Bech-Bruun is relied on for its ‘deep specialisation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and consistently high-quality legal advice’ within the employment sector. The team works in a variety of industries, including logistics and transportation, insurance and retail, and also does significant work in the pensions space. The team advises on a broad range of matters, representing clients on discrimination cases, wage disputes and the employment aspects of large M&A deals. Lise Lauridsen leads the team, with in-depth knowledge and experience in outsourcing, reorganisations and high profile matters, and is praised for her ‘efficiency’ and ‘dedication’. Also playing a prominent role in the team is Sandro Ratkovic, with significant expertise in matters related to ‘incentive schemes, collective dismissals and protection of trade secrets’.

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.

Covering the entire scope of the employment sector Kromann Reumert is a well established group in the market. The team work across a range of matters including the employment aspects of M&A deals, restructurings, pay transparency cases and in the establishment of governing structures and is noted for delivering ‘excellently on all parameters’. The group has a longstanding reputation in the financial sector, but also in local governance, maritime and tech. Marianne Granhøj leads the team alongside Jens Lund Mosbek, both have expertise in the financial sector, with Granhøj leading on financial matters, and Mosbek taking on many litigation matters. Maria Bekke Eiersted offers depth within the team, with a specialism in severance agreements.

Following the 2026 merger with Norrbom Vinding, Schjødt Advokatpartnerselskab is home to a well-experienced employment team that maintains a strong position in the market, with clients praising a ‘highly skilled and professional’ group, and covers a variety of industries: media, public sector work, tech, and food and beverage. The team advises on a wide array of matters related to collective bargaining, whistleblower cases, stock disputes and general employment advice to long standing clients. Christian K. Clasen is managing partner of the firm and leads the employment team, with significant experience in collective bargaining, conflict management and redundancy processes. Yvonne Frederiksen plays a key part in the team, and is praised by clients for ‘solid and concrete advice’. Torben Mølgaard Hededal adds experience to the team with experience in compensation and benefits matters. Sara Baldus, too, adds depth with a focus on employment law.

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab deals with a variety of employment related matters, with strong work in various industries including financial services, energy and healthcare. With a particular specialism in M&A work, the team advises on contracts agreements, policy review and pension scheme setups alongside dismissals and disputes. Morten Langer is well known in the market for his extensive experience in the employment sector, and knowledge of anti-competitive agreements. Sebastian Alexander Buchwald brings experience in the employment aspects of M&A.

Bruun & Hjejle‘s wide-ranging employment practice advises on matters in several of Denmark’s prominent industries, including energy investment, food and beverage, insurance and renewables. Elise Ross-Hansen spearheads the team, with expertise in incentive schemes, restructuring, and the employment aspects of M&A deals. Noted for her ‘wealth of experience, energy and attention to details’ she is well-versed in negotiations, mediations and litigation. Flemming Strømme Martinussen plays a vital part in the team, offering adept advice on collective bargaining, dispute resolution, with an emphasis on cross-border work.

As a boutique employment firm, Labora Legal offers clients advice that is ‘fully up to date with current legislation’ and ‘very clear and concise recommendations’, as well as skilled negotiations in collective bargaining, mass redundancies, reorganisations and general employment advice. Tina Reissmann leads the practice with extensive experience in employment litigation with a focus on collective dismissals, collective agreements and employment conditions and clients praise her ‘deep understanding’ of their businesses. Signe Renee West plays a part in the team with expertise in M&A employment matters and collective bargaining experience alongside Tommy Angermair whose expertise includes personal data protection, outsourcing and incentive schemes. Jeppe Høyer Jørgensen adds depth with significant experience in employment related litigation.

Mazanti-Andersen has a strong employment department, covering a variety of industries, including finance, healthcare, manufacturing and construction and is praised by clients for its ‘depth, agility, and commercial finesse’. The team covers a variety of matter types, advising across the employment aspects of M&A, negotiating with unions on collective bargaining and dismissal cases. A new addition to the team, Anne Marie Abrahamson is adept at international employment matters, immigration law, and litigation and arbitration. Susanne Ingemann Odense and Mette Gahrn-Jensen co-lead the team alongside Abrahamson. Ingemann offers expertise in compliance and contract matters. Gahrn-Jensen bring experience in dismissals and reorganisations.

Plesner deals with a variety of employment matters, including employment classification disputes, incentive programmes and the employment aspects of M&A deals, and clients praise the team’s ‘good knowledge of the market and excellent coordination with other departments within Plesner’. Tina Brøgger Sørensen is a name to note as head of the employment team, bringing knowledge of incentive schemes, dismissal investigations and restructurings and clients note her ‘very practical advice’. Lise Høy Falsner plays a large part in the team, advising on restructurings, collective bargaining, mass redundancies, and pension matters.

Poul Schmith represents a range of clients in matters involving mass redundancies, employment aspects of M&A deals, collective bargaining agreements and recruitment and departure negotiations with a ‘great insight in the public sector.’ Marianne Lage is at the helm of the practice, offering significant experience in negotiations with unions, strategy preparation and overall legal employment advice. Jonas Blegvad Jensens is prepared to handle a variety of employment law matters, including M&A adjacent work, outsourcing, and other transactions work, and the partners at the firm are praised for their ability to ‘show an immediate and good understanding of the challenges’. Thomas Christian Thune joined the firm in 2026.

DLA Piper Denmark covers the entire scope of employment law in Denmark, working with clients in industries such as infrastructure, energy, corporate work and media. The team works on matters of M&A work, employee rights, contract negotiations and employment frameworks. Nina Wedsted leads the team with an in-depth knowledge of the employment sector and a particular focus on incentives, dismissals and cross-border issues. Michael Klejs Pedersen brings experience in whistleblower schemes to the team.

IUNO offers clients advice on a variety of matters including whistleblower cases, HR legal support, restructuring and strategic frameworks. Anders Etgen Reitz leads the team and has notable specialisms in restructurings, incentive plans, cross-border transactions and M&A deals. He is praised by clients as ‘sharp, bright and focused on the matter’. Søren Hessellund Klausen, noted for a ‘focus on operations’, handles a variety of workplace discrimination cases.

Lund Elmer Sandager, led by Michael Møller Nielsen, offers clients advice on a large range of employment matters, including dismissal disputes, collective bargaining, severance disputes and settlement negotiations. The team works across a range of industries, including finance and pharma. Nielsen, praised by clients as an ‘excellent lawyer’, brings expertise in collective bargaining and focuses on financial sector work.

Skau Reipurth is home to an adept employment team, confident across a range of industries including private equity work, IT, tech and education. Within these industries, the team advises on restructuring, contract drafting and negotiation, strategic planning and mass redundancy. Jonas Enkegaard, ‘a safe pair of hands’, leads the team and is active in redundancy, hiring practices and significant terminations and has expertise in settlement agreements.

Bird & Bird Advokatpartnerselskab advises clients in a variety of industries, including pharma, leisure, telecoms and energy. Within these industries, the team advises on contentious employment matters, terminations, compensation claims and bargaining agreements. Søren Narv Pedersen leads a team that is described by clients as ‘highly professional, responsive’ and that ‘consistently provides clear, relevant, and strategic legal advice’.

HortenDahl, located in Copenhagen, offers clients advice on a variety of employment matters, including mass redundancy, general employment advice, compensation claims and employment litigation.

Magnusson is geared to support clients on a range of employment matters, covering restructurings and the employment work on large transactions and M&A deals. Sam Jalaei leads the team, alongside Tom Froberg, who are capable of taking on cases from private equity firms, logistics companies, manufacturers and IT companies.

Littler | Denmark, described by clients as ‘attentive and available with a pragmatic and commercial approach’, advises clients on a range of employment matters including redundancies, drafting of contracts and employment training. Bo Enevold Uhrenfeldt is a the forefront of the team, and has experience working in international employment law.

NJORD Law Firm assists clients on collective bargaining agreements, general employment advice and advice on incentive schemes. Cecilie Sletskov-Hjorth is head of the team, and offers guidance on mass redundancies, employment terms and business transfers.