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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Work Department
Labour & Employment
Position

Rasmus Høj Christensen has many years of experience in advising on employment law. His primary focus is on advising on employee relations in connection with M&A transactions, outsourcing and restructuring, as well as informing and consulting employees in this regard.

In addition, Rasmus Høj Christensen has extensive experience in both cash and share-based incentive programs, including transaction-based incentive agreements.

Career

Gorrissen Federspiel 2021 -
Plesner Law Firm 2004 - 2021

Languages
English
Memberships
The Danish Labour & Employment Association Labour Law Attorneys
Education

Admitted to the Danish Bar 2007
Master of Laws, University of Copenhagen 2004

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Testimonials

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  • ‘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.’

    ‘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.'

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 Betri Banki PFA Ejendomme USTC NOV Deloitte CBRE Bilfinger

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.