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Borenius

Employment

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Borenius has one of the largest and most experienced employment law teams in Finland with resources and recognised experience in handling the most complex domestic and international cases in all areas of employment law.

Our Employment practice is known for its top class talent. Our expertise, long-term commitment and ability to find creative solutions is acknowledged by leading ranking institutions as one of the best in Finland. We advise our clients on e.g. redundancy, restructuring and insolvency procedures, dispute resolution, corporate policies, employment agreements, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

We also provide in-house training in all employment, pension and benefits related matters.

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Employment - Finland

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Borenius offers a reputable team with recognised expertise in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The firm's areas of focus include redundancies, restructurings and M&A transactions. It assists with investigations and compliance matters, as well as preparing employment documentation. The team also specialises in business immigration advice and employment disputes.
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Work Highlights

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  • Borenius advised Alstom Transport Finland in an investigation into workplace harassment accusations and an employment termination, which included an alleged data breach claimed to be conducted by Alstom, as well as litigation over claimed overtime.

Strengths

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  • Borenius' attorneys are always able to provide coherent and detailed guidance, even on very complex topics. The guidance is practical and easy to put into practice.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Borenius' employment practice knows how to handle disputes in a practical manner and with a solution-oriented mindset.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Borenius is pragmatic and approachable, with extensive experience and deep knowledge in the field. This is clearly reflected in its responses and its ability to handle problem-solving.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • They are not only domain-level experts but also work with extreme diligence.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • The lawyers are pleasant, possess a comprehensive understanding of business operations and are easily approachable.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jani Syrjänen
    Jani Syrjänen

    Jani Syrjänen

    Jani Syrjänen advises clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters. He also assists with reorganisations, redundancies, and operations establishment.

    • Jani Syrjänen has extensive knowledge and experience in the field, and we can fully trust his insights.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • He is a guaranteed reliable advisor in difficult situations.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Jani Syrjänen has excellent domain knowledge and interpersonal skills.

      Employment respondentEurope
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