Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Sweden
Band 2
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.
Chambers Review
Elmzell is a boutique that draws on its long experience to provide advice on many different topics. It is renowned for its impressive track record in employment litigation, handling disputes pertaining to unfair dismissals, workplace bullying and harassment, restrictive covenants and trade secrets. The law firm is also knowledgeable concerning the employment aspects of reorganisations, redundancies and terminations, including settlement agreements. Elmzell has further expertise concerning the transfer of employees and business units, including trade union consultations relating to collective bargaining agreements and pensions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Elmzell provides invaluable assistance with navigating intricate employment-related issues with a high degree of empathy. Its lawyers consistently ensure that we remain well informed about the optimal courses of action, and their adept handling of complexity, coupled with their ability to elucidate the procedural nuances and various alternatives, is truly commendable."
"Elmzell provides key insights and takes a highly pragmatic approach."
"Its prompt and efficient responses to our legal enquiries have been exemplary."
"Elmzell provides invaluable assistance with navigating intricate employment-related issues with a high degree of empathy. Its lawyers consistently ensure that we remain well informed about the optimal courses of action, and their adept handling of complexity, coupled with their ability to elucidate the procedural nuances and various alternatives, is truly commendable."
"Elmzell provides key insights and takes a highly pragmatic approach."
"Its prompt and efficient responses to our legal enquiries have been exemplary."
Notable Practitioners
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 very responsive and clear about managing expectations. She delegates work really well, but is hands-on and operative, taking charge of the weightier matters. She makes good judgements."
"Jenny is a very experienced, competent and highly professional lawyer."
"Her expertise and pragmatic approach help in a lot of varied and complex topics."
Petter Wenehult enters the rankings this year as an up-and-coming lawyer following outstanding feedback. He advises both domestic and international clients on restructuring, investigations and whistle-blowing cases.
"Petter is an excellent lawyer and a pleasure to work with. He is responsive, thorough and pragmatic in his approach."
"He has a knack for simplifying complex legal issues and tailoring solutions to fit your needs. Petter's commitment to going the extra mile sets him apart. He's readily accessible, responsive and always willing to assist."
"Petter's dedication to providing high-quality legal support makes him an outstanding choice for legal representation."