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Dittmar & Indrenius supports its clients across all areas of employment, pensions, and benefits law, with a focus on the most complex assignments.

We offer our clients with unmatched experience and expertise in HR legal matters combined with practical insight and a deep market understanding. A guiding principle in our services is that we provide long-term solutions to our clients, not mere legal interpretations.

We are recognized as the leading employment law practice in the Finnish market, consistently achieving top tier ratings in major international rankings, including Chambers & Partners (Band 1 with four ranked lawyers, more than any employment practice in Finland), The Legal 500 (Tier 1), and Who’s Who Legal.

We strive for excellent client service and are proud of our position as a trusted advisor and a long-term partner for our clients, with many relationships spanning over a decade, and some extending for several decades.

Our Employment, Benefits and Pensions service area is a member of Ius Laboris, the leading global employment law network, which helps international employers navigate the world of work successfully.

Chambers Review

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Employment - Finland

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Dittmar & Indrenius is a leading firm with a highly recognised and dedicated focus on employment. Its expertise covers the full spectrum of employment, pensions and benefits matters and includes the employment aspects of reorganisations and drafting employment documentation, as well as advising on matters relating to collective bargaining agreements. The firm acts for major domestic and international corporations, as well as local government authorities, and demonstrates expertise in employment litigation, including disputes around dismissals, employment status and allegations of workplace harassment.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Petteri Uoti
Petteri Uoti
Star Individuals

Petteri Uoti maintains his position as one of the most highly esteemed employment lawyers in Finland on the back of his work in numerous high-profile disputes. He represents prestigious clients in disputes around trade unions and employee dismissals. He is also active in advisory matters, often around employee benefits.

Petteri Uoti is a skilled and experienced professional. He is truly among the top tier of employment law experts in Finland.

Petteri Uoti is by far the best lawyer for employment issues in Finland. His knowledge of employment legislation and jurisprudence is extremely high. He also has the ability to come up with innovative solutions to difficult problems.

Seppo Havia
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Seppo Havia
1
Band 1

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 redundancy consultations and employee benefits.

Collaboration with Seppo Havia is very easy. He shares ideas on how to mitigate the case in the best way.

He is a really good lawyer. He is creative with his solutions and always has a can-do attitude.

Suvi Knaapila
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Suvi Knaapila
2
Band 2

Suvi Knaapila advises clients on the employment aspects of restructurings and on internal investigations. She also has experience in contentious matters around allegations of bullying and the interpretation of statutory obligations.

Suvi Knaapila stands out for her exceptional responsiveness and calm, business-minded approach. She combines deep legal expertise with a strong understanding of business realities.

Suvi is knowledgeable and able to converse at all levels of the organisation.

Suvi is highly skilled and quick to reply.

Suvi possesses very strong knowledge of employment law in Finland and is a pleasure to work with. Her advice is timely, practical and thorough.

Mika Karkkainen
4
Mika Karkkainen
4
Band 4

Mika Karkkainen defends clients in disputes around allegations of discrimination and working time arrangements. He also has experience in the employment law aspects of corporate restructurings.

He is very talented and educated in labour market matters.

Mika is an excellent lawyer who is client-focused and offers practical, hands-on advice.

His knowledge of legislation and jurisprudence is at a very high level. He has the ability to deal with very complicated issues.

Ranked Lawyers at
Dittmar & Indrenius

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Finland

Employment

Petteri Uoti
Petteri Uoti
Star Individuals
Seppo Havia
1
Seppo Havia
1
Band 1
Suvi Knaapila
2
Suvi Knaapila
2
Band 2
Mika Karkkainen
4
Mika Karkkainen
4
Band 4

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