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Dittmar & Indrenius

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Dittmar & Indrenius provides services across all HR legal matters and represents both private and public sector clients in cases in all Finnish courts. The practice is engaged by domestic and international corporations, organisations, law firms, and large Finnish public sector organisations. Suvi Knaapila, who is ‘at the very top in employment law’, leads the team, which also includes Seppo Havia, who ’is an exceptional individual in the field of Finnish employment law’ and represents employers in litigation; Petteri Uoti, who focuses on M&A, company restructurings and employment disputes; and Mika Kärkkäinen, who is praised for his ‘stellar knowledge in employment law’.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Dittmar's team has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the intricate and ever-evolving landscape of employment law in Finland. The team of highly skilled attorneys possesses a remarkable combination of expertise, dedication, and a client-centric approach that sets them apart in the legal field.'

  • ‘Seppo Havia is an exceptional individual in the field of Finnish employment law. He's not afraid to give his opinion on matters where there are no clear answers, which we hold in high regard. Seppo also stands out in how approachable and responsive he is.'

  • 'Mika Kärkkäinen has stellar knowledge in employment law. He's very analytical, a clear communicator and has a professionally calm, soothing demeanour. Mika is very responsive.’

  • ‘Employment practice has a deep knowledge of both public and private sectors regarding employment issues. Very fast on delivery in urgent matters. I also get thorough analysis on deep matters. They also provide practical solutions on difficult matters.’

  • ‘Head of the practice Suvi Knaapila is at the very top in employment law. Knows public sector employment issues very well. I would recommend her highly.’

Key clients

  • Etteplan Embedded Finland Oy
  • The Finnish Parliament
  • Qualcomm, Inc.
  • Avida Finans AB
  • Delivery Hero Finland Ltd (Foodora)
  • University of Tampere

Work highlights

  • Represented three central hospital districts in applications for injunction orders against labour unions of the nurses to abstain from the strikes on the intensive care units.
  • Representing Delivery Hero/Foodora in multiple matters regarding food riders' position as employees or contractors.
  • Representing the Finnish parliament in two labour law cases regarding dismissals of two high-ranking civil servants.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Mika Kärkkäinen
Focus on complex employment law, company restructurings and related dispute resolution. Counsel Mika Kärkkäinen is a seasoned employment law professional. He is known for his trusted advice and hands-on approach to client matters. In addition to his advisory work, Mika has substantial experience representing employers in dispute resolution. He has acted as counsel to employers in a number of cases before the Supreme Court of Finland, and has argued three cases before the European Court of Justice.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Seppo Havia
Focus on complex precedent-setting employment law matters and employment law related dispute resolution. Partner Seppo Havia is known for his extensive experience and insight of Finnish and international employment and pensions law and employee benefits related matters, including reorganizations, M&A, outsourcing arrangements and dispute resolution. He represents clients in complex employment litigations. He has been the Lead Partner in representing the largest Finnish listed forest industry companies as well as technology industry companies in precedent-setting and high-profile court cases regarding criminal and damage claims against labour unions based on illegal strikes. He is also the lead advisor for several well established Finnish and multinational companies in their employment related matters.
Suvi Knaapila
Focus on complex employment law, restructurings and related dispute resolution. Partner Suvi Knaapila heads the firm's Employment, Benefits & Pensions practice. She is known for her highly regarded expertise in the field of employment, benefits and pensions. She advises clients in all their HR-legal matters, specializing also in whistleblowing, internal investigations and HR related dispute resolution.
Petteri Uoti
Focus on employment law matters relating to mergers and acquisitions and company restructurings and employment dispute resolution. Partner Petteri Uoti is known for his extensive experience and practical advice on broad range of Finnish national and international employment law matters, including establishing human resource policies in Finland, drafting of employment-related contracts and individual and collective dismissals. He has advised employers in several high-profile landmark cases in general and specialised courts, including the Labour Court, the European Court of Justice and the Finnish Supreme Court.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Suvi Knaapila

Other key lawyers

Seppo Havia, Petteri Uoti, Mika Kärkkäinen

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