‘Castrén Snellman is in my view the strongest employment law team in Finland. They are very knowledgeable, pragmatic, timely and a trusted partner every time we have the need of involving a Finnish employment counsel.’

‘Tomi Kemppainen is an outstanding lawyer; extremely skilled, proactive and solution oriented as well as very easy to work with.’

‘Mikko Hanni and Mats Forsius are also very competent lawyers, who know how to get things done. They are great to work with!’

‘There are several individuals who have very high knowledge of employment legislation and jurisprudence. The team is exceptionally innovative in searching solutions to difficult problems. Good mix of individuals that have been around for a long time and new rising stars.’

‘In my opinion, Petteri Uoti is the leading expert in law firms in employment legislation and jurisprudence in Finland. He has been involved in several high profile cases successfully. He is very well-connected, which gives him the ability to have an excellent overall picture.’

‘The Dittmar & Indrenius employment practice offers the rare combination of elite legal knowledge with an exceptionally practical and business-focused approach. They don’t just quote the law; they provide a clear, actionable path forward.’

‘Anu Waaralinna and Jukka Paloheimo in particular represent solid expertise. There is no problem they can’t help with, and Anu’s network is so extensive that I don’t know anyone else who has anything like it. The goal is always to avoid litigation, but if it comes down to it, this team will handle the case.’

‘They combined deep technical know-how with a willingness to listen and adapt, which created real trust in the working relationship. In particular, Janne Nurminen stood out; he was extremely responsive, always quick to provide clear and thoughtful input, and maintained a consistently professional manner throughout.’

‘Elmiira Kutvonen has been fantastic to work with – she is available, prepared, and extremely knowledgeable. She has taken the time to understand our business and has provided commercial advice and solutions to suit our needs. Elmiira is great to work with and I have always come away from a call with her having options to solve my problems.’

‘The team offers strong sector expertise and practical advice. They are responsive, collaborative, and maintain consistent partner involvement. Cross-border matters are managed seamlessly, with flexibility in delivery.’

‘Our lead partner is highly skilled, approachable, and stays closely involved throughout, which gives real confidence and consistency. The associates are strong and dependable, providing clear and effective support when needed.’

‘The employment team understands the realities and the business of big global companies really well. They can support well in complex matters that require an understanding of cross-country practices.’

‘Jani Syrjänen has created a great team that serves in employment law matters. He provides broad legal help to support companies from a business value-adding perspective. Tomi Tanskanen is an excellent legal partner for HR issues –  a very pleasant professional to work with.’

‘Borenius’ employment law team has been an excellent partner as we navigated Finnish employment law. They have offered practical, business-friendly approaches to legal issues, and have also been a wonderful resource.’

‘Tomi Tanskanen has been a fantastic resource for understanding Finnish employment law. He has been responsive, easy to work with, and has also provided business-forward advice on how to navigate different issues.’

‘Sanna Honkinnen is an exceptional lawyer – brilliant legal advice, extremely high commitment, and incredibly responsive. She has deep legal knowledge and always suggests a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach. Our joint clients enjoy her calm authority even in high-pressure situations.’

‘Ingrid Remmelgas is available for support at all times with very short responding time and clear, concise and relevant information sharing and advice. She seems knowledgeable in a variety of employment law topics and also with flexible way of thinking to find appropriate solutions.’

‘Johanna Haltia-Tapio provides constructive, down-to-earth consultation in the area of labour law. She is an excellent sparring partner in complex labour law issues. She is easy to reach and provides practical guidance on challenging cases. ’

‘The team is very professional, provides advice based on the knowledge of the customer (structure, history, preferences).’

‘Krogerus’ employment law practice is an easily approachable, highly professional team that, in addition to legal risks, remembers to highlight the human aspects of issues. It is especially valuable to set a benchmark from employers who have been in similar situations.’

‘Carola Möller and her strong expertise and customer focus are the reasons why I turn to Krogerus time and time again. Carola has the ability to explain complex things simply and clearly. In addition, I get answers to my questions quickly and comprehensively from many different aspects.’

The Dottir Attorneys employment team combines deep legal expertise with a forward-looking and pragmatic approach. What makes them unique is their ability to balance strict compliance with innovative, business-oriented solutions that are easy to implement in practice.’

‘The individuals we have worked with stand out through their professionalism, clarity, and ability to tailor advice to our business context. They demonstrate both subject-matter expertise and genuine interest in supporting our long-term goals, which makes them different from competitors.’

‘Samuel Kääriäinen is a highly skilled employment lawyer who consistently provides comprehensive yet practical advice.’

‘This legal practice stands out for its strong expertise in employment law, which has been particularly valuable to us. The small size of the team enables efficient knowledge sharing and a deep understanding of client needs — something we have experienced firsthand.’

‘We have especially valued Kaija Pulkkinen’s strong expertise in employment law. Her broad understanding of the Finnish labour market, combined with practical experience advising both small and large employers, sets her apart from competitors. Her ability to balance legal precision with practical solutions has been a key asset in our collaboration.’

‘Holistic understanding of different organisational / HR legal situations and solutions. An efficient and quick way of handling the cases.’

‘We experience fast, highly qualified and to-the-point advice with an understanding of the client’s business and pragmatic needs.’

‘Henna Wiklund and Lotta Kumpuniemi provide high attention and low response times. They show interest and engagement in the given task or request, and they communicate understandably.’

‘The law firm’s client service and expertise are excellent. The firm offers broad-based competence to meet a wide range of needs.’

‘We have worked with this employment law team in situations where specialist advice was truly needed, and they have consistently impressed us with their mix of deep expertise and a pragmatic, business-focused mindset. Rather than providing lengthy memos, they deliver concise, solution-driven advice tailored to the client’s business needs.’

‘Anu Vuori stands out for her exceptional ability to combine deep knowledge of employment law with a pragmatic and business-oriented mindset. She is clear and solution-focused, and has a unique talent for breaking down complex issues into practical and actionable steps.’

‘Magnusson’s employment practice is distinguished by its ability to combine strong technical expertise with practical, business-minded advice. What makes the team unique is their responsiveness and their ability to provide solutions that balance legal precision with commercial realities.’

‘Solution-oriented and solid advice, clear on boundaries but also strategic in how to proceed and to obtain the desired result. Excellent dialogue, making it a partnership with us as the client. Effective and forthcoming with regard to meetings.’

‘This team is great because they are able to support with different questions, providing legal services on a large scale. Their way of working is smooth, efficient, and transparent.’

‘Sometimes I need advice on short notice, and our contact person always makes it possible to give the required support, respecting our timeline. She understands our challenges and offers great advice and answers to the questions I did not even see coming. I feel we work well together, and she helps me to understand what steps we need to take on our end.’

‘Tomi Korpiola truly shows his investment in creating and maintaining a lasting client-attorney relationship, and he excels in understanding the client’s needs by having a great knowledge of the client’s business and industry sector. Because of his professionalism as well as character, we have been coming back for his services for several years.’

‘Antonina Paasikivi has been extremely skilful, professional and efficient in handling our company’s legal matters, mainly related to Union agreements, copyrights and other relevant topics in the arts sector. We always get the support needed from her.’

‘Mari Mohsen – the best of the best experience and collaboration with her. Quick to react and give her point of view on things with an excellent business-approach mindset and understanding from the real world – aka very practical responses and not the typical attorney jargon only where avoiding giving their point of view/suggestions.’

‘Mari Mohsen is the first lawyer who could answer all my questions directly and no need to ask anyone else. She gave me very good advice on how to manage the negotiations and handle people-related issues.’

‘The team stands out for its combination of professionalism, accessibility, and genuine care for clients. Unlike many firms that can feel transactional, this practice makes the effort to understand each client’s needs in depth and to communicate in a clear, straightforward way.’

‘DLA Piper is an invaluable support for us in challenging employment matters. After years of collaboration, their lawyers know our company well and support us in our decision-making. We receive good alternatives, and they also highlight potential risks and how to mitigate them.’

‘Riikka Autio and Sanna Rautio are simply the best. They know labour matters really well. They are also nice in person.’

‘The team is very customer-focused and available when help is needed.’

‘Mika Honkanen is a trustworthy professional lawyer who has always helped us in a precise and timely manner.’

‘Long experience, very competent team.’