Ranked in: Tier 1

Bech-Bruun’s employment practice group remains one of the strongest in the domestic market, offering expertise across management restructuring, remuneration policies, including share-based incentive schemes, litigation, mass redundancies, outside counsel investigations, trade secrets infringements and collective bargaining agreements. The group also holds a particular specialism in public sector employment law matters, including the defence of public servants. Practice leader Lise Lauridsen is highly regarded for advising domestic and international companies in relation to reorganisations, protection of trade secrets, outside counsel investigations, whistleblower schemes, hiring and termination of executive-level employees, among others. Of counsel and labour law specialist Morten Ulrich chiefly works with employers, with his practice covering both private and public sector labour matters, as well as pension funds. Sandro Ratkovic is a key contact for cross-border employment matters including protection of trade secrets, business immigration, incentive schemes and collective dismissals.

"Sandro Ratkovic is outstanding as a strategic legal adviser. He is clearly one of the best in Denmark in employment law and he has a unique talent for providing business focused legal advise in a clear and timely manner."

"Bech-Bruun is unique because it is a highly professional and modern law firm. Due to the size and the technical resources of the Bech Bruun, the firm is able to provide specialist knowledge from all areas of law – we therefore feel that we are in very safe hands with our collaboration."

"We highly recommend Lise Lauridsen with whom we have a long-standing relationship. We have used the brilliant services of Lise for several years and appreciate her highly qualified expertise, her efficiency and her dedication to our company."

"Bech-Bruun’s employment law practice delivers their assistance with an attention to detail while keeping the eye on the ball and with an uncompromising understanding of the need for practical and pragmatic use of their advice. The advice is delivered with the appropriate sense of urgency and an in-depth knowledge of the legal details across the entire team that gives confidence that you always receive the best advice."

"Sandro Ratkovic’s practical experience and wide knowledge of both national and international employment law in combination with being forthcoming and readily available to meet our needs is not often found. His advice is direct and to the point and gives an impression that no stones are left unturned."

"Lise Lauridsen is the top employment lawyer in Denmark. She is extremely knowledgeable and has a very practical touch, making her expert advice and support invaluable to clients. Sandro Ratkovic is a great lawyer, always available, providing invaluable support at all times."