Johan Zetterström
Johan Zetterström is a partner in DLA Piper in Sweden's Employment Group. He handles various employment law related issues, however with a particular focus on reorganisations, 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 is named as a Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer in 2026.
Ranked in Employment, 2026
"Johan has a strong sense of urgency and an impressive breadth of knowledge within employment law."
"He is a really strong negotiator."
"Johan Zetterström always delivers on our requests."
"He is always there and hands-on when needed."
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, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
Ranked as "Next Generation Partner" in Employment, 2026
"I have had the pleasure of working with Johan Zetterström and I am very impressed by his deep expertise in employment law. I have been extremely satisfied with his guidance and support in complex employment law cases, from providing strategic advice on how to handle challenging situations to representing us in difficult matters."
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
