Cobalt‘s core strengths in employment include advising both domestic and global clients on employment disputes, employment law issues relating to company acquisitions and reorganisations, and local employment regulations. The group, which is praised for its efficiency and adaptability, has notably represented clients in a growing number of internal investigations in 2024. Team head Karina Paatsi ’has exceptional skill at dealing with complex cases‘, including the termination of employment and sensitive internal investigations, for example into sexual harassment allegations. Elsewhere in the team, Heili Haabu is known for assisting companies with all aspects of managing employment relations, and Kadri Michelson is commended for her expertise in employment litigation.
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Practice head
Karina Paatsi
Other key lawyers
Dina Tanaga; Kadri Michelson; Heili Haabu