Hannes Snellman (Finland)
More informationThe employment practice at Hannes Snellman (Finland) assists clients from various business sectors on all aspects of employment law ranging from drafting employment agreements and advising on internal employment policies to pay equity disputes, the employment aspects of transactions, restructurings, employment-related investigations, and employment disputes. The practice group is co-led by Johanna Haltia-Tapio, who focuses on executive contracts and the related terminations, and transactional work; and Anders Bygglin, who specialises in employment litigation with sensitive criminal aspects.
Testimonials
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- ‘The team's cooperation is flexible and dealings proceed smoothly with all team members. Everyone has very good skills and we have received high-quality statements from everyone.’
‘Anders Bygglin and Johanna Haltia-Tapio are both very knowledgeable and focus on the clients' challenges precisely.’
‘Problem solving advice, compact and precise.’
‘Johanna Haltia-Tapio offers very precise and practical advice. Easy to reach, always available.’
Key clients
- Anora Group Plc
- Applied Materials Inc.
- Blueprint Genetics Oy/Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
- Caverion Corporation
- Gasgrid Finland Oy
- Konecranes Plc
- Marimekko Corporation
- Methode Electronics, Inc.
- Pankaboard Plc
- Sanoma Corporation
Work highlights
- Acted as counsel to a client in the media sector before the Insurance Court and the Pension Appeal Board in precedent-setting matters concerning the application of Finnish pension legislation.
- Advised a publicly traded design, clothing, and home décor company in multiple employment law matters involving change negotiations, working hours arrangements, general co-operation with shop stewards, collective bargaining agreements, changes in terms of employment, benefit related matters as well as terminations of employment.
- Acted as counsel to a charitable organisation in a precedent-setting case relating to the termination of an employment relationship due to non-obedience of the employer’s Covid policies.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Johanna Haltia-Tapio, Anders Bygglin