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Roschier's leading Nordic employment team advises employers on all employment-related matters, both domestically and internationally. They are at your service when you are in need of in-depth experience of any aspect of employment law, whether contentious or non-contentious, and be it sensitive executive matters, restructurings and reorganizations, transactions, pension issues, incentive schemes, employment-related disputes or complex workplace investigations. Roschier regularly assist our clients in negotiations and consultations, either directly or by providing practical step-by-step guidance, as well as provide strategic-level and boardroom advice.


Roschier's cross-border team is a large and diverse group of skilled professionals with extensive experience from various fields of employment law that operate as a solid unit with an innovative and commercial mindset. With broad experience from having worked at Employer’s Associations, as in-house counsel and as long-serving practitioners at leading Nordic law firms, they provide first-class, practical legal advice and know-how that is second-to-none.

Chambers Review

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Employment - Finland

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What the Team is Known For

Roschier remains a top-tier employment practice in Finland on the back of strong activity in contentious matters. The firm is well versed in representing clients in investigations into allegations of workplace harassment, as well as defending them in claims of unfair termination, discrimination and the unequal treatment of employees. The team also offers notable expertise in matters concerning collective bargaining agreements, transfers of undertakings and redundancies. It frequently assists in both the public and private sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Roschier advised global semiconductor company AMD on the acquisition of Finnish AI company SIlo Al Oy, including the employment terms of management and proposed alignment with the client's policies and benefits.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Anu Waaralinna
Anu Waaralinna
Head of Employment
Star Individuals

Anu Waaralinna is highly regarded for her work representing clients in internal investigations into allegations of workplace harassment and whistleblowing. She is particularly active in advisory matters and compliance issues.

Her expertise and strategic impact are truly exceptional. Anu Waaralinna is not only a top-tier legal professional—she is a thought leader in her field.

She is the best employment and labour law attorney in Finland with a practical and no-nonsense approach to solving the most demanding topics.

Anu is the best in her field.

Anu Waaralinna is one of Finland’s leading employment law experts. She possesses outstanding skills and the ability to understand business more broadly.

Jukka Paloheimo
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Jukka Paloheimo
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Band 2
Jukka Paloheimo frequently represents clients in employment law disputes concerning transfers of undertakings and terminations. He also advises clients on redundancy exercises.

Jukka Paloheimo is a true cornerstone, stable and reliable, calm but sharp.

Jukka has an exceptionally calm yet effective approach to client service. He is a highly skilled legal professional and a reliable partner to work with.

He has a really flexible approach, and you always get very quick responses from him. He can come up with well-prepared options on how to move forward.

Janne Nurminen
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Janne Nurminen
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Band 4

Janne Nurminen represents clients in damages claims brought by former employees. He frequently works on internal investigations, redundancies and the employment aspects of acquisitions.

Elmiira Kutvonen
Elmiira Kutvonen
Associates to watch

Elmiira Kutvonen advises clients on a broad spectrum of matters, with particular expertise in employment issues related to M&A, as well as workplace investigations and litigation.

Elmiira's a fantastic guide to the legal environment and a trusted advisor.

Elmiira Kutvonen combines analytical precision with a pragmatic approach, delivering clear, actionable advice even in complex situations.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Employment

Anu Waaralinna
Anu Waaralinna
Head of Employment
Star Individuals
Jukka Paloheimo
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Jukka Paloheimo
2
Band 2
Janne Nurminen
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Janne Nurminen
4
Band 4
Elmiira Kutvonen
Elmiira Kutvonen
Associates to watch

Members

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Anu Waaralinna

Anu Waaralinna

Head of Department

Elmiira Kutvonen

Oskari Lindholm

Risto Ojakoski