Castrén & Snellman’s employment team handles a broad range of mandates spanning employment litigation, complex restructurings and outsourcings, TUPE situations and mass redundancies. The firm has seen a surge in instructions from international clients and leverages its cooperation networks with firms in Scandinavia and outside the EU through its membership in the Employment Law Alliance. Outi Tähtinen is co-head of the team and is experienced in employment disputes, while fellow co-head Tomi Kemppainen advises domestic and foreign clients on cross-border outsourcings and reorganisation arrangements. Counsel Sanna Honkinen excels in the employment elements of corporate transactions.
Employment in Finland
Castrén & Snellman
Practice head(s):
Tomi Kemppainen; Outi Tähtinen
Other key lawyers:
Sanna Honkinen; Suvi Kettunen; Jutta Nieminen; Mikko Hanni; Ville Kukkonen; Krista Gusev
Testimonials
‘The team is very responsive, quick and delivers useful legal advice – no long memos where I have to guess what the answer is to my questions. The team also has skilled associates that enable them to deliver cost-efficient advice.’
‘Tomi Kemppainen and Outi Tähtinen are both a pleasure to work with. They are both quick to realise the specific challenges for different types of business activities and they are always able to find a reasonable solution to the problems. They very seldom just say no to a question – they find a way around it!’
‘Eye for the details, easy and prompt accessibility.’
‘Castrén & Snellman’s employment team is unique and delivers excellent quality service. Even though its the leading law firm in Finland, the employment team is easy to reach and able to give assistance in the most difficult cases in a practical way so that the customer really gets value for money.’
‘Tomi Kemppainen is the key contact when in need of excellent legal advice with the sharpest industry-specific business understanding. Outi Tähtinen delivers only top quality with her stunning litigation skills.’
‘Highly skilled team, that always delivers. C&S employment team has broad shoulders with many top individuals to handle any case at any time.’
‘Sanna Honkinen – our go to lawyer for any employment law advice.’
‘Mikko Hanni – always a pleasure to work with Mikko – a skilled practitioner with emphasis on disputes.’
Key clients
Kesko Corporation
Fresenius Medical Care Suomi Oy
WithSecure Corporation
Finnair Plc
Multitude SE
Cargotec Corporation
Evli Plc
Gasum Ltd
Finnlines Oyj
OP Financial Group
Work highlights
- Acted as the leading employment counsel to WithSecure Corporation in a multi-jurisdictional assignment regarding the proposed separation of its consumer security business through a partial demerger into a new company to be listed on the official list of Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.
- Acted as the leading employment counsel to Cargotec Corporation on a contemplated merger with Konecranes, and advised the client on various employment law matters related to the merger.
- Advised Kesko Corporation on various employment law matters.
Dittmar & Indrenius
Dittmar & Indrenius is well regarded for its expertise in all HR matters including negotiating collective agreements, handling internal investigations and assisting with public sector employment matters. The firm has a strong presence in the Finnish courts, and regularly appears in the Labour Court representing Finnish employers’ organisations. Seppo Havia has substantial experience in complex precedent-setting employment law matters including work involving employee benefits. Suvi Knaapila is head of the practice and is a well regarded expert with experience in whistleblowing mandates, while Petteri Uoti is praised by clients as 'the most experienced and skilled lawyer in employment law in Finland'. Counsel Mika Kärkkäinen is also active in the practice and has 'outstanding skills'.
Practice head(s):
Suvi Knaapila
Other key lawyers:
Seppo Havia; Petteri Uoti; Mika Kärkkäinen
Testimonials
‘The Dittmar & Indrenius employment team are forward looking, patient, attentive to details, and pro-active. They ask the right questions that help you determine the outcome you are actually looking for and what is the best way to get there. They are also very diligent and responsive. I greatly appreciate how fast they revert to me, as well as how clearly they explain both the context and legal framework around the topic.’
‘In the employment practice I work with Suvi Knaapila who is excellent. Suvi has helped me through a resizing of the organization, providing key materials, engaging with other stakeholders on our behalf and taking a calm and pragmatic approach. This has been very key when certain tasks have felt overwhelmed. When I work with Suvi I feel that we are a true team, and that her patience with my numerous questions, as well as her advice and consistent ability to help me see the larger picture, makes me a better leader.’
‘Dittmar is a very innovative law firm that comes up with new solutions to difficult problems. This is backed by extremely good knowledge on current employment law.’
‘Petteri Uoti is in my opinion the most experienced and skilled lawyer in employment law in Finland. He also has a very wide network of contacts including top experts and decision-makers. Mr. Uoti is also a very convincing person who gives the (well earned) impression that he is on top of the issue he is handling. Seppo Havia has extensive knowledge of employment law and is a leading expert. Mika Kärkkäinen is a rising star who has worked in Dittmar for a relatively short time but has shown outstanding skills especially regarding his knowledge of the current legislation, relevant court cases etc.’
‘Dittmar’s Employment team is definitely the top in Finland when it comes to supporting clients in most challenging situations. Their approach is both practical and intelligent, making it easier for the clients to tackle their unique challenges.’
‘Seppo Havia, Petteri Uoti and Suvi Knaapila are, in my mind, the very top experts on essential labour laws and legal practice in Finland.’
‘Overwhelming expertise in labour law topics and customer oriented approach. Extraordinary capability to understand customers needs and always supporting customer in decision making – Dittmar can really bring added value to customer who is seeking a solution. They are not only giving legal interpretations but advice. That I highly respect.’
Key clients
Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities
Delivery Hero Finland Ltd
Are Ltd
Finnair Plc
Alma Media Plc
Veho Group
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland
Kirby Engineering Group
Work highlights
- Represented Etteplan Embedded Finland Oy in Supreme Court proceedings regarding the legal effect of the so-called competitiveness pact concluded between all the central labour unions and corresponding employer’s associations.
- Acted for Delivery Hero/Foodora in multiple matters and in many different instances regarding food riders’ position as employees or contractors.
- Represented the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland in two cases involving alleged discrimination.
Roschier
Roschier‘s employment team provides advice on all areas of employment law, with particular strength in boardroom and strategic issues, executive and corporate employment projects, restructurings and negotiating processes, and collective bargaining issues. The group also assists with occupational health and safety work, investigations and disputes. Anu Waaralinna is widely recognised for her extensive experience in domestic and international employment issues including company restructurings, boardroom advice and employment disputes, while Mari Mohsen, who was promoted to principal associate in June 2022, excels in disputes concerning complex collective bargaining agreements, employment terminations and high-profile equal treatment and discrimination proceedings. Jukka Paloheimo is highly regarded for his work acting in large-scale litigation and employment related arbitration and administrative proceedings. Janne Nurminen has experience in domestic and cross-border transactional employment mandates.
Practice head(s):
Anu Waaralinna
Other key lawyers:
Mari Mohsen; Jukka Paloheimo; Janne Nurminen
Testimonials
‘Very easy to approach contact person. Fast paced capability to deliver given task in deadline. I can be sure that this team gets it done.’
‘Roschier team and Mari Mohsen was adviser to us while we did a complex company restructuring and helped us with co-operation negotiations. Mari Mohsen and her team was very practical and solution-oriented.’
‘Practical, straight forward and solution-oriented. Attitude to serve partner/client in excellent level.’
‘Anu Waaralinna has built a diverse team of labour law experts, each of them specialising in different nuances of the law.’
‘Anu Waaralinna is undoubtedly the best labour law expert in Finland. Jukka Paloheimo is an experienced litigator.’
‘Roschier’s employment team is a truly professional and experienced team. Easily approachable individuals who understand our business and give hands on advice. They are very responsive and always stick to the agreed timeline.’
Key clients
Fennia Keskinäinen Vakuutusyhtiö
Teknologian Tutkimuskeskus VTT Oy
Oura Health Oy
Work highlights
- Assisted Fennia Mutual Insurance Company with various complex, high-level employment law matters.
- Assisted VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland with various complex, high-level employment law matters.
Bird & Bird
Bird & Bird has a full-service employment offering, handling a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious employment mandates including business immigration issues, employee incentives and benefits matters, collective negotiations, covenant issues, confidentiality matters, discrimination claims and executive terminations. Maisa Nikkola focuses on all aspects of employment relations, with notable experience in a broad range of mandates including the employment elements of transactions and the negotiation and termination of contracts. Teea Kemppinen is also a key contact in the practice and jointly leads the group with Nikkola.
Practice head(s):
Maisa Nikkola; Teea Kemppinen
Other key lawyers:
Markus Majer
Testimonials
‘Very good people, good project management.’
‘Markus Majer and Maisa Nikkola- they are very good.’
‘I’ve been very happy for the service. The service is good and the people are nice.’
‘It has been very good and helpful that our main contact knows/understands the collective agreement we need to apply.’
Key clients
Eezy Oyj and Eezy Flow Oy
Sponsor Fund V Ky
Enerity Solutions Oy
Nordic Morning Group Oyj
Sponsor Fund V
Enersense International Oyj
Cyient Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Eezy Oyj on purchasing 100% of the shares in Leidenschaft Oy and The Siqnificant Company Oy.
- Advised a fund (Sponsor Fund V Ky) controlled by Sponsor Capital in a transaction whereby it acquired the business assets pertaining to the building materials business from Vantaan Kiinnike ja Rak Oy.
- Advised the shareholders of Finnish based Enerity Solutions Ltd as sellers on the sale of all shares of the company to Finnish listed company Solteq Plc.
Borenius
The ‘highly professional’ team at Borenius handles the full spectrum of employment law mandates but particularly differentiates itself in the market through its knowledge of marine employment law (which benefits from the expertise of senior associate Tomi Tanskanen) and collective employment matters, and its ability to leverage the expertise of its investigations focus area group, which advises on whistleblowing cases involving management at a criminal and civil level. The group is also a go-to name for international blue-chip clients with Finnish interests and also handles immigration and mobility mandates. Jani Syrjänen leads the department and is notably well regarded for his experience in employment disputes.
Practice head(s):
Jani Syrjänen
Other key lawyers:
Tomi Tanskanen; Sanna Kiviranta-Kontio
Testimonials
‘Highly professional and flexible firm with large scale of services availabe. The whole team is not as professional as the ‘faces’, but the face keep high standard in the customer-end.’
‘Jani Syrjänen’s employment team is business minded, always fast to respond to confirm receipt of an assignment and always practical minded in their advice. Several times we have been in need of urgent advice on a matter and received immediate attention and timely advice.’
‘They are very responsive and nice to work with.’
‘Tomi Tanskanen is very easy to approach.’
‘Working with Borenius is always a pleasure. Their wonderful professionalism combined with a very warm human consideration and added sensitivity towards our cause has made me a very proud partner with them.’
‘Jani Ryhänen has been an outstanding companion through our rough dealings and I want to commend him on the special way he handles himself and us in his care.’
‘The team at Borenius are always very attentive and swift in their responses. They have got to know the business I work in to understand the issues and therefore be able to provide solid and trustworthy advice and recommendations.’
Key clients
Netflix, Inc.
The Coca-Cola Company
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd
Electronic Arts Inc.
Formica Group
Viking Line Abp
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
Kesko Oyj
Tata Consultancy Services Limited
Gofore Oyj
Work highlights
- Advised Netflix, Inc on its €65m voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for Next Games Corporation.
- Advised Viking Line Abp on various maritime employment law issues e.g. union relations, daily issues and co-operation negotiations.
- Advised Formica Group on negotiating a new company specific collective bargaining agreement.
Dottir Attorneys Ltd.
Dottir Attorneys Ltd. has garnered praise for its focus on employment issues with particular knowledge of technology and media companies, and the team has recently been increasingly involved in employment-related arbitration matters. Samuel Kääriäinen specialises in employment dispute resolution and advises employers on a range of matters including recruiting challenges, terms of employment and benefits. Counsel Antti Rajamäki is also a key name to note and advises private and public sector employers on mandates spanning collective bargaining agreements and legislation developments.
Practice head(s):
Samuel Kääriäinen
Other key lawyers:
Antti Rajamäki; Juha Rönkä; Emma Mäkeläinen
Testimonials
‘Very efficient, fast and result orientated.’
‘Antti Rajamäki was quick in taking over our existing case and advised us well on the case. Knowledgeable and professional service all around.’
‘Partner Samuel Kääriäinen: One of the best employment lawyers in Finland. Very convincing and experienced, knows how to argue. Sees the big picture and understands what is relevant and what not. Associate Emma Mäkeläinen: Talented young lawyer. Understands relevant legal questions, good at making background research and legal reviews.’
‘Hands-on approach to matter, taking care of practicalities and bringing out different view-points and things to consider.’
‘They get a good grasp on the situation very quickly and can recommend good ways to move forward.’
Key clients
Vincit Oyj
Freska Finland Oy
EasyPark Oy
Eltel Networks Oy
Aller Media
Lassila & Tikanoja Oyj
Bolt.Works Oy
Littler
Work highlights
- Advised listed software company Vincit Oyj on its merger with another listed software company Bilot Oyj.
- Successfully represented and currently represents Lassila & Tikanoja Oyj in several litigation procedures relating to termination of employment and cooperation consultations.
- Represented EasyPark in the Court of Appeals phase of three simultaneous disputes regarding termination of employment contracts.
Hannes Snellman (Finland)
Hannes Snellman (Finland) advises on all aspects of employment law, assisting with general consultations, manager agreements, terminations of employment, employment policies, pensions and benefits, incentive schemes and data protection and privacy legislation matters. Johanna Haltia-Tapio is co-head of the employment practice and has over 20 years of experience advising clients on a broad scope of matters including contracts, terminations and large restructurings. Fellow co-head Anders Bygglin handles employment litigation including disputes with criminal aspects.
Practice head(s):
Johanna Haltia-Tapio; Anders Bygglin
Testimonials
‘Won an important court case for us. Also, supported us in a complicated M&A situation. Works efficiently and with high quality.’
‘Anders Bygglin and Johanan Haltia-Tapio are excellent.’
Key clients
Anora Group Plc
Blueprint Genetics Oy/Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
Caverion Corporation
Evidensia Eläinlääkäripalvelut Oy
Konecranes Plc
Marimekko Corporation
Oy Karl Fazer Ab
Pankaboard Plc
Telia Company
Uponor Corporation
Work highlights
- Acted as counsel to Pankaboard Plc in collective bargaining negotiations with Paper Workers’ Union and Trade Union Pro.
- Advised a stock listed client within the construction and industrial service sector on planning and implementing several major changes to its management group and drafting the related director and exit agreements.
- Advised Anora Group on establishing a European Works Council, a cross-border employee representation body intended to improve the employees’ right to information and consultation in large cross-border company groups.
Merilampi Attorneys Ltd
Merilampi Attorneys Ltd has experience in assisting company management with consultation processes and reorganisations of company operations and also provides guidance related to termination processes as well as separation packages. Group head Heidi Hiltunen acts for domestic and multinational corporations on a variety of employment law issues and represents their interests in litigation; she has also been involved in matters involving equal treatment of employees, harassment claims and European Works Council issues. Jussi Koivu has key experience in cross-border issues and has also been involved in handling employee matters in connection with cross-border mergers.
Practice head(s):
Heidi Hiltunen
Other key lawyers:
Jussi Koivu
Testimonials
‘Excellent legal knowledge and customer-orientated approach. The practice has a very structured, client-friendly approach.’
‘Heidi Hiltunen, partner, specialises in employment law. Heidi is highly professional. She quickly understands the essence of the client’s problem or issue and thus understands the real needs. She is super-prompt in responding, gives well-argued and concrete advice. She explains even complex and difficult things in such a way that they are easy to understand. Heidi is easily approachable and always nice to work with.’
‘Exceptional understanding of the customer’s business, exceptional legal intuition, cost-efficient.’
‘Heidi Hiltunen is among the best employment lawyers in Finland.’
‘Great law firm around with very competent people. Easy to work with and very good response time.’
‘Jussi Koivu is an excellent communicator, has strong market knowledge and is able to manoeuvre difficult situations and find pragmatic solutions.’
‘Our long partnership with Heidi Hiltunen has enabled us to navigate difficult HR situations with provided expertise’
Key clients
Microsoft
Canon Oy
Citibank International plc sivuliike Suomessa
Aviator Airport Services Finland Oy
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB)
Pihlajalinna Oyj
FSHS Finnish Student Health Service
Troll Productions Oy
Work highlights
- Assisted Pihlajalinna Oyj on its subsidiary’s (Pihlajalinna Terveys Ltd) acquisition of the entire share capital of Pohjola Hospital Ltd from its previous owner Pohjola Insurance Ltd.
- Provided general employment law related advice to SEB Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken.
Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)
Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) fields a team of specialists in labour law which is part of the firm's global network, allowing it to act for enterprises and corporations at a domestic and global level, including handling large-scale global reorganisations. Department head Timo Jarmas is experienced in labour and industrial safety matters, often acting for clients in courts and utilising his notable experience in arbitration proceedings. Kaija Pulkkinen is highly experienced in collective agreements, negotiating both private sector collective agreements and company-specific collective agreements.
Practice head(s):
Timo Jarmas
Other key lawyers:
Kaija Pulkkinen
Key clients
Suomen Terveystalo Oyj
PlusTerveys Group
YIT
Kingspan Insulation Oy
Honkarakenne Oyj
Ilkka-Yhtymä Oyj
StaffPoint Oy
Pihla Group Oy
Pirkanmaa Hospital District
City of Vantaa
City of Akaa
Pirkanmaan Voimia Oy
Vantaan Tilapalvelut Vantti Oy
Flowplus Oy
Tapola Oy Lihanjalostustehdas
Oy Aku’s Factory Ltd
9Lives Group
Pukkila Oy Ab
Betset Oy
Alltime Oy
Kontiotuote Oy
Puuteollisuus ry
Work highlights
- Assisted PlusTerveys Group with collective bargaining issues as well as various other employment related matters and disputes.
- Assisted Parker Hannifin Corporation with a multinational bonus harmonisation matter.
- Assisted Honkarakenne Oyj with a complex dispute related to the performance bonus program.
Krogerus
Krogerus fields a full-service practice covering all key areas of employment law, with a strong track record in handling employment and director agreements, dismissals and redundancies, employment-related disputes and due diligence work. The group also has notable strength in employment disputes and is active in the state courts and the labour court. Team leader Carola Möller is highly experienced in advising both domestic and international clients on all aspects of employment law, and senior associate Emmi Mäkelä advises clients on executive agreements and day-to-day employment matters.
Practice head(s):
Carola Möller
Other key lawyers:
Emmi Mäkelä
Key clients
HKScan
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Santander Consumer Finance
Peab
Renta
Johnson Matthey
Budbee
Rabbit Films
Yondr
Velocity Global
Work highlights
- Advised Norwegian on various employment aspects in relation to setting up a new base in Helsinki.
- Assisted HKScan with various employment law issues.
- Represented Trustus Rentals in a work safety offence case in the district court, where all charges were dismissed.
Lexia Attorneys Ltd
Lexia Attorneys Ltd acts for clients operating in the gas, seas passenger transport, aviation, security, media and health sectors. The firm has a notable focus on employment disputes, particularly acting for employers, and also handles transactional issues including company restructurings. Group head Tomi Korpiola has extensive experience in counselling clients on employment matters relating to equality and discrimination issues, and Kari Koskinen has advised clients on co-operation negotiations and employment and director agreements.
Practice head(s):
Tomi Korpiola
Other key lawyers:
Kari Koskinen
Testimonials
‘Easy to approach style, very down to earth. As we have co-operated for years they know a lot about our business and can apply this knowledge in the assignments. They are also very reliable. Pricing is also very competitive.’
‘Lexia has a very practical and hands-on approach, and they are always available when needed.’
‘Tomi Korpiola really wants to add value from a business-perspective and is very proactive.’
‘Easy going, very reachable team, that is keen on pleasing the client. They are not afraid of digging the dirt when getting to the bottom of even the simple “no thrills” employment related dispute cases.’
‘Tomi Korpiola leads his team well and is willing to involve himself in the cases when needed. Actively trying to find solutions.’
‘Tomi Korpiola is very adaptable to the clients profile and way of working.’
Key clients
Attendo Oy
AVARN Security Oy
MTV Oy
Validia Oy
Woikoski Oy
STARK Suomi Oy
Digita Oy
Kotipizza Group Oyj
Lieke Attorneys Ltd.
Lieke Attorneys Ltd. fields a pragmatic group, which handles employment-related litigation and executive level arbitrations. The firm has experience in occupational safety matters, collective negotiations and the other employment-related aspects of restructurings. Group head Marja Norrena has experience in day-to-day advice, employment-related disputes and matters related to discrimination and occupational safety issues.
Practice head(s):
Marja Norrena
Key clients
Oy IBM Finland Ab
Cembrit Production Oy
Magnusson
Magnusson is praised for the ‘variety of expertise in the team’ and handles day-to-day employment matters including policies, contracts, employee data and privacy issues, employment restructuring matters and employment aspects of M&A transactions. Anu Vuori is experienced in all aspects of employment law and has notable experience assisting technology companies with the drafting, negotiation and process of company-specific collective agreements. Tomi Merenheimo has extensive experience in executive and employment contract issues, various company restructurings and issues relating to the termination of employment.
Practice head(s):
Anu Vuori
Other key lawyers:
Tomi Merenheimo
Testimonials
‘There is a variety of expertise in the team and so far we have been able to get input for all our different needs through Magnusson.’
‘Multiple individuals on hand to assist with your needs but with one relationship manager which is key.’
‘Keen to assist. Knowledgeable and explain matters in easy terms and keep matters simple for the clients.’
‘Easy to use generally and helpful.’
‘They have a good knowledge of the business area we are in.’
Key clients
Adecco Finland Oy
Joblink Oy
Meira Oy
Sofigate Group Oy
Autosalpa Oy
Aimo Park Oy
Rantalainen Group Oy
Mediateko Oy
NeoEco Oy
Work highlights
- Advised Adecco Finland Oy, a Finnish company of Swiss-based Adecco Group, in connection with the company’s employment-related matters in Finland.
- Advising Joblink Oy, a Finnish staffing business providing staffing and outsourcing services mainly in the retail industry, in connection with the company’s day-to-day employment matters as well as the company growth strategy.
Procopé & Hornborg
Procopé & Hornborg‘s employment team has experience advising clients across the spectrum of employment matters including drafting agreements, handling cooperation negotiations and assisting with terminations of employment, along with advising on cross-border restructurings. Asta Siponen specialises in contentious employment work, representing clients in complex contract disputes and public procurement matters. Tomi Haapman, who leads the employment and benefits team, is noted for his extensive knowledge of collective agreements and labour market practices, as well as privacy and data protection work.
Practice head(s):
Tomi Haapman
Other key lawyers:
Asta Siponen; Sonja Heinonen
Testimonials
‘The person I have been working with understands our topics very well and I find him professional. He is also very flexible in his way of working and I can count that he comes back to me with needed details/support as agreed and on time.’
‘Strong lawyers who are able to provide pragmatic commercial advice.’
‘Professional team with high skills in their respective areas’.
‘Professional, always give quick response and are interested to solve our issues.’
‘Individual, proactive approach. They are not limiting themselves to saying “it’s impossible” but they actively looking for solutions in order to “make it possible”. This is crucial while cooperating in international projects where different regulations from different countries should be simultaneously assessed.’
‘Positive approach and openness. While working with lawyers from other countries it is important that they do not simply deliver position but clearly explain the local approach. This makes them close to the client.’
‘The professionalism of the employment lawyers working in the office is outstanding. They bring to the table a precise, detailed, yet informative and easily digestible product.’
Waselius & Wist
The ‘highly responsive and commercially focused‘ Waselius & Wist works closely with multinational and foreign companies, advising on establishing and developing business in Finland. The firm has been active in representing employers in various employment related litigation, both in the district court and labour court. Jan Waselius is a founding partner and Jouni Kautto specialises in working with corporate clients to assist with redundancies and other changes in the workplace, as well as advising clients on daily HR matters; the pair lead the practice. Counsel Antonina Paasikivi is also a key name to note.
Practice head(s):
Jan Waselius; Jouni Kautto
Other key lawyers:
Antonina Paasikivi
Testimonials
‘Jouni Kautto is quick to deliver, pragmatic and commercially minded.’
‘Highly responsive and commercially focused for employment law matters.’
‘Antonina Paasikivi is an excellent writer, always to the point and able to convince anybody of the arguments presented.’
‘Jouni Kautto is highly knowledgeable on all aspects of employment law and really understands our business and commercial constraints. He is always very responsive and great at managing expectations.’
Key clients
Mars
Royal Canin
Pernod Ricard
Essity
One.com
Otso Gold
Synsam Group
BASF
Ejendals
NCH
Surfactor Finland
Euronext
Saldo Finance
Ejendals
Tektronix
Festo
Fluke
Neova
Work highlights
- Advised Neova on entering into a joint venture with Lassila & Tikanoja Plc and with the integration process and the harmonisation of the terms and conditions for the employees that were transferred to the new company/joint venture.
- Advised Mars and Royal Canin on all employment law matters in Finland.