The team at Bird & Bird advises on a broad range of employment matters, spanning from redundancies to equality issues. Katarina Åhlberg leads the team, acting on matters in the retail, tech, and life sciences industries, and advising on a range of matters, including those regarding restructuring and employee regulations. Dasha Arntyr is a key name for ethical workplace culture, DEI and harassment mandates.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘What sets this employment practice apart is the combination of deep technical expertise with pragmatic, business-focused advice. The team is highly responsive, collaborative, and able to handle complex and sensitive matters with discretion and precision.’
- ‘Madelene Ackheim and Dasha Arntyr both work with stand out for their combination of technical excellence, strategic thinking, and genuine commitment to client service. They are not only highly knowledgeable but also approachable and pragmatic, always tailoring their advice to our business needs.’
- ‘Dasha Arntyr is a rockstar. Practical, knowledgeable, business and legal savvy, and an all-around nice person.’
- ‘The employment law team combines deep legal expertise with a practical, business-oriented approach. Their advice is always clear, timely, and tailored to our needs, helping us navigate complex issues with confidence.'
- ‘Always provide excellent insights and competence with a high level of professionalism and empathy.'
- ‘Katarina Åhlberg impressed us with her in-depth knowledge and problem-solving approach'
Key clients
- Qlik
- Meliva
Work highlights
Advising Qlik on ethics and compliance issues, as well as employees' duties of loyalty.
Provided Meliva with comprehensive employment law advice across a range of matters, including multiple transactions, work environment compliance, workplace policies, health and safety obligations, and employee welfare provisions.
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Practice head
Katarina Åhlberg
Other key lawyers
Dasha Arntyr; Madelene Ackheim