Sanna Honkinen
Hannes Snellman (Finland)Hannes Snellman (Finland) has an excellent track record in assisting with the full lifecycle of employment law matters, covering employment agreements, internal policies, pay equity disputes, restructurings, investigations, and disputes. The team is also well-versed in covering manager agreements, pensions and benefits, incentive schemes, and data protection matters. Johanna Haltia-Tapio, who is adept at advising on executive contracts, terminations, workplace-related non-compliance matters and transactional work, co-heads the practice with Sanna Honkinen and Anders Bygglin.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team have worked very flexibly and quickly to help us. There are different strengths within the team, and their cooperation is smooth.’
- ‘The people's expertise is extensive, and Anders Bygglin's work is exemplary. Also Johanna Haltia-Tapio gives very good legal advice.’
- ‘Johanna Haltia-Tapio has an excellent service mind set.’
- ‘Senior Associate Heidi Kärki stands out as a practical adviser. Her work and calm presence is highly appreciated.’
- ‘Friendly, respectful and knowledgeable.’
- ‘Sanna Honkinen has vast knowledge with both collective and individual employment matters, and she can give practical advice and cares for the clients success.’
- ‘Pragmatic advice.’
Key clients
- Accel-KKR
- Anora Group Plc
- Blueprint Genetics Ltd/Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
- Cargotec Corporation
- Marimekko Corporation
- Masco Corporation
- Pankaboard Plc
- Sanoma Corporation
- Sega Europe Limited/SEGA Corporation
- Vaaka Partners Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Cargotec Corporation on the process to separate Cargotec’s core businesses Kalmar and Hiab into two standalone stock listed companies using a demerger.
- Advised a client listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd on the preparation and implementation of the exit of the former President and CEO as well as on drafting of the terms of assignment of the new President and CEO.
- Assisted a large institutional client with a precedent-setting matter relating to the employer’s right to enforce the obligation for employees to wear a mask during the COVID pandemic.
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Johanna Haltia-Tapio, Sanna Honkinen, Anders Bygglin