About

Provided by Poul Schmith

Poul Schmith’s employment law team provides expert knowledge on all employment and labour law matters for both public sector and private sector employers.

The team is especially strong in litigation, and the team regularly try cases before the Danish civil courts, industrial tribunals and private arbitration courts.

Moreover, the team is renowned for combining solid legal advice with a strong business acumen that always leave the client with the best solution for any given legal issue.

The team also provides regular advice in relation to whistleblower cases, and the team handles a vast number of whistleblower schemes on behalf of clients.

The team’s lawyers regularly hold courses for clients including seminars that are tailored to specific groups. The team’s lawyers have authored and co-authored both articles and textbooks on employ-ment related topics.

The team’s expertise includes:

  • Advice on employment and termination processes
  • Assistance in disputes and negotiations
  • Handling of complex litigation at all types of venues
  • Advice on remuneration policies, including both cash-based and equity-based incentive schemes
  • Advice on company reorganizations
  • Handling of mass-redundancy processes
  • Advice on business immigration matters
  • Advice on industrial relations including negotiations of collective bargaining agreements
  • Advice on equal treatment and non-discrimination matters
  • Advice on the special rules applicable to public servants

 

Chambers Review

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Employment - Denmark

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Poul Schmith's employment department gains notable market recognition and often advises clients on collective bargaining agreements and the related negotiations with unions. The team also has experience in M&A-related labour law topics. The lawyers also handle issues concerning dismissals, discrimination and harassment in the workplace.

Work Highlights

  • Poul Schmith advised Maersk Logistics on numerous position transfers at the customs service on the border of Denmark and Sweden.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Marianne Lage
2
Marianne Lage
2
Band 2
Department co-head Marianne Lage frequently assists clients with collective bargaining agreements and union negotiations. She also handles contentious matters pertaining to discrimination and dismissals, including arbitration proceedings.

Marianne Lage demonstrates an exceptional ability to handle complex and demanding matters with deep expertise, while also understanding the commercial implications.

Marianne is able to explain the law to us in a way that allows us to easily make the right decision.

Jonas Blegvad Jensen
3
Jonas Blegvad Jensen
3
Band 3

Jonas Blegvad Jensen co-heads the department and gains notable market recognition. He assists with the full scope of labour law mandates, from M&A-related topics and collective agreements to employee terminations and remuneration disputes.

He is always able to quickly assess the task at hand and assemble the right team for the job.

Jonas Blegvad Jensen provides legal support with exceptional clarity and genuine dedication. He turns complex challenges into manageable solutions with confidence and care.

Thomas Christian Thune
4
Thomas Christian Thune
4
Band 4

Thomas Christian Thune is a respected name in the labour and employment field. He often works with Danish and international companies on transaction-related issues.

Thomas is always very responsive and very clear in his advice and guidance. He cuts straight to the point, which is exactly what we need.

Thomas is very much hands-on with our business. He is very solution-oriented and very pragmatic.

We're very happy to work with Thomas and always receive excellent advice and help.

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Poul Schmith

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Denmark

Employment

Marianne Lage
2
Marianne Lage
2
Band 2
Jonas Blegvad Jensen
3
Jonas Blegvad Jensen
3
Band 3
Thomas Christian Thune
4
Thomas Christian Thune
4
Band 4

Members

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Jonas Blegvad Jensen

Head of Department