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Provided by Seppo Havia
Seppo Havia focuses on complex precedent-setting employment law matters and employment law related dispute resolution. He has an extensive experience and insight of Finnish and international employment and pensions law and employee benefits related matters, including reorganizations, M&A, outsourcing arrangements and dispute resolution.
Mr Havia represents clients in complex employment litigations. He has been the Lead Partner in representing the largest Finnish listed forest industry companies as well as technology industry companies in precedent-setting and high-profile court cases regarding criminal and damage claims against labour unions based on illegal strikes. He is also the lead advisor for several well established Finnish and multinational companies in their employment related matters.
Joined Dittmar & Indrenius 2004, Partner 2010 - , Head of Employment, Benefits & Pensions 2010 - 2022; Prior to joining Dittmar & Indrenius he worked as a Head of Department and Lawyer of the Association of Support Service Industries 1999-2004 and an another law firm 1992-1999.
Finnish Bar Association, International Bar Association, Industrial Lawyers Association, European Employment Lawyers Association
Author of articles and lecturer on employment law.
Provided by Chambers
Seppo Havia stands out for his work on disputes involving collective bargaining agreements, social security issues, employee transfers and employment status. He has further notable experience in non-contentious matters relating to working hours and employee benefits.
Provided by Chambers
"Seppo Havia has expertise spanning decades. He is easy-going, approachable and positive."
"Seppo has substantial knowledge and experience in the field of employment law. He always provides efficient solutions for our complex employment issues."
"Seppo Havia has expertise spanning decades. He is easy-going, approachable and positive."
"Seppo has substantial knowledge and experience in the field of employment law. He always provides efficient solutions for our complex employment issues."
