Mika Karkkainen
Europe Guide 2024
Up and Coming : Employment
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About
Provided by Mika Karkkainen
Practice Areas
Mika Kärkkäinen focuses on complex employment law, company restructurings and related dispute resolution. In addition to his advisory work, Mika Kärkkäinen 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.
Professional Memberships
Finnish Bar Association
Publications
Mika Kärkkäinen has co-authored several books on employment law, including a leading treatise on the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings. He also frequently lectures on topics related to employment law.
Chambers Review
Europe
Mika Karkkainen defends clients in disputes around allegations of discrimination and harassment, as well as unfair dismissal claims. He also has experience in the employment law aspects of corporate restructurings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is calm, prudent and analytical, plus super nice to work with."
"He is calm, prudent and analytical, plus super nice to work with."