Pirkko-Liis Harkmaa
SorainenSorainen is ‘one of the biggest players in the Estonian legal market with a dedicated employment team’ and fields a large team of labour law experts. One such lawyer is practice head Pirkko-Liis Harkmaa, who is described by one client as ‘a very seasoned and competent employment law specialist’. Harkmaa leads the team alongside Karin Madisson, a go-to practitioner for contentious employment matters. Kadri Härginen is also an expert when it comes to employment disputes, and is highlighted for having ’expert knowledge in the field’.
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Testimonials
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- 'Professional team. Works quickly and efficiently.’
‘Sorainen are one of the biggest players in the Estonian legal market who have a dedicated employment team.'
‘Pirkko-Liis Harkmaa stands out as a very seasoned and competent employment law specialist.’
‘Very practical advice combined with excellent legal knowledge. The team always is willing to go for the extra mile. They want to understand the core needs of the client and will give their legal advice accordingly. They listen to the client!’
‘The team goes the extra mile as they do not only limit themselves with the circumstances that are a given, but also look behind the corners and evaluate the situation considering also that what might arise during the dispute ensuring that the client’s interests are always protected and nothing would come as a surprise. The defence strategy is comprehensive as a rule.’
‘Kadri Härginen has expert knowledge in the field and has represented my company in cases where there was also media attention involved. She was very insightful, instantly saw all the weaknesses and as the cases developed, her analyses and advice proved to be exactly accurate. She is very trustworthy.’
‘Pirkko-Liis Harkmaa is a very practical minded and solution oriented.’
Key clients
- CARIAD Estonia
- Wise
- Veriff
- Bolt
- Montonio
- Pipedrive
- Toyota Baltic
- TSG Solutions
- Verge Motorcycles
- BaltCap
- Acton Partners
- Invalda INVL
Work highlights
- Advised a sales management software development company on a dispute with a former employee concerning the termination of employment due to a breach of the employment contract by the employee.
- Advised BaltCap on all employment matters, including the new service agreement templates with management, related to acquiring a 70% share in Hansab Group.
- Advised Verge Motorcycles on reviewing its share options programme for employees and external third-party consultants.
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Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Karin Madisson
SorainenPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pirkko-Liis Harkmaa, Karin Madisson