Mr Mika Kärkkäinen > Dittmar & Indrenius > Helsinki, Finland > Lawyer Profile
Dittmar & Indrenius Offices
POHJOISESPLANADI 25 A
00100 HELSINKI
Finland
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Mr Mika Kärkkäinen
Work Department
Employment, Benefits & Pensions
Position
Focus on complex employment law, company restructurings and related dispute resolution.
Counsel Mika Kärkkäinen is a seasoned employment law professional. He is known for his trusted advice and hands-on approach to client matters. In addition to his advisory work, Mika has substantial experience representing employers in dispute resolution. He has acted as counsel to employers in a number of cases before the Supreme Court of Finland, and has argued three cases before the European Court of Justice.
Career
Prior joining D&I Mika Kärkkäinen worked for years with the Confederation of Finnish Industries EK where he advised member companies and organizations on a wide range of employment related issues. Having served on various legislative drafting committees, he has gained a deep insight into Finnish employment law. He has also co-authored three books on employment law, including a leading treatise on the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings. Mika is also frequently invited to lecture and share his knowledge at various professional events.
Languages
Finnish, English and Swedish
Memberships
Finnish Bar Association
Education
University of Turku (LL.M., 2007)
Lawyer Rankings
Finland > Employment
(Rising stars)Dittmar & Indrenius provides services across all HR legal matters and represents both private and public sector clients in cases in all Finnish courts. The practice is engaged by domestic and international corporations, organisations, law firms, and large Finnish public sector organisations. Suvi Knaapila, who is ‘at the very top in employment law’, leads the team, which also includes Seppo Havia, who ‘is an exceptional individual in the field of Finnish employment law’ and represents employers in litigation; Petteri Uoti, who focuses on M&A, company restructurings and employment disputes; and Mika Kärkkäinen, who is praised for his ‘stellar knowledge in employment law’.