firm in May 2024.
Practice head(s):
Sam Seddigh; Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp; Yohanna Öhrnegård
Other key lawyers:
Fredrik Dahl; Simon Söderholm
Testimonials
‘The team takes a tremendously pragmatic, hands-on approach to dealing with all kinds of issues relating to complex labour law situations. They solve problems fast and deliver outstanding results. They find solutions to tricky situations and try to make their advice easy to understand.’
‘Sam Seddigh stands out as a specifically strong partner, with whom we worked with for many years even before he started at Vinge. He is solid to lean against in tough times, solution oriented and very responsive.’
‘Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp is a highly skilled lawyer with a great commercial understanding, which makes her advice very hands on and to the point.’
‘Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp is very responsive and pragmatic. She does not “educate” clients with her knowledge within Swedish employment law, but provides business-minded short answers which are directly implementable. She is absolutely wonderful to work with in Danish/Swedish cross-border matters.’
‘Sam Seddigh is our main contact at Vinge and is a trusted employment law resource. He is very responsive, on top of the matters, has in-depth knowledge of employment law and truly understands the needs that we have as a business. His experience from having worked as an in-house counsel has been very handy for us, as he can give both legal and practical advice on how to handle the most difficult of cases.’
‘The employment practice group seems to have a very good team spirit. This makes it very nice to work with Vinge.’
‘The team is highly professional and exceptionally knowledgeable in their field. They communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring that all information is well understood. Their structured and organised approach to work instils confidence, making me feel calm and reassured as a client. Their dedication to delivering high-quality results consistently leaves me impressed and fully satisfied with the collaboration.’
Key clients
VR Group/Arriva
Klarna Bank AB
Advisense AB
Work highlights
- Assisted Advisense with the simplification of the legal structure of its business.
- Assisted Klarna with several significant outsourcings to third party service providers.
- Assisting Volvo with handling claims from state authority administration alleging that that Volvo did not fulfil the requirements for the state support during 2020 relating to Covid 19.
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB’s employment and benefits team has an established reputation for handling dismissals, trade secret disputes, and union consultations, to name a few areas of expertise. Practice head Robert Stromberg
has considerable experience advising on the employment law aspects of major transactions and outsourcings, as well as acting in disputes in the Swedish Labour Court and arbitral tribunals. Capital markets lawyer Fredrik Lundén specialises in share-related incentive plans. At the senior associate level, Malin Dunér, Niclas Johansson, and Elin Broman are key contacts.
Practice head(s):
Robert Stromberg
Other key lawyers:
Malin Dunér; Niclas Johansson; Elin Broman; Elsa Jönsson; Fredrik Lundén
Testimonials
‘The team at Cederquist has strong technical skills combined with an attitude to solve the situation at hand. This together is a very powerful offering.’
‘Robert Stromberg is excellent both for the quick call to confirm something and for planning and staffing larger projects. Out of his team, Elsa Jönsson deserves a particular mention for bringing both quality of advice and a smart perspective to every project that we work together on.’
‘Robert Stromberg is, in my opinion, the leading employment lawyer in Sweden. I would also like to mention Niclas Johansson.’
‘They are experts at what they do.’
‘They are willing to work with the client and involve the client in important decisions they take, which makes the client feel valuable. They are also frank with the client.’
‘The team stands out when it comes to partner and associate availability, understanding of actual issues and pitfalls when dealing with complex employment issues or managing particularly demanding employees before or during a legal process. The ability to staff tasks according to complexity and needs really make CQ’s employment practice stand out.’
Key clients
The Swedish Installation Federation and Assemblin AB
Cordet Advisers AB
Camfil AB and Camfil Svenska AB
BST Brandskyddsteamet AB
City Dental AB
Swedish Pharmacy Holding AB and Apoteksgruppen i Sverige AB
Wella Sweden AB
Billerud AB
Truesec Group AB
nShift Sweden AB
Work highlights
- Successfully represented the Swedish Installation Federation and its member company Assemblin VS AB in a dispute in front the Swedish Labour Court against the Swedish Construction Workers’ Union.
- Representing Camfil Svenska Aktiebolag in a dispute in Kalmar tingsrätt against a previous employee for breaching the Swedish Trade Secrets Act (Sw. Lag (2018:558) om företagshemligheter).
- Assisting Swedish Pharmacy Holding AB and Apoteksgruppen i Sverige AB with employment law advice related to the merging of Apoteksgruppen i Sverige AB and Kronans Apotek AB.
DLA Piper Sweden
DLA Piper Sweden’s employment practice in Stockholm stands out for its experience advising blue-chip international companies on a variety of matters, including trade union work, reorganisations, and employment agreements. Practice head Björn Rustare advises on reorganisations, cross-border business transfers, M&A transactions, incentive programmes, and collective bargaining agreements, among other areas, while Johan Zetterström focuses on reorganisations, terminations, and collective redundancies. Managing associate Anna Morrison plays a key role in the team.
Practice head(s):
Björn Rustare
Other key lawyers:
Johan Zetterström; Anna Morrison
Testimonials
‘The service provided by Björn Rustare has been exceptionally professional. His extensive experience is evident in every interaction, and he takes the time to thoroughly understand the customer’s expectations. Bjorn’s communication is both open and transparent—he clearly outlines what we can expect from his service and ensures there is no ambiguity. Most importantly, he consistently delivers exactly as agreed, demonstrating both reliability and a strong commitment to his clients. It has been a pleasure working with someone so dedicated and precise.’
‘Johan Zetterström is a great support and very knowledgeable.’
‘Björn Rustare is very competent, pragmatic and approachable. He is the most knowledgeable employment lawyer in Sweden. A true class act.’
‘The team gives practical, hands-on advice. The team has experience from in-house work as well as law firm work.’
‘A great firm both for domestic and cross-border matters.’
‘DLA has always been super professional, quick and pragmatic without losing sight of what is important and what support that we as clients really need. In comparison to other firms we have always found DLA to go the extra mile, be one step a head in the process and easy to reach. We could not ask for more in a legal firm.’
‘I am very pleased with the services provided by DLA Piper Sweden. They have delivered excellent support by offering a single point of contact for managing legal cases across multiple countries, which greatly simplified the process for us. Their extensive international network has proven to be a significant advantage, adding tremendous value to our collaboration. Moreover, DLA Piper Sweden demonstrated exceptional capability in handling highly complex cases, all while adhering to the deadlines we required. Their professionalism and expertise have made working with them a truly positive experience.’
Key clients
EQT
Voi Technology AB
TikTok
Work highlights
- Advised EQT on various matters in several countries related to investments, senior advisers and executives, policies, procedures and more.
- Advised TikTok on all employment law aspects related to its further expansion in the Nordic region.
Elmzell Advokatbyrå AB, member of Ius Laboris
Boutique employment firm Elmzell Advokatbyrå AB, member of Ius Laboris remains an established presence in Sweden, regularly advising on HR and employment policies, disciplinary measures, trade union negotiations, and employee terminations, among other issues. Lead partner Jenny Hellberg is noted particularly for advising international clients on day-to-day employment law issues. She leads the team alongside Petter Wenehult, who advises domestic and international clients on a broad range of matters, including restructurings, investigations, business immigration issues, and whistleblowing matters, with a particular focus on trade unions and trade secret work.
Practice head(s):
Jenny Hellberg; Petter Wenehult
Testimonials
‘Jenny Hellberg is an excellent employment lawyer and I think she is one of the best in the field.’
‘What I believe makes Jenny Hellberg stand out is her ability to build strong relationships and great trust (I had to manage a case with a very high level of confidentiality and I had no doubt in turning to her for advice), her curiosity (which enables her to understand different viewpoints and collaborate effectively across different cultures), and her flexibility combined with competence.’
‘Petter Wennerhult is the one to go to for corporate immigration issues.’
Key clients
Consid
JUC
Wndy
Kaunis Iron
Neste Oyj
Nordcloud
Work highlights
- Advised Neste Oyj on a complex reorganisation involving multiple jurisdictions and consultations with several of the largest unions in Sweden.
Advokatfirman Lindahl KB
Advokatfirman Lindahl KB’s employment team has broad experience covering health and safety, discrimination, harassment, and termination matters, to name a few. Cecilia Kindgren-Bengtsson in Malmö is particularly strong handling reorganisations and redundancies as well as work environment issues. She leads the team alongside Anders Leijon in Uppsala, whose broad practice encompasses trade secrets issues, discrimination claims, outsourcings, and HR audits. Employment and insolvency law specialist Magnus Löfving in Gothenburg is noted particularly for his work at the intersection of these two areas in redundancy and reorganisation cases. Ottilia Boström in Stockholm is also a key contact in the group.
Practice head(s):
Cecilia Kindgren-Bengtsson; Anders Leijon
Other key lawyers:
Magnus Löfving; Ottilia Boström; Elsa Antonsson; Anna Romell Stenmark
Testimonials
‘Anders Leijon and Anna Romell Stenmark are my principal contacts at the firm – I have worked with them both for many years now and trust in them wholeheartedly to assist and support my clients with their HR legal matters in Sweden.’
‘Ottilia Boström is an exceptional lawyer who consistently provides clear, concise, and high-quality advice. She has successfully handled a variety of complex legal matters for our company. Her ability to understand our needs and give solutions has been invaluable.’
‘The team lead by partner Ottilia Boström is exceptional – in relation to labour law expertise, managing projects and added expertise of managing international projects. Ottilia is at the heart of all expertise and management of projects. We’ve also had the pleasure of working with Elsa Antonsson recently, and she has demonstrated a high level of professionalism and expertise.’
‘They are really professional and handle all situations with broad knowledge.’
‘The team is able to deal with all matters of an HR legal nature seamlessly and therefore is very well set up to assist US-based clients particularly with their employment and benefits related challenges in Sweden. Those I work with are strong both academically and commercially – you rarely get lengthy explanations of the law and often get solid, practical legal advice.’
‘The people at Lindahl are undoubtedly the top reason we chose to work with them. We’ve had experience with numerous law firms worldwide, and Lindahl consistently stands out in terms of support quality and their ability to deliver with a short deadline/notice.’
Key clients
M3CS AB
Vellinge municipality
Green Cargo AB
ELON Group Holding AB
Novavax AB
FRIA Bröd AB
A.M.A. Sports Agency AB
AGN Haga AB
Decathlon Sverige AB
Work highlights
- Represented M3CS AB in complex legal proceedings, which included claims that M3CS had used the plaintiff’s business secrets, but those claims were considered unfounded by the court.
- Advised Decathlon Sverige AB on different aspects of employment law on an ongoing basis, including strategic consultations, incentive schemes, trade union negotiations and redundancies in connection with a larger restructuring process.
- Advised Vellinge, following the tragic drowning of a young child in 2020 in one of Vellinge municipality’s schools, immediately after the accident, in investigating the accident and submitting the results to the Swedish Work Environment Authority, and thereafter during the police investigation as well as represented Vellinge in the criminal proceedings in court (in the district court and the court of appeal).
Morris Law
Morris Law’s employment team in Gothenburg continues to advise domestic and international companies on a broad range of matters. Practice head Martin Vildhede stands out for his experience in employment termination and mass redundancy cases, and also regularly handles trade secret disputes. Roger Wier’s varied contentious and non-contentious employment law practice has seen him recently involved in notable employment termination disputes. Associate Ana Ferreira Rodrigues provides key support in trade union negotiations and internal investigations, as well as in connection with the employment aspects of M&A.
Practice head(s):
Martin Vildhede
Other key lawyers:
Roger Wier; Ana Ferreira Rodrigues
Testimonials
‘The team at Morris Law truly impressed us with both their professionalism and their personal approach. Ana Rodrigues stood out for her ability to really immerse herself in our business and understand the finer details of our process. She not only demonstrated great expertise but also made it easier for us—and our stakeholders—to navigate complex issues. Her clear communication and thorough attention to detail made a challenging process much smoother, and the outcome was exactly what we had hoped for.’
‘Martin Vildhede and Ana Ferreira Rodrigues are exceptional in every sense. Martin brings a deep understanding of employment law, coupled with a strategic mindset that helps navigate even the most complex matters with ease. Ana stands out for her sharp attention to detail and her ability to deliver clear, actionable advice, no matter how nuanced the issue. Both are highly responsive and approachable, which makes working with them effortless.’
‘Martin Vildhede is an exceptional partner who consistently goes above and beyond to provide a top service. His ability to balance deep legal knowledge with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach sets him apart from competitors. What I value most about working with Martin is his thoroughness and responsiveness—he makes himself available and provides advice that is always well-considered and tailored to the specific needs of our business.’
‘While Martin Vildhede and Ana Ferreira Rodrigues shine individually, the strength of the entire team at Morris Law is impressive. They work seamlessly together, ensuring every case benefits from their collective expertise. What really sets them apart is their collaborative spirit and their ability to break down complex legal challenges into practical solutions, making the whole team a real asset to work with.’
‘Morris Law’s Employment practice stands out for its remarkable ability to adapt to the specific needs of dynamic, fast-growing companies like ours. Their approach is uniquely client-centric, marked by a deep understanding of our evolving requirements. The team excels in communication, always reliable and clear, which fosters trust and ensures that we feel fully supported throughout the process.’
‘What truly sets them apart is their ability to step into our shoes and approach each issue with a problem-solving mindset while also providing a strong sense of security. They manage to consider all stakeholders involved in the process, ensuring a balanced and thoughtful resolution.’
‘Martin Vildhede played an important role, bringing his experience to guide us with thoughtful insights. His measured approach reassured us throughout, and it was clear we were in very capable hands. Both Ana Ferreira Rodrigues and Martin made us feel genuinely supported, and their commitment to understanding our unique needs sets them apart from others we’ve worked with. It wasn’t just about providing legal expertise—it was about making us feel secure and confident every step of the way.’
Key clients
Zeekr Technology Europe (former China-Euro Vehicle Technology AB, CEVT)
Jula
Pagero
Teleperformance
Kongsberg Automotive
Vogue Scandinavia
Hexaware Technologies
Lois Jeans (Los Hermanos Azules B.V.)
Skogssällskapet
Hyundai Welding
SSI SCHAEFER
Work highlights
- Advising Teleperformance in relation to escalating strikes and industrial actions in Sweden.
- Assisted Camanio and AddLife with the closure of the business in Camanio, involving the termination of all employees.
- Successfully navigated complex TUPE issues related to SSI Schäfer’s customer contracts.
Roschier
Roschier’s employment practice has broad experience spanning investigations into workplace accidents, and discrimination and harassment claims, as well as C-suite terminations, among other matters. Jenny Welander Wadström, who has 20 years of experience handling the employment aspects of transactions, restructurings, individual and collective terminations, and disputes, among other matters. At the senior associate level, Peder Boström is well versed in trade union consultations, collective bargaining negotiations, and settlements and exit agreements, while Elin Osbeck stands out for her experience in discrimination and harassment investigations.
Practice head(s):
Jenny Welander Wadström
Other key lawyers:
Peder Boström; Elin Osbeck
Testimonials
‘Elin Osbeck and Jenny Welander Wadström are tremendous attorneys. They are very responsive, practical, and solution oriented. They go above and beyond.’
‘The Roschier team is terrific – very knowledgeable and responsive.’
‘Jenny Welander Wadström is fantastic.’
Setterwalls
Setterwalls’ employment practice handles a broad range of matters, ranging from the employment aspects of M&A and restructurings on the transactional side, to workplace harassment and discrimination claims on the contentious side. Having advised domestic and international companies for more than 20 years, Åsa Erlandsson leads the team alongside Henrik Kjellander, who is noted particularly for his experience in TUPE and M&A-related employment matters. Specialist counsel Emmelie Tedfelt acts in disputes concerning disloyal employees, trade secret issues, and intellectual property matters. Senior associate Jenny Söberg also plays a key role, especially in collective bargaining negotiations, TUPE, and labour law disputes.
Practice head(s):
Åsa Erlandsson; Henrik Kjellander
Other key lawyers:
Emmelie Tedfelt; Jenny Söberg; Maria Bergström; Hanna Rhodin
Testimonials
‘Åsa Erlandsson is a great employment lawyer and one of the best in the field.’
‘Jenny Söberg and Maria Bergström are simply amazing! They provide quick feedback, excellent service, and are innovative in coming up with new event ideas. They are open minded and truly understand the needs of the customer. Their interaction with our members/potential clients is fantastic. Simply amazing!’
‘Åsa Erlandsson is unique in the industry. I would not hesitate to recommend her. She is knowledgeable, pragmatic, serious and also warm and sympathetic.’
‘Åsa Erlandsson is a star. Her responses are succinct, pragmatic and helpful – I don’t have to ask repeated follow-up questions. She understands our business and business needs’
‘Åsa Erlandsson and the team offer first-class help. Åsa is pragmatic with deep knowledge in labour law. You can rest assured that you as a client can be confident that the advice you receive is practically useful as well as always legally correct.’
‘The team I work with at Setterwalls is exceptionally client centric. They work together to ensure my company’s matters are handled quickly, efficiently and pragmatically. Hanna Rhodin and Emmelie Tedfelt have consistently exceeded our expectations.’
‘I have worked with Setterwalls for many years and have always received excellent service, quick responses, and a very positive experience.’
‘A very skilled team – they are always responsive and very client oriented with a good business understanding.’
Key clients
Adobe
Magnit
Transdev
The Central Bank of Sweden
AP7 (Seventh AP Fund)
Karolinska University Hospital
TM & Partners
TM & Partners’ labour and employment team is noted for handling the employment aspects of transactions, and also advises on internal investigations, terminations, and union negotiations, among other issues. Practice head Anna Jerndorf has several decades worth of experience encompassing transactions, redundancies, trade secrets and non-compete agreements, and internal investigations. At the senior associate level, Carl Östlund is well versed in transactional matters as well as redundancies and terminations, while Daniel Åstrand focuses on investigations and disputes.
Practice head(s):
Anna Jerndorf
Other key lawyers:
Carl Östlund; Daniel Åstrand
Testimonials
‘The team at TM & Partners are really professional and service minded as well as always available and efficient in their work.’
‘My primary contact at the firm, Anna Jerndorf, is exceptional in that she can offer business-minded legal advice suited and appropriate for a foreign company operating in Sweden.’
‘Anna Jerndorf works closely with me as a client and always tries to see matters from my perspective. She is very knowledgeable and helps me with answers that put our organisation forward in the correct direction.’
‘Anna Jerndorf stands out for her positive way of working and her pragmatic approach to complex issues. She is always positive and listens to the problem.’
‘The team exhibited exceptional client focus and a solution-oriented mindset. Anna Jerndorf displayed a profound comprehension of employment laws and regulations, coupled with a pragmatic approach to addressing intricate legal matters. She also demonstrated outstanding communication skills, adeptly clarifying complex Swedish legal concepts for international stakeholders.’
‘They have pretty much provided 360 knowledge in the legal area and support across disciplines quickly and in a helpful way. A senior and experienced team.’
‘If I compare them with other law firms, I always choose TM & Partners because they work closely with our business and think outside the box. They always work with the perspective of what is best for me as their client.’
‘TM & partners always deliver a very high standard of their services.’
Key clients
Bharat Forge
BTR Accounting and Payroll Services AB
CombinedX AB (publ)
Eolus Vind
Lantmännen ek för
NetNordic (a Norvestor company)
Otsuka Pharma Europe
Permascand
Team Olivia
Tradera
Work highlights
- Advising the Procuritas portfolio company Team Olivia AB on all Swedish employment law aspects of the sale of its Swedish care division, including the operations within Individual & Family and Home Care business, to Attendo.
- Advising Lantmännen ek för on all Swedish employment law aspects of the merger of Lantmännen Agroetanol AB, Lantmännen Oats AB and Lantmännen Reppe AB into one single company – Lantmännen Biorefineries AB.
- Advising BTR Accounting and Payroll Services AB on all Swedish employment law aspects of the carve-out and sale of the payroll business to ADP.
Bird & Bird
Bird & Bird’s employment team in Stockholm works closely with other offices in the firm’s international network to advise domestic and international clients on a broad spectrum of matters, including terminations, workforce restructurings, harassment claims, and trade secrets work. With considerable experience covering executive contracts, pensions, and compensation issues as well as transactional matters, Katarina Åhlberg leads the group. Senior associate Dasha Arntyr’s broad experience includes whistleblowing, trade union, and compliance matters.
Practice head(s):
Katarina Åhlberg
Other key lawyers:
Dasha Arntyr
Testimonials
‘Bird & Bird delivers timely and clear legal advice, always with a commercial and solution-oriented approach.’
‘Dasha Arntyr not only walked me through the most basic tenets of Swedish employment law, but also coached me and our HR team through a redundancy and the aftermath, including a sticky employee situation. Dasha was practical, timely, and gave guidance that was easily understood and reflected a deep understanding of the nuances of our situation.’
‘I have been very pleased with the services we have received from the Bird and Bird team in Sweden. Given that I am a US based employment lawyer with a global scope and no previous knowledge of or responsibility for Sweden, having the Bird and Bird team there to answer even our most basic questions has been critical.’
‘Bird & Bird’s employment practice’s ability to move from high-level strategic advice – interweaving the relevant commercial and legal – to efficient hands-on execution makes them unique.’
Key clients
Unit 4
Lexmark
Implement Consulting
Work highlights
- Assisted Unit 4 inter alia in relation to restructuring projects, redundancies and settlement negotiations.
- Assisted Lexmark, inter alia, in relation to a global restructuring project.
- Advising Implement Consulting Group P/S on ongoing employment issues as well as Partner Performance and Incentive issues. This has included considerations in relation to consequences of non-satisfactory performance.
CMS Wistrand
CMS Wistrand’s employment practice advises domestic and international companies on a wide range of issues, including the employment aspects of M&A transactions, collective bargaining agreements, trade secrets, and restructurings and collective redundancies, with particular strength in the construction sector. With experience handling reorganisations, TUPE and dismissals, Jakob Bernander leads the Stockholm team. Jörgen Larsson, who focuses on trade secret infringement, collective bargaining agreements, and regulatory issues, heads up the Gothenburg office with Maria Kosteska Fägerquist, who is noted for her expertise in trade union negotiations, TUPE work, dismissals, and work environment matters.
Practice head(s):
Jakob Bernander; Jörgen Larsson; Maria Kosteska Fägerquist
Testimonials
‘The team is responds quickly with good, relevant help with my questions.’
‘A team of knowledgeable and solution-oriented people. They understand the situation and also how similar things work in different parts of the world to put it in perspective.’
‘The team offers direct and clear communication and quick turnaround times. They have good knowledge and give good advice based on the situation.’
Key clients
Swedish Construction Federation
Strawberry (formerly Nordic Choice Hotels)
Work highlights
- Acting for the Swedish Construction Federation in a number of disputes with the Swedish Trade union Byggnads concerning collective bargaining agreements.
- Assisting Strawberry (formerly Nordic Choice Hotels) for over a decade in general employment matters and work environment matters.
edpLaw
edpLaw is a boutique employment firm offering a comprehensive service covering terminations, reorganisations, mass redundancies, TUPE transfers, and trade union negotiations, among other matters. Practice head Dino Kalamujic has considerable experience advising domestic and international companies on a wide range of issues, while Johan Sundberg’s varied practice encompasses contractual, trade secret, and termination matters. Data privacy specialist Johan Thörn also plays a key role in the team.
Practice head(s):
Dino Kalamujic
Other key lawyers:
Johan Sundberg; Johan Thörn
Testimonials
‘ Johan Sundberg and Dino Kalamujic are excellent in handling clients and providing tangible and precise advice.’
‘Johan Sunberg is a highly appreciated professional who delivers with high quality in a swift manner both regards to responding to queries as well as formal draft contracts.’
‘I have mainly worked with partner Dino Kalamujic. He is extremely knowledgeable, dedicated and efficient. I see very few matching his quality in the Swedish market.’
‘We rely on partner Dino Kalamujic’s legal expertise, analytical and communication skills, as well as his ethical and client-focused approach. Dino has extensive experience in various complex employment law matters. He is outstanding in terms of his availability, commercial approach and ability to find pragmatic solutions to the most complex issues. Simply put, he is an exceptional employment lawyer.’
‘The employment law knowledge of the team members at edplaw is of the highest level on the market. They are efficient and a pleasure to work with.’
‘A strong dynamic team of very experienced employment lawyers.’
‘edpLaw has broad advisory and contentious labour and employment experience that includes litigation at both first instance and appellate level. The highly specialised team provides commercial and tailored advice, and handles all manner of contentious matters, including workplace investigations, discrimination cases, trade union issues, complex terminations and workplace safety litigation.’
‘It is a boutique law firm that works solely for companies. The team has great experience from large law firms.’
Key clients
Länsförsäkringar AB
Rituals Cosmetics Sweden AB
SaveLend Group AB (publ)
Sopra Steria Sweden AB
Swedbank AB
IntraMedic AB
Floatel International AB
Assa Abloy AB and Assa Abloy Opening Solutions AB
Infomedia Sweden AB
AirBaltic
Quorn Foods
Wipro Limited
The Swedish employer organisation Arbetsgivaralliansen
BNP Paribas bank
Temperature Sensitive Solutions Systems Sweden AB (TSS)
Lysa AB
The Swedish Equality Ombudsman (DO)
Advania Sverige AB
Svensk Fastighetsförmedling AB
Stockwik Förvaltning AB (publ.)
Ferla (former Enstar AB)
Nordiska Kreditmarknadsaktiebolaget (publ.)
Horten Advokataktieselskab
Dottir Attorneys
Infobric AB
Work highlights
- Advising Länsförsäkringar on a broad range of matters e.g. relating to strategic issues in connection with employment and compliance matters.
- Advising and representing Sopra Steria Sweden in matters involving the delicate intersection between Employment law and Data Privacy and Data Protection law.
- Advising Temperature Sensitive Solutions Systems Sweden AB (TSS) on various employment matters.
Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland’s human resources practice advises major domestic and international companies on a broad range of employment matters, including the employment aspects of M&A, reorganisations, and workplace investigations. Torbjörn Lindmark has notable experience advising high-profile clients on M&A-related employment issues as well as management agreements and incentive plans. He leads the team alongside Per Westman, who focuses on reorganisations and cross-border transactions.
Practice head(s):
Per Westman; Torbjörn Lindmark
Other key lawyers:
Rebecca Farkhooy
Testimonials
‘The service I received from Per Westman and his team based out of Stockholm was exceptional. What Per and his team offered was a perfect blend of sharing information with me as the client to provide a requisite level of ‘local’ knowledge combined with the ability to just ‘get on’ and undertake the actions locally where they deemed this an appropriate course of action. That, when coupled with a very proactive communication stance, meant for a really first-class service as it gave me the outcomes I needed, via a very credible and capable source.’
‘Per Westman and Rebecca Farkhooy form a world-class service team who help with both international and local M&A advice, employment law and internal investigation regarding employee concerns.’
‘Per Westman’s proactivity, accuracy, ownership, expertise and service focus really make the difference.’
‘Having worked mostly with Per Westman, I am super confident in all the guidance he gives me. He always responds quickly. If a labour law process is guided from start by Per, I know it will follow all regulations and at the same time fall out how the employer wants for it to fall out.’
‘As a large multinational corporation, we appreciate the Eversheds lawyers we work with for the accessibility, the efficient support and the ability to adopt and assess cases using the corporate policies along with legislation. Our trusted Eversheds team in Stockholm has helped us out for years with employment law advice. The fact finding process, respectful treatment of employees and the report drafting including legal assessment and recommendations have been extraordinary high quality.’
‘A highly professional team with both a broad and deep field of knowledge in employment law.’
Key clients
AB Svensk Filmindustri/SF Studios
Pernod Ricard
The Absolut Company
3M Svenska AB
Ocado
Omda
MacDermid
Netgear
nVent
Mercuri Urval
The Watches of Switzerland Group
Astra Zeneca
Boeing
Russell Reynolds
Avis
Sectra
Westfield Rodamco
Forssander Sonander Advokat
Charlotte Forssander at Forssander Sonander Advokat offers a comprehensive employment law service to both employers, leveraging her experience practicing in the US to advise international companies with operations in Sweden, as well as senior management employees. She focuses on contentious matters and is particularly noted for her strength in trade secret infringement and other breach of loyalty cases. She also handles reorganisations, trade union negotiations, and executive terminations on a regular basis.
Practice head(s):
Charlotte Forssander
Testimonials
‘Charlotte Forssander was very knowledgeable, showing sound judgement and determination to always do the outmost for her client.’
‘Charlotte Forssander is one of the most outstanding legal professionals I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Her sharp intellect and quick problem-solving abilities are truly exceptional, as is her humility and approachability. Not only is she highly knowledgeable, but she also makes you feel completely secure and confident throughout the entire process. I will never consider working with anyone else; this practice is in a league of its own.’
‘Charlotte Forssander is undoubtedly the best lawyer in the market. Not only is she incredibly likable and transparent, but she also fosters an environment of continuous learning. She’s the fastest lawyer I’ve ever worked with, yet never compromises on professionalism—always delivering at the highest level. Sharp, yet deeply humble, her expertise and approach make it impossible to work with anyone else after experiencing her service. She offers clear, practical advice swiftly, always with precision and care.’
Key clients
Stronger AB
Layered AB
MSC Sweden AB
Hedin Construction AB
Modellink AB
Work highlights
- Assisted a Swedish activewear brand on various employment law issues, including reorganisation efforts (right sizing), as well as addressing individual employees’ performance challenges.
- Assisted Hedin Construction AB with complex and lengthy trade union consultations and strategic advice.
- Representing Modellink AB in relation to the resignation of one of its key employees, who has started a competing business in violation of non-compete and non-solicitation undertakings in their employment contract.
Hammarskiöld
Hammarskiöld’s employment team regularly advises major banks, private equity houses, and corporates, both domestic and international, on a broad range of matters, including TUPE, whistleblowing issues, terminations, and reorganisations, as well as the employment aspects of M&A. Practice head Erik Löfwall is singled out for advising blue-chip Nordic private equity funds and industrial clients on trade union consultations, reorganisations, C-suite recruitment, and incentive schemes. Anton Sjöberg also plays a key role in the team.
Practice head(s):
Erik Löfwall
Other key lawyers:
Anton Sjöberg; Nelly Steen
Testimonials
‘Erik Löfwall is my main contact. He has an entrepreneurial and business mindset, combined with a very good skill set and long experience, making him a stellar law partner (a true partnership) to me. I’ve called him first for every project I have been involved for many years now. 10/10.’
‘Anton Sjöberg has deep technical knowledge, know how and an ability to read the law, as well as navigate in the “grey zone” area that is not always clear. He is great at relationship building and understanding the clients’ needs. Anton is also proactive and thoughtful. A pleasure to work with!’
‘Erik Löfwall and Anton Sjöberg are exceptionally strong in terms of legal knowledge, negotiation, argumentation, drafting and business. Nelly Steen is great in legal knowledge and drafting.’
‘A team with strong commercial understanding that knows the law, is knowledgeable about people and sees the bigger picture.’
‘They offer first-class tailored and bespoke client support. They are always available with a commercial mindset and relentlessness towards achieving the clients’ goal, while still operating very ethically and in an exemplary manner.’
‘A strong team with deep knowledge and experience within the field. They are strong negotiators and communicators.’
Key clients
Citibank Europe PLC (Sweden branch)
Pearson Group PLC
Lunar Group
Litorina Private Equity (with portfolio companies)
ARC Arise Consulting Group
Akamai Technologies
3D Systems Corp.
Konica Minolta
Universal Music Group
Altor Private Equity (incl. portfolio companies)
Telness Group
Bromma Air Maintenance AB
Zimpler
Leneo Group
Work highlights
- Assisting Citibank Europe’s Swedish branch with all types of employment law related matters, most recently with several reorganisations.
- Providing Pearson with continuous advice with respect to employment law related questions, most recently with termination proceedings as well as adopting a new parental leave benefit scheme.
Hellström Law
Hellström Law’s employment practice regularly acts for domestic and international clients in connection with redundancies, terminations, collective bargaining agreements, union consultations, and workplace harassment and discrimination claims, among other matters. Practice head Johan Karlman is best known for representing employers, but also advises trade unions and individual employees; he has recently been especially active on redundancy matters. Anna Fernqvist Svensson, whose broad practice includes discrimination disputes, and senior associate Natalie Stjernström, who is noted for her experience advising on workplace environment issues and workplace discrimination investigations, also play key roles in the team.
Practice head(s):
Johan Karlman
Other key lawyers:
Anna Fernqvist Svensson; Natalie Stjernström
Testimonials
‘Hellström Law has a broad and knowledgeable group that can deal with several different problems.’
‘Johan Karlman is highly responsive and finds effective solutions. He is very solution oriented.’
‘During the process, we encountered a highly complex situation and negotiations with the other party, who brought in a large team covering various aspects and topics. Natalie Stjernström from Hellström impressively outperformed and disarmed the opposing counsel through meticulous preparation, combined with her extensive experience and expertise.’
‘I have worked with Natalie Stjernström, who has been very committed, efficient, knowledgeable and punctual.’
‘They have great commitment to push our issues forward. They are accessible and very competent.’
‘They provide cost-effective and practice advice on employment matters and Swedish employment law.’
‘The team is very competent and experienced in reorganisations and union negotiations.’
‘The team strikes the perfect balance, combining the right expertise and experience with humility and a strong focus on the client.’
Key clients
L&T Technology Services filial
Lynes Technologies Sweden AB
Sundsvall Municipality
Work highlights
- Advised Lynes Technologies Sweden AB on strategic advice and hands-on assistance in a redundancy procedure that included union consultations.
- Advising Sundsvall Municipality on several discrimination cases in court.
Magnusson Sweden
Magnusson Sweden’s employment team advises domestic and international clients on a broad spectrum of matters, including day-to-day labour law issues, the employment law aspects of M&A, restrictive covenants, terminations, and redundancies. With considerable expertise spanning terminations, dismissals, and trade secrets, Magdalena Berg leads the practice. Associate Christina Säll is also a key contact, noted particularly for her experience advising on severance pay, restrictive covenants, workforce reductions, and terminations.
Practice head(s):
Magdalena Berg
Other key lawyers:
Christina Säll
Testimonials
‘The people I have worked with are highly competent and professional. They approach the issues objectively and provide guidance in a very competent and credible manner.’
A highly professional and very customer-centric team that focuses on quality and timely delivery.’
‘In general they provide outstanding expertise and will give a sound legal judgment.’
Key clients
Intersolia Ltd
Nordiska Galleriet
Xiaomi
Work highlights
- Advising a leading international company within the financial sector in relation to its closing of business in Sweden, involving terminations and union consultations.
- Advising a leading global distributor of consumer goods in relation to its reduction in workforce, involving union consultations and meetings with employees.
- Advising Nordiska Galleriet with employment advice.
Advokatfirman Delphi
Advokatfirman Delphi’s employment team handles a range of matters, including restructurings, redundancies, TUPE issues, trade union negotiations, and dismissals, with the team particularly well versed in transactional work. Magnus Berterud leads the practice, with senior associate Emmy Falck playing a key role, particularly when it comes to the employment aspects of M&A transactions and restructurings.
Practice head(s):
Magnus Berterud
Other key lawyers:
Emmy Falck; Fredrik Nordlöf
Testimonials
‘Magnus Berterud has a very calm and effective approach and gives professional advice, always taking into account the next progression of the case.’
‘I have personally been working with Delphi for many years, where I got in touch with Magnus Berterud. Magnus has always been available, he understands our needs regarding employment law in Sweden and we have always been given professional and unbiased advice from him.’
‘Delphi always puts together the best team for the individual assignment.’
‘Fredrik Nordlöf is always hands on and willing to see legal issues from several perspectives and find the best possible solution on an international level.’
EY Law
EY Law’s employment team advises on workforce risk management issues, strategic workforce planning, transactional advice, and restructurings, among other matters. Stockholm-based practice head Paula Hogéus has considerable experience handling the employment aspects of M&A transactions, TUPE, and restructurings as well as trade secret and discrimination cases. Hanna Julin is a key contact.
Practice head(s):
Paula Hogéus
Other key lawyers:
Hanna Julin
MAQS Advokatbyrå
MAQS Advokatbyrå’s employment team offers broad expertise to domestic and international clients. Stockholm-based practice head Sofia Pedersen joined the firm in May 2024 from an in-house role, bringing with her considerable experience in reorganisations, collective bargaining agreements, and work environment issues as well as the employment aspects of M&A. Lars Lövgren in Gothenburg has over 25 years’ experience handling matters in the auto, construction, IT, and retail sectors, to name a few. Senior associate Malin Hurtig, also in Gothenburg, is a leading figure in the team.
Practice head(s):
Sofia Pedersen
Other key lawyers:
Lars Lövgren; Malin Hurtig; Marie-Ann Lindhardt
Testimonials
‘Malin Hurtig and Marie-Ann Lindhardt are both very competent, professional and always available when we need urgent support.’
‘Malin Hurtig – In the 20 minutes during our first call, Malin not only explained all available options but also helped me identify the best option and then walked me through how the whole process would look. The rest of my work with Malin was a true delight – all questions I had she could help me figure out the answer to – and she didn’t shy away from providing crisp and pointed recommendations.’
‘I truly appreciate Malin Hurtig for her responsiveness and transparency. She stands out by seeking support from experienced colleagues when needed, ensuring we always get the best possible advice. What I also think sets her apart is her dedication to delivering high-quality, well-rounded solutions which is something I value. Her collaborative approach makes her and the team a pleasure to work with.’
‘Sofia Pedersen and Malin Hurtig as well as Lars Lövgren have all been very service minded. They are quick to give answers and support and they all have been interested to get to know our business to provide the best support.’
‘Sofia Pedersen was available through the process and wanted to make sure that the level of service was high. Sofia’s collaboration skills and general level of knowledge were good.’
‘A very professional and competent team that offers a high level of service.’
‘The legal practice stands out due to its comprehensive full-service offerings, providing clients with a one-stop solution for all their legal needs. What makes the team unique is their unwavering commitment to being service minded and attentive. They prioritise understanding each client’s specific situation, ensuring personalised and responsive service that addresses individual concerns effectively.’
‘Potential clients would be interested to know about the team’s exceptional knowledge and pragmatic approach. Their expertise spans various areas of law, and they are adept at delivering practical solutions that are both effective and efficient. This balance of deep legal understanding with real-world pragmatism means clients receive advice that is not only legally sound but also actionable and aligned with their business objectives.’
Key clients
Feld Entertainment, Inc.
EnBW Sverige AB
Folkspel Ideell Förening
Kamux AB
Bokadirekt i Stockholm AB
Zenith Venture Capital II AB
Corporation Service Company
Safilo
Nudie Jeans Marketing AB
Work highlights
- Advising Folkspel Ideell Förening on an ongoing basis concerning different legal matters, including an extensive internal investigation, reorganisations, individual cases and employment law disputes.
- Advising Kamux AB on an ongoing basis, including employment related issues such as reorganisations, individual cases, disputes and union consultations.
- Advising Zenith Group on the hire of a new partner, including drafting of employment contracts and negotiation, translation and drafting of Employee handbook, policies and other mandatory appendices.
Next Advokater
Next Advokater‘s employment practice advises domestic and international companies on a broad range of matters, including union consultations, redundancies, and dismissals, with the team particularly strong in trade secret cases. Firm co-founder Pia Nyblaeus, who is experienced in contentious and non-contentious matters, leads the team alongside Jenny Jilmstad, who joined the firm in April 2024 from Advokatfirman Schjødt. She brings with her considerable experience spanning reorganisations, terminations, and GDPR compliance work.
Practice head(s):
Jenny Jilmstad; Pia Nyblaeus
Testimonials
‘Pia Nyblæus has been our partner of choice for our staff restructuring processes. In all, she has been an exceptional partner, handling not only all aspects of the process but also acting as a sounding board and guide where needed. Her breadth of experience and practical approach have helped us find solutions that have been reasonable for all parties, with a minimum amount of hassle. She has helped us navigate these situations as smoothly as could be expected.’
‘Jenny Jilmstad offers outstanding legal advice and support. She understands our business and my challenges. She is very responsive, quickly grasps the situation and is a sounding board to me in all tricky employment law matters. She is really a trusted adviser for me and also very nice and fun work with.’
‘We typically use Next for employment law matters. Next and its employees are always very responsive and easy to work and co-operate with.’
Key clients
Implement Consulting Group AB
Avincis Aviation Sweden AB
HKScan Denmark A/S
Solera Sweden AB (Royal Unibrew)
Neoen Renewables Sweden AB
Phenixid AB
MedLase Nordics AB
Clavister AB
Waynes och Margareta’s Coffee Sweden AB
Recipharm Uppsala AB
Snellman
Snellman’s employment team continues to advise on a broad range of matters, spanning the employment aspects of M&A and restructurings as well as terminations, senior manager agreements, trade secret issues, and incentive schemes. Practice head Jenny Lundberg has nearly 20 years of experience advising on restructurings, redundancies, union negotiations, and management contracts, with a particular focus on internal investigations. Josephine Gjerstad Medina is also a key name to note.
Practice head(s):
Jenny Lundberg
Other key lawyers:
Josephine Gjerstad Medina
Testimonials
‘Jenny Lundberg and her team possess excellent knowledge of Swedish employment law, and provide hands-on advice that supports the client’s business both from a legal and commercial perspective.’
‘Jenny Lundberg is very easy to work with, always mindful of our specific issues/challenges and always gives pragmatic and valuable advice.’
‘Jenny Lundberg is a stand-out partner on all matters related to HR. She delivers rapid and to-the-point advice, making it clear for us as clients what should be our next step.’
‘Jenny Lundberg always provides qualified, to-the-point and adequate advice that is of high value to the business.’
‘Josephine Gjerstad Medina is always willing to go above and beyond whenever I need support. Whether it’s providing guidance on complex HR issues or answering quick questions, she is always incredibly fast in her responses. I can rely on Josephine to be available, and she handles each situation with kindness and a helpful attitude that makes working with her not only productive but also enjoyable.’
‘Jenny Lundberg is modern and pragmatic in her approach, and has built a strong, competent team that always gets back to you swiftly with very competent and helpful advice and good solutions to your problems. Josephine Gjerstad Medina also stands out as a highly competent senior associate.’
‘I am impressed by the teams’ ability to offer high-quality services in many varying aspects of employment law, always with clear answers to difficult questions. This translates into actionable advice, which is excellent.’
‘A competent and hard-working team that is solution oriented and efficient.’