About Us

LO-TCO Rättskydd is the trade unions own law firm. Owned by LO and TCO, we are the largest law firm in Sweden that provides legal service in social security law and labour law. We are the only firm owned by the trade unions that specializes in these areas of law. Since we were established in 1971 we have dealt with more than 70,000 cases concerning, for example, workplace injuries, sickness benefits, disputes concerning wages, and unfair dismissal. We act as legal counsel in every third ruling from the Labour Court. We provide legal services mainly to trade union members who have been granted legal aid by their respective national union. Our 55 staff includes 40 lawyers. Each year we secure approximately 300 million SEK for our clients after winning cases at court. Many clients are reinstated at work or are acquitted of criminal charges. LO-TCO Rättskydd is the trade unions own law firm. Owned by LO and TCO, we are the largest law firm in Sweden that provides legal service in social security law and labour law. We are the only firm owned by the trade unions that specializes in these areas of law. Since we were established in 1971 we have dealt with more than 70,000 cases concerning, for example, workplace injuries, sickness benefits, disputes concerning wages, and unfair dismissal. We act as legal counsel in every third ruling from the Labour Court. We provide legal services mainly to trade union members who have been granted legal aid by their respective national union. Our 55 staff includes 40 lawyers. Each year we secure approximately 300 million SEK for our clients after winning cases at court. Many clients are reinstated at work or are acquitted of criminal charges.