
Employment
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About
Provided by Elmzell Advokatbyrå
Elmzell’s vision is to be Sweden’s leading boutique firm within HR/employment law. Our only focus is and has always been HR law. Since our expertise is concentrated to one area of law, we have the experience and cutting-edge expertise required to help our clients in all matters within HR law – that is what we call “HR law is all we know”!
Since the work is first and foremost about people, it requires ability and understanding of both people and challenging law. As our client, you are met with a professional and personal commitment and we translate your HR challenges into practical, concrete and solution-oriented advice – with the client's interest in focus.
Being a small boutique firm, we are a close-knit team that always helps each other and work together. We really like what we do and we believe that it benefits both you as a client and our job satisfaction – that is when you do that good job!
Our expertise ranges from day-to-day advice to HR departments regarding terms and conditions of employment, policies etc to strategic advice in reorganisation and restructuring situations including trade union consultations, performance management and dismissals as well as conducting investigations and representing employers in court proceedings. We also are engaged to give trainings in HR law, often tailored trainings for HR or managers.
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Strengths
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The team is pragmatic, experienced and reasonable.
Employment respondentEuropeElmzell understands our industry and ensures we are able to manage our cases quickly and effortlessly, providing us with detailed instructions and advice when needed.
Employment respondentEuropeThe lawyers are very hands-on and have a strong commercial understanding.
Employment respondentEuropeThe firm provides strong expertise, reliable advice and quick turnarounds.
Employment respondentEuropeThe team is always reachable and always responds to the right questions.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Jenny Hellberg
Jenny Hellberg is highly experienced in employment disputes, including unfair dismissal cases, workplace investigations and matters relating to post-employment restrictions. She is also very active advising on employment contracts and documentation. Jenny is one of the most experienced labour lawyers in Sweden. She is also very pragmatic and commercially oriented.
Employment respondentEuropeHer thoughtful approach ensures that we not only get the right guidance but also fully understand the context and risks behind it.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Petter Wenehult
Petter Wenehult advises both domestic and international clients on restructuring, investigations and whistle-blowing cases.
Petter is very experienced. One of his strengths is that he remains calm in all situations. His advice is pragmatic and down to earth, striving to find a good solution for all parties concerned.
Employment respondentEuropePetter Wenehult is incredibly knowledgeable, measured and structured. His ability to connect with his clients, making them feel supported and equipped with the right tools and advice, is really appreciated.
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Ranked Individuals at Elmzell Advokatbyrå (2)
Members
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Petter Wenehult

Knut Elmstedt

Petter Wenehult
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