Dittmar & Indrenius has a premier employment practice that is prominent in mass redundancies, trade union and collective bargaining disputes, and the full spectrum of HR issues. Suvi Knaapila, who is an expert in significant corporate restructurings and internal investigations, is at the helm of the practice. Seppo Havia is an experienced employment litigator who has recently been advising on disputes involving senior executive management. Rounding out the senior team, Petteri Uoti is sought after for both contentious and non-contentious mandates and routinely appears before the Labour Court. Mika Kärkkäinen is singled out for his expertise in internal investigations and high-value disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘There are several individuals who have very high knowledge of employment legislation and jurisprudence. The team is exceptionally innovative in searching solutions to difficult problems. Good mix of individuals that have been around for a long time and new rising stars.’
- ‘In my opinion, Petteri Uoti is the leading expert in law firms in employment legislation and jurisprudence in Finland. He has been involved in several high profile cases successfully. He is very well-connected, which gives him the ability to have an excellent overall picture.’
- ‘The Dittmar & Indrenius employment practice offers the rare combination of elite legal knowledge with an exceptionally practical and business-focused approach. They don't just quote the law; they provide a clear, actionable path forward.’
- ‘Mika Kärkkäinen constantly provides us with trustworthy and strategic insight. He takes overall responsibility for any cases, which gives us great confidence. He has the experience of a seasoned professional, and I would highly recommend him.’
- ‘We are extremely happy with the work and results of Kristiina Bernal.’
- ‘Dittmar & Indrenius is our highly trusted partner in employment law matters, including demanding transactions. Their advice is consistently practical, business-oriented and tailored to our needs, which makes decision-making straightforward even in complex and time-critical situations.’
Key clients
- Finnair Plc
- Neste Plc
- Svenska Handelsbanken Plc
- Delivery Hero Finland Ltd (Foodora)
- Qualcomm Group (in Finland)
Work highlights
Advised Svenska Handelsbanken in employment law aspects of the bank’s exit from the Finnish market and divestment of major part of its operations in Finland.
Advised a global provider of information systems and services in the restructuring of its entire organisation and operations in Finland and related mass redundancies.
Advised a globally operating corporation in the police investigation related to allegedly inappropriate measures taken in connection with collective bargaining.
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Suvi Knaapila
Other key lawyers
Seppo Havia; Petteri Uoti; Mika Kärkkäinen; Kristiina Bernal