Mette Klingsten

Languages Spoken

Danish

English

the Scandinavian languages

Practice Areas

Mette Klingsten advises Danish and international companies on all aspects of individual and collective employment law. She has extensive experience in employee legal matters related to company transfers, as well as the planning and execution of both individual and collective dismissals.

With a strong background in cross-border employment, Mette Klingsten regularly assists companies navigating international employment law issues, collaborating with her global network to provide comprehensive advice.

As an experienced lawyer, she has supported both Danish and foreign clients with business law matters, litigation, and arbitration within her field of expertise. She also advises boards and executives on hiring and dismissals, remuneration structures, duties and rights, and competitive conditions.

Additionally, Mette Klingsten provides guidance on incentive schemes and compensation structures, including the development of warrant programs, bonus agreements, and remuneration policies.

Professional Memberships

Chair of the board of Momentum Consulting A/S

Chair of the board of Fynposium

Board member of Frederiksberg Festspil

Former chair of the board of Copenhagen Phil by appointment of the Minister of Culture

Former board member of The Royal Danish Theatre by appointment of the Minister of Culture

Member of ELLint

Member of the International Bar Association (IBA)

Member of European Employment Lawyers Association (EELA)

Publications

Author of: Employment aspects of transfers of undertakings (2nd edition, 2016)

Co-author of: The Tax Assessment Act with comments (2000) · Salaried Employees Act (4th edition, 2011) · Employees Handbook – Legal Aspects and HR (1st edition, 2010) · The Collective Redundancies Act (2nd edition, 2014) · Commercial Criminal Law (chapter on employment-related issues) (2015)

Awards