Johan Zetterström
Johan Zetterström is a Partner in DLA Piper Sweden's Employment Group. He handles various employment law related issues, however with a particular focus on reorganizations, individual terminations and collective redundancies. He advises Swedish and international clients in a multitude of employment law matters, such as work force reductions, closures, mergers, business transfers, outsourcings, working environment matters, discrimination disputes and litigation.
Johan also participates in the Swedish labour law debate in the form of opinion pieces in various business newspapers and on legal news sites on the Internet. He teaches employment law to both clients and external audiences.
Ranked in Employment, 2025
"Johan never gets overwhelmed by the issues, and the energy he brings is vital to the success of our matter."
"He is a strong negotiator and has my full seal of approval."
Ranked in Employment, 2024
“Johan is a robust lawyer and a great adviser who has sound perspectives in all matters of business.”
"Johan is great to work with and his support is flawless."
Ranked in Employment, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013
Ranked as "Next Generation Partner" in Employment, 2025
"Johan Zetterström is a great support and very knowledgeable."
Ranked as "Next Generation Partner" in Employment, 2024
"Johan Zetterström is an exceptional lawyer and adviser."
"Johan Zetterström has the ability to describe complex legal challenges in a simple way. He drives cases forward purposefully and keeps clients fully updated on an ongoing basis. Johan has great expertise but never uses it to gain an advantage in dialogues with clients, but is always consultative and shares his knowledge. In disputes, he is sharp, clear and very professional. He also has the valuable ability to understand businesses and how his legal knowledge contributes to the whole commercial situation."
Ranked as "Next Generation Partner" in Employment, 2023