Heili Haabu
CobaltCobalt‘s team stands out for its experience in providing advice on a range of issues such as HR matters, litigation and regulation to both Estonian and global companies. Clients appreciate that the ’solutions are always followed by cited legislation‘. Karina Paatsi, who often works on cross-border matters, is noted for her ’calm and solution-oriented approach‘. A key contact at the senior associate level is Heili Haabu, who assists clients in a range of corporate-related employment matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Speed of interaction is exceptional, and the quality of the feedback is always extremely thorough with the opportunity to talk through case management to explore the best solutions. Solutions are always followed by cited legislation.'
‘Karina Paatsi has been integral to our business and her speed of response has been exceptional along with her thoroughness in taking the time to understand our case management through to providing highly effective solutions. Karina Paatsi has consistently provided us with high quality feedback, always supporting us with local legislation for wider business context and understanding.'
‘Based on my experience, I always receive a response to my request via email quickly. This is a big plus for me as a client as I want to be sure that my requests are being handled as quickly as possible. It is also very much appreciated that they offer different communication channels to get in touch with them, I can always reach out and ask for clarity if I need it at any time.’
‘Karina Paatsi knows and remembers all the details and always gives the best advice. Even if I have forgotten some details, I can be sure she remembers the whole situation as well as making sure that everything that we discuss is clear and stands out.’
‘Prompt responses. Always available to jump on a call and provide very detailed information.’
‘Our company has worked with multiple different practices across the world and Cobalt is the only one we have continued to use in Estonia and not changed throughout our company's existence. They are trustworthy and very accessible. We get quick responses when there are urgent cases, and everything is in English, meaning the information coming from them is understandable to everyone.'
‘Excellent, on the spot service and advice without unnecessary references to legislation which can be found online.’
‘Karina Paatsi is one of the best lawyers I've worked with. She has a calm and solution-oriented approach. 10/10 service every time!’
Key clients
- AbbVie
- Wienerberger
- HUGO BOSS
- Sandoz
- Olympus
- KONE
- Electrolux
- Goodyear Dunlop
- Saint-Gobain
- Booking.com
- AkzoNobel
Work highlights
- Representing an employee whose employment contract was terminated based on an allegedly received written complaint of sexual harassment.
- Representing Bombay Studios in a dispute with former employees concerning collusion and winning fraudulently large amounts of money, causing significant material damage to the client.
- Representing AS TREV-2 Grupp in a dispute with a former employee regarding the unlawful use of trade secrets.
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Karina Paatsi
CobaltPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Karina Paatsi