Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Finland
Band 2
About
Provided by Castrén & Snellman
When you need employment advice from a team that clients have consistently picked as Finland’s best, look no further.
We are the largest and strongest group of employment law experts in Finland. We have in-depth expertise in all areas of employment law, and we pride ourselves on our ability to learn and adapt to the specifics of our clients’ businesses. We are a trusted provider of legal advice and strategic guidance in various industrial and business sectors. We also have a solid track record of cross-border work and are at home working across different jurisdictions with our extensive network of law firms from all around the world. As our client, you can be sure to have the right people backing you up in any change situation of any size.
Contact: Partners Tomi Kemppainen and Outi Tähtinen
Chambers Review
Castrén & Snellman maintains a broad and respected practice acting on all aspects of employment law, including restructurings, outsourcing and M&A. The firm frequently acts for clients on employment litigation spanning areas such as terminations of employment and occupational health and safety. Its sector specialism covers aviation and healthcare.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The practice is extremely responsive, providing very direct and business-like advice."
"The department has a good understanding of the big picture without losing the attention to detail."
"The practice is extremely responsive, providing very direct and business-like advice."
"The department has a good understanding of the big picture without losing the attention to detail."
Notable Practitioners
Outi Tähtinen is highly regarded for handling contentious employment law matters around collective bargaining agreements and workplace health and safety. She also acts on matters involving insourcing, redundancy and strikes.
"She is really smart and responsive."
"Outi is the best litigating employment law attorney in Finland."
Tomi Kemppainen advises clients on the employment law aspects of M&A transactions and on outsourcing agreements. He also represents clients in disputes around health and safety and redundancies.
"He provides sophisticated and sound advice, and is always focused on meeting the client's objectives."
"Tomi Kemppainen has a strong commercial understanding and gives valuable advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Castrén & Snellman
Finland
Members
Provided by Castrén & Snellman
Jutta Nieminen
Mikko Hanni
Head of Department
Suvi Kettunen
Head of Department
Industries
Provided by Castrén & Snellman
Construction & industrial services
Energy & Infrastructure
Financial institutions
Food industry
Forestry & natural resources
Healthcare & social care
Life sciences
Media & entertainment
Private equity & venture capital
Public sector
Real estate
Technology & communications
Transport & logistics
Wholesale & retail