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Karina Paatsi

Karina Paatsi

Europe 2026

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Europe

Practice Areas

Commercial Agreements, Compliance, Corporate Governance, Data Protection, Employment, Management Agreements, Set-up of Legal Entities

Career

Karina Paatsi is a Partner at COBALT Estonia and head of the fields of employment law and corporate law. Karina advises clients with regard to commencement of business activities as well as all legal matters related to the everyday business activities of companies, including the restructuring, merger and liquidation of companies, matters related to the liability of the members of management bodies and corporate governance. She has long-term experience in counselling clients in matters related to employment relationships, including the preparation of employment contracts and other documents pertaining to employment law, termination of employment relationships and labour disputes.

In addition to her work as an attorney, Karina regularly gives presentations in professional conferences, gives lectures in the Estonian Business School and contributes to writing articles on topical issues.

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Chambers European Guide

Employment - Estonia

Band 1
Band 1

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Karina Paatsi is head of department and a top-ranked practitioner in Estonia. She is highly renowned for her practice advising both domestic and international clients.

Strengths

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  • Karina is a great communicator. She addresses issues directly and efficiently, and supports us through difficult situations with clear and decisive advice.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide

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