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Employment law

We are experienced in advising especially employer clients in all aspects of employment legistlation. We are familiar working with both Finnish and foreign companies. However, we are also pleased to advise clients in an employee position and managing directors.

Expertise in employment law matters

Employment matters have a crucial importance in the course of business operations as in individuals’ everyday life. It is important to be fully informed about the content of the rights and obligations identified under one’s agreement, whether working as an employee or acting in the role of a managing director. From the perspective of the employer, well-organized personnel management and carefully drafted agreements for the employees and management mitigate personnel-related risks and also increase the commitment of the personnel. The employer should put effort especially on the agreements concluded with the management and other key employees. In case of organizational reforms, good planning and preparation will not only mitigate risks but could also help to maintain a good employer profile.

Invalid non-compete undertaking will not serve its purpose and a bonus clause with inadequate phrasing could expose the company for unexpected costs.

Range of our services

We offer wide range of employment law services, from advising in daily matters to exceptional situations:​

  • Agreements with the employees and management, covering also exit arrangements in mutual understanding
  • Different types of terminations of employment from collective redundancies to underperformance
  • Advice in codetermination consultations
  • Advice in employment matters relating to mergers and acquisitions (employment law due diligence, questions concerning business transfers, group-level restructurings etc.)
  • Employment-related disputes relating to e.g. dismissals, competing activities, trade secrets or discrimination
  • Employment-related criminal matters, relating to e.g. occupational health and safety or trade secrets
  • Internal investigations and audits

We have understanding on the legal issues arising from the modern forms of work. Shortcomings in the compliance with the employment matters surface to publicity easier than before. It is difficult to measure financial value for having a responsible employer brand but the price for the defects can be usually identified. We want to help our clients thrive in a responsible manner.

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Experts

Lasse Lievonen

Attorney

Sampsa Pekkinen

Attorney, Trained on the bench
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Sara Holstila

Lawyer