Department profile
Ellex Raidla

Employment

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Ellex Raidla

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Provided by Ellex Raidla

Ellex advises on a wide range of employment issues and is well prepared to help our clients meet the challenges of today’s global workforce. The team is highly adept at providing a broad spectrum of employment services to corporate clients, including representation in employment disputes and in the supervisory state institutions. We take our clients through the maze of administrative regulations, local legislation and EU policies with respect to relocating employees and their families. Our experts can advise on immigration requirements, employment regulation, tax and other related matters.

We mainly specialize in advising big international corporations in M&A and restructuring cases regarding employment matters. We assist clients by performing employment due diligence in the acquisition process and providing legal advice in relation to post-transaction employment issues (including restructuring, termination, internal policies).

  • Ellex is a member of the Employment Law Alliance (ELA), a highly selective global network of independent law firms specializing in employment and labour law.
  • We are the only law firm in Estonia that has held a leading role in drafting the new Estonian Employment Contracts Act as well as the Commercial Code – both are key acts regulating the field of employment law in Estonia.

Clients (16)

  • Ramboll Finland OY, a consulting engineering group
  • W.E.G. Eesti OÜ, company part of the Würth Group
  • FIFAA AS, leading business clothes and gifts wholesaler
  • Infotark AS, office supplies retail company
  • Prisma Peremarket AS, leading Finnish hypermarket chain
  • Marks & Spencer, major British multinational retailer
  • Mainor group, Estonian development company
  • Zeroturnaround OÜ, a US-Estonian software company
  • Tallink Grupp AS, the largest Baltic shipping company
  • Telia Eesti AS, Europe’s 5th largest telecom operator
  • SA Pärnu Haigla - Pärnu Hospital is a central hospital
  • Estrin Ehitus OÜ, construction company operating in Estonia
  • JCDecaux Eesti OÜ, outdoor advertising company
  • Mooncascade OÜ, software and product development company
  • Danske Bank A/S, leading Denmark-based bank
  • Paulig Ltd, coffee and cocoa operating company

Industries (20)

  • Banks
  • Construction & Materials
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Media
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Employment - Estonia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Ellex Raidla has a notable employment department recognised for its expertise handling high-stakes disputes in court and before the supervisory authorities relating to an array of matters, such as the termination of employee contracts, discrimination and compensation for workplace injury. The practice is well placed to advise on the employment aspects arising from corporate reorganisations, such as the transfer of employees between companies and share option programmes.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Ellex Raidla is able to solve complex issues by anticipating and advising on potential future issues and recommending courses of action.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • The team delivers practical, solutions‑oriented advice that is both accurate and timely.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Hanna Pahk
    Band 2Hanna Pahk

    Hanna Pahk

    Hanna Pahk assists with a broad array of employment matters including contracts, terminations and the transfer of employees.

    • Hanna Pahk is responsive, sophisticated and practical.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Hanna consistently delivers high‑quality, timely advice and is a pleasure to work with.

      Employment respondentEurope

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