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D&I's Employment team is the leading employment law practice in Finland. The firm focuses on high-level precedent-setting work covering all aspects of employment and pensions laws.



D&I is known for being the winning team in complex employment and pensions law related disputes. D&I represents major Finnish and multinational corporations in all their challenges with employment and pensions laws including setting up pensions benefit systems. D&I also represent several employer’s organisations, other law firms and two of the Big Four accounting firms in their internal employment law issues. The firm is a long-term trusted advisor for its distinguished clients.

D&I's full-service Powerhouse model seamlessly connects cross-silo specialists to support our clients in achieving their objectives and growth. Based on this Powerhouse model D&I's Employment team works closely with all of the firm's practices in various types of transactional and other legal work requiring high-level expertise in complex employment law related matters.




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 provides authoritative advice with a visionary perspective.

Seppo Havia
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Seppo Havia
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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.

Suvi Knaapila
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Suvi Knaapila
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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.

Mika Karkkainen
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Mika Karkkainen
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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 has been very diligent and readily available and has given us very detailed support. We have been impressed with the service and friendly attitude.

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Employment

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

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