With a focus on employment litigation, complex restructurings and outsourcings, TUPE matters, mass redundancies and the related co-operation procedures, Castrén & Snellman‘s employment practice offers the full range of employment advice. At the helm of the practice, Tomi Kemppainen focuses on outsourcing arrangements, planning and implementing M&A deals, redundancy procedures and employment disputes, while Outi Tähtinen frequently acts in employment disputes and settlement negotiations. Sanna Honkinen handles the employment aspects of corporate transactions and has experience in labour restructurings and cooperation procedures.

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Testimonials

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‘Outi Tähtinen's approach is always practical and solution oriented, understanding the very realities of business life. When turning to C&S I know that I get high quality service and get the support I need and when I need it to deal with any employment case at hand.’
‘Castren's employment law team are the strongest employment law team in Finland. They solve the client's problems in the best way. The collaboration with the client and other law firms on multi-jurisdictional projects is excellent.'
‘Tomi Kemppainen provides excellent advice in all employment law issues and is always available for the client. Outi Tähtinen understands the clients' needs and provides to-the-point advice. Mikko Hanni is a very skilled lawyer and a future employment law star.’
‘Tomi Kemppainen and Outi Tähtinen are outstanding in both service and legal knowledge - most trusted adviser.’
‘One of the biggest, if not the biggest employment team in town. They are good in everything related to employment law, and always give precise, timely and comprehensive advice. The quality of the work is always impeccable.’
‘Sanna Honkinen is my go-to lawyer, when employment law related advice is needed. She delivers every time and answers questions we even don't realise to ask. The expertise, quality of drafting and professionalism in communicating is always top-notch.'
‘Very professional and knowledgeable counsel, competences in high level. They do their homework very well. They are easy to approach, they respond in a timely manner. Promises are always kept. When asking for advice they give the big picture. They have your back - always, you can fully trust the advice you get from them.’
‘Mikko Hanni is awesome. He has good experience and he knows a lot. He has also great sense of humor but always so professional. He offers many solutions to choose from when possible. He is very easy to work with and he is flexible beyond what could be asked for. He is very clear with his communication. I trust him fully.’

Key clients

Excelerate Energy Limited Partnership and Excelerate Energy, Inc.
Evli Plc
Finnair Plc
Fresenius Medical Care Suomi Oy
F-Secure Corporation
Gasum Ltd
Kesko Corporation
Metsä Fibre Ltd
Forchem Plc
WithSecure Corporation
Google

Work highlights

Advised Excelerate Energy on the conclusion of a lease agreement with Gasgrid Finland Oy for the Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) Exemplar.
Advised Kesko Corporation on various employment law matters.
Advised Google on employment law matters.