Borenius’ employment team possesses a strong grasp of litigious matters, advising on the full breadth of disputes, from dismissal cases to significant criminal defence mandates. Notably, the firm has also carved out a niche in maritime employment law, handling employment advisory and regulatory matters for top maritime companies. The group is chaired by Jani Syrjänen, who is highly regarded for his experience leading wrongful dismissal and high-profile executive termination disputes. Nora Hietanen adds further weight to the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Jani Syrjänen has created a great team that serves in employment law matters. He provides broad legal help to support companies from a business value-adding perspective. Tomi Tanskanen is an excellent legal partner for HR issues - a very pleasant professional to work with.’
- ‘Borenius' employment law team has been an excellent partner as we navigated Finnish employment law. They have offered practical, business-friendly approaches to legal issues, and have also been a wonderful resource.’
- ‘Tomi Tanskanen has been a fantastic resource for understanding Finnish employment law. He has been responsive, easy to work with, and has also provided business-forward advice on how to navigate different issues.’
- ‘Borenius' employment team is always available and willing to help in any matter. I highly appreciate that Borenius' legal advice is clear and practical. ’
- ‘The team stands out for its exceptionally broad and deep expertise, which enables it to support the business across a wide range of phases and challenges. This versatility is a key strength that potential clients would value. The team has embraced modern ways of working, including cross-functional collaboration.’
- ‘Of the team members, Nora Hietanen and Jani Syrjänen have provided expert and prompt assistance even in urgent employment law matters. Their approach to clients is encouraging, and their explanations are down-to-earth and demonstrate a strong understanding of business. In particular, sparring around legal and other business-related risks has been highly fruitful.’
Key clients
- Agnico Eagle Finland Ltd
- Fortum Plc
- Huawei Technologies
- Inchcape Motors Finland Oy
- Kesko Corporation
- Lidl Finland limited partnership
- Netflix, Inc.
- Nordea Bank Plc
- Viking Line Plc
- XTX Markets Limited
Work highlights
Advised Kesko Group on comprehensive employment law matters including precedent-setting litigation concerning statutory consultation requirements and wrongful dismissal claims across multiple subsidiaries.
Defended Kiantama Oy and its CEO in Finland's largest human trafficking prosecution involving approximately 500 foreign berry pickers.
Advised leading maritime operators on complex employment matters involving cross-border regulatory compliance and business immigration.
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Practice head
Jani Syrjänen
Other key lawyers
Tomi Tanskanen; Nora Hietanen