Gorrissen Federspiel is home to a team of experienced lawyers within the employment sector with ‘very good sense of the market’. The practice spans an array of industries, including: financial services, transport, tech, food and beverage and construction. Covering the entire scope of employment work, the team represents clients on non-compete litigation matters, severance disputes, the employment aspects of M&A deals, and pay and work hour disputes. Leading the team is Jacob Sand, reputed for his ’solid knowledge and quick understanding of cases and needs’, who is adept at international labour law, in particular his grasp of EU law and collective labour law. Also in the team is Rasmus Høj Christensen. Christensen is equipped to handle the employment aspects of M&A deals, and negotiating incentive programs for large employers. Ditte Grundtvig Larsen brings experience to the team across a range of employment matters.
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Testimonials
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- They always work with a "can do" attitude, focusing on both the client's business and keeping in mind that the "people" often form an important part of a business.
- Sabine Brandhøj Overgaard is available and is great at thinking outside the box, trying to ensure the best possible solution for all. She is great at explaining the difficult parts of employment law so non-legal professionals can also understand and trust.
- ‘Bright team that works well together, understands your business and organisation, accessible and efficient. At the same time, orderly people that treat everyone with respect. ’
- 'Orderly, bright people with the ability to focus on the important aspects and get things done. Jacob Sand is outstanding together with his team. You can feel that their internal work relationships add value to your product.'
- ‘Very good sense of the market for equity-based incentives in Denmark. Commercial approach - going beyond just perfect legal advice’
- ‘Highly professional. Sharp and practical advises’
- ‘Jacob Sand is excellent with solid knowledge and quick understanding of cases and needs’
- ‘The leading employment law practice in Denmark. They are unmatched in terms of availability, quality, expertise and product delivery. A large team which always surprises on the upside. No question is too complex. ’
- ‘Hands on advice. To the point.'
- ‘Rasmus Høj Christensen and his team are not only very knowledgeable about Danish employment law and the practices in the Danish market, they are also easy to approach and provide swift, to the point and pragmatic advice tailored to our specific circumstances. I recommend Rasmus and his team highly.’
Key clients
- ISS Group
- A.P. Møller – Mærsk
- LEO Pharma
- Citibank Europe plc
- Uber
- Nykredit
- Danish Regions
- Salling Group
- Vestas Wind Systems
- Verisure
- GEA Process Engineering
- Green Power Denmark
- Hafnia Limited
- Kesko Corporation
- KMD A/S
- Mediq Danmark
- Nordea Group
- Rambøll Gruppen
- Royal Arctic Line
- Andel Holding
Work highlights
Advised Fueling Maritime (Europe) A/S on injunction proceedings and related litigation to enforce non‑competition clauses against former employees who joined a competitor.
Advised Uber Technologies Inc. (via Uber International Holding B.V.) on its acquisition of Dantaxi, Denmark’s largest taxi company, handling all employment law aspects and subsequent integration in a multi‑jurisdictional transaction.|
Advised DMK Group on its merger with Arla Foods, including Danish employment law and complex employee participation requirements for establishing an SCE, in a cross‑border combination.
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Practice head
Jacob Sand
Other key lawyers
Rasmus Høj Christensen; Ditte Grundtvig Larsen