Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Denmark
Band 3
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+45 3334 4000About
Provided by Horten
Horten has a large and experienced employment and labour law team. Our expertise includes all areas within both individual agreements and collective agreements, and we have significant experience as litigators. We are known to be 'the best when it comes to collective agreements' in relation to negotiations with unions and in connection with acquisitions, where buyers are seeking advice on the possibilites of operating within collective agreements.
We are aknowledged for our approach as regards cases concerning executive liability. We have in the last year experienced a lot of activity related to change of CEOs in several high-profile companies in Denmark and we have represented several CEOs and executives in relation to termination procedures and summary dismissal.
We understand the various aspects of employment law and base our legal advice on a commercial, strategic and long-term perspective. We advise on all levels of the organisation and tailor our advice to the specific situation.
Employment and labour law affects all areas of both the business community and the public sector. We have therefore established thorough knowledge of a large number of business sectors and industries.
Our experts have written numerous books on a wide variety of employment law issues.
Chambers Review
Horten advises on a broad range of employment matters. The department provides a comprehensive service drafting contracts as well as advising on employee terminations and severance agreements. Additionally, the team represents employers in the negotiation of collective agreements. Horten's expertise also includes employment investigations and disputes, including arbitration proceedings, with experience in working environment issues and remuneration cases. The group has clients that include a range of corporates as well as municipal governments and public sector entities.
Thomas Christian Thune heads the department and is a key contact for clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has very broad and strong specialist competencies."
"Horten always gives precise and practical advice. It doesn't overcomplicate things, and comes straight to the point with the needed context and awareness of the business needs."
"The lawyers are thorough, quick and to the point."
"The lawyers give good explanations for complex matters. They have all the expertise and reply immediately."
"The team is extremely knowledgeable and provides creative, business-oriented advice to complex matters."
"The team has very broad and strong specialist competencies."
"Horten always gives precise and practical advice. It doesn't overcomplicate things, and comes straight to the point with the needed context and awareness of the business needs."
"The lawyers are thorough, quick and to the point."
"The lawyers give good explanations for complex matters. They have all the expertise and reply immediately."
"The team is extremely knowledgeable and provides creative, business-oriented advice to complex matters."
Members
Provided by Horten
Erik Wendelboe Christiansen
Signe Rydahl Werming
Thomas Christian Thune
Clients
Provided by Horten
Danish companies with divisions abroad
Funds
Innternational corporations represented in Denmark
Municipalities
Private companies
Public and semi-public companies
Unions
Industries
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Aerospace & Defence
Charities / Not for Profit
Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Education
Energy
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Industrial Engineering
Insurance
Media
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Private Clients / Individuals
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation