Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Finland
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About
Provided by Roschier
With first-class Employment practices in both Finland and Sweden, Roschier provides a seamless cross-border service and legal advice to their Nordic clients. Roschier's Employment practice is one of the largest in the market working exclusively with employment and pension law matters. The practice covers the entire spectrum of employment law services with a clear focus on the trusted advisor role in the most complicated and sensitive employment law questions facing major companies present in the region.
The team provides advice in contentious matters in which the aim of the client often is to prevent that a legal dispute is initiated. Roschier is also second to none in transaction-related employment law experience, having handled the most complex and unique multi-jurisdictional carve-outs as well as other private and public transactions for both PE clients and industrial clients on the Nordic market.
Roschier's Employment practice stands out for its international client base, serving a vast array of global companies having a presence in the Nordic countries. The team has also well-established connections with several leading international law firms and works constantly with them in multi-jurisdictional employment projects. With its international contacts, the team is able to serve also clients originating from the Nordic countries with their employment law related issues abroad.
Chambers Review
Roschier remains a top-tier employment practice in Finland on the back of strong activity in contentious matters. The law firm is well versed in representing clients in investigations into allegations of workplace harassment, as well as defending them in claims of unfair termination, discrimination and the unequal treatment of employees. The team also offers notable expertise in matters concerning collective bargaining agreements, transfers of undertakings and redundancies. It is a popular choice with clients from the TMT industry and the public sector.
Strengths
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"The team offers excellent customer service, great quality, an understanding of our needs and sense of urgency."
"The advice is very quick and the service level is of a high quality."
"The team offers excellent customer service, great quality, an understanding of our needs and sense of urgency."
"The advice is very quick and the service level is of a high quality."
Notable Practitioners
Anu Waaralinna is highly regarded for her work representing clients in internal investigations into allegations of workplace harassment. She is also particularly active in advisory matters and compliance issues.
"Anu is the best legal adviser within her expertise area in Finland."
"She is probably the best person for the most complex and sophisticated cases."
Jukka Paloheimo frequently represents clients in employment law disputes concerning transfers of undertakings and terminations. He also advises clients on redundancy exercises.
"He is hands-on and has an excellent eye for detail and timing."
"Jukka Paloheimo has a strategic vision on issues."
Janne Nurminen represents clients in damages claims brought by former employees.
"Janne Nurminen delivers solid and trusted work."
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