Employment

Cobalt

Cobalt‘s core strengths in employment include advising both domestic and global clients on employment disputes, employment law issues relating to company acquisitions and reorganisations, and local employment regulations. The group, which is praised for its efficiency and adaptability, has notably represented clients in a growing number of internal investigations in 2024. Team head Karina Paatsi ’has exceptional skill at dealing with complex cases‘, including the termination of employment and sensitive internal investigations, for example into sexual harassment allegations. Elsewhere in the team, Heili Haabu is known for assisting companies with all aspects of managing employment relations, and Kadri Michelson is commended for her expertise in employment litigation.

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'I have been working with Cobalt many years now. If I need help, they respond quickly. This is what makes this company unique - people, collaboration, thoroughness and high professional standards.'
'The employment team is very efficient and able to adapt to changes to the situation and consider alternative solutions.'
'I would say that Karina Paatsi has exceptional skill at dealing with complex cases and finding the most elegant and practical solution for the client.'
'Cobalt is very thorough, responsive, and takes a considered and holistic approach to assisting us with legal matters. They respond not just to the question asked, but gain a global understanding of a matter to assess potential avenues forward, before counselling us on their recommended approach.'
'Karina Paatsi is very responsive, thorough, and consistently assists us in navigating applicable employment law and regulations. Her colleagues Dina Tanaga and Kadri Michelson also deserve special mention, as they are extremely diligent, very well prepared, and have an exceptional, collaborative approach to problem solving.'
'The team are very experienced and very thorough in their work.'
'I recommend Kadri Michelson when you need solutions and an attorney who thinks with you and finds solutions for even the most complex issues.'
'Helpful and knowledgeable. Very responsive and able to work within tight timeframes.'