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Setterwalls experts are leaders in commercial employment law and our team provides Swedish and foreign employers guidance on all types of labour law issues, with a focus on pragmatic and business oriented solutions.

Great experience and excellence in labour law
Setterwalls’ Employment team has in-depth knowledge and extensive experience, servicing a wide range of clients on employment matters including issues related to:

  • discrimination
  • dismissals and terminations
  • health and safety
  • protection of trade secrets
  • anti-corruption
  • whistleblowing.    

We are regularly involved in reorganizations and transfer of undertakings, including outsourcing. Our experts are also well versed in designing different types of company policies and incentive programs as well as managing cross-border projects. 

Setterwalls employment department has extensive experience with litigation in court and arbitration, union negotiations, collective bargaining issues as well as a solid experience in conducting complex investigations, e.g. in allegations of sexual harassment or various types of irregularities.

With a keen sense for the importance of human relations and with an eye on future developments, our highly reputable and experienced team will provide our clients with a partner who will help them make the right decisions for their business.

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Employment - Sweden

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Setterwalls offers market-leading advice on a range of employment matters. It frequently assists with terminations and additionally counsels clients regarding investigations into accidents in the workplace and various whistle-blower allegations. It has further notable experience in trade union disputes, including litigation arising from alleged breaches of collective bargaining agreements. The team also acts on contentious proceedings concerning discrimination as well as breach of loyalty and trade secrets. Setterwalls' clients include major Swedish and international organisations.

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Strengths

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  • The team's sense of urgency and customer focus are exceptional.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • What sets Setterwalls apart is its attentiveness and adaptability. The lawyers listen carefully, understand our business context and deliver customised solutions beyond standard legal advice.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • The firm's pragmatic, solution-oriented approach ensures that its advice is not only legally robust but also commercially viable and actionable.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • The firm's attorneys are always quick to perceive the issue in light of our business and its needs and objectives.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Setterwalls' advice is robust, timely and pragmatic.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Åsa Erlandsson
    Åsa Erlandsson

    Åsa Erlandsson

    Åsa Erlandsson is a highly experienced employment lawyer. She handles a broad range of matters, including those relating to trade secrets, collective bargaining agreements and executive terminations.

    • Åsa is one of Sweden's best employment lawyers.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Åsa combines deep expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset and a genuine curiosity to understand our specific challenges.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Åsa Erlandsson is always quick to respond. She has an excellent way of understanding the business needs and the sense of urgency.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • She is a good person to work with and always delivers.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Åsa is a powerhouse in employment law. She is super-responsive.

      Employment respondentEurope
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  • Emmelie Tedfelt
    Emmelie Tedfelt

    Emmelie Tedfelt

    The Gothenburg-based Emmelie Tedfelt advises on a range of employment matters. She has notable experience assisting with investigations and disputes connected to the misappropriation of trade secrets and company funds, as well as breach of non-solicitation obligations and allegations of unlawful dismissal.

    • Her work is not only legally precise but also handled with great sensitivity and discretion. Emmelie’s ability to combine legal rigour with empathy and clarity is invaluable.

      Employment respondentEurope
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  • Jenny Söberg
    Jenny Söberg

    Jenny Söberg

    Jenny Söberg operates from the law firm's Malmö office and advises on restructurings, redundancies and employee relocations. She also assists with disputes and dismissals on the basis of criminal conduct, discrimination, harassment and whistle-blowing.

    • She provides solid and pragmatic advice and clear communication.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Jenny demonstrates quick analysis of complex labour situations.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Jenny Söberg is a skilled lawyer.

      Employment respondentEurope
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