Roschier

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With ‘a high level of expertise in all areas of employment law’, Roschier’s employment practice has particular strength in boardroom and strategic advice, executive and corporate employment projects, restructurings, negotiation processes and collective bargaining issues. The team is additionally well regarded for its expertise in dispute resolution and workplace conflicts as well as internal investigations; department leader Anu Waaralinna is particularly experienced in these areas. Other highly experienced key members of the team are Janne Nurminen, who focuses on transactional employment law and business transformations; and Jukka Paloheimo, who acts in employment-related disputes and criminal matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Jukka Paloheimo is a seasoned professional, top-class lawyer with the capability to draw the big picture in a limited timeframe with detailed law information, ripple effect scenarios and conclusions. Jukka has a great sense of humour and his in-depth knowledge is impressive, so working with him brings a very high degree of comfort and trust.'

  • 'Anu Waaralinna is a true leader with capabilities to review the business world through the lens of law. She has a remarkable presence and isn't afraid to challenge and coach the client. Incredibly skilled in employment law.’
  • ‘Janne Nurminen has extensive knowledge of labour law and collective agreements and has an attitude that sees challenges from customers perspectives.’

  • ‘Anu Waaralinna knows employment law inside out and has a very good strategic eye in tackling labour issues.'

  • 'Jukka Paloheimo is a great expert in litigation.’

  • ‘The team is extremely skilled and competent, and at the same time very brave and business minded. They turn every rock to find perfect solution.’

Key clients

  • Fennia Keskinäinen Vakuutusyhtiö
  • Suomen kansallisooppera ja -baletti sr
  • Oura Health Oy
  • Teknologian Tutkimuskeskus VTT Oy

Work highlights

  • Advised Fennia Keskinäinen Vakuutusyhtiö, a Finnish insurance company, on resolving various complex employment matters.
  • Assisted Suomen kansallisooppera ja -baletti sr (the National Opera and Ballet Institute) with employment litigation.
  • Advised Oura Health Oy on various employment matters.

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Janne Nurminen
Counsel Janne Nurminen is focused on transactional employment law, reorganization of workforce, as well as collective and individual termination of employment. His previous experience includes training at the bench at the District Court of Tampere. Janne was awarded the Attorney of the Year award by the Helsinki Bar Association in 2012 for his work related to the coordination of a pro bono legal advice service offered by members of the Bar.
Jukka Paloheimo
Counsel Jukka Paloheimo has extensive experience from assignments relating to employment and labor law with special emphasis on employment related disputes and criminal matters, including matters related to labor offences as well as occupational health and safety matters. He is a trusted advisor to major companies in these type of complex matters, with previous experience in assisting client companies in matters relating to reorganization and redundancy. Jukka is an accredited mediator of the Finnish Bar Association. He frequently lectures on topics relating to employment law, employment disputes and occupational health and safety. He has also held webinars for international companies regarding Finnish employment law. Prior to joining Roschier, Jukka worked as a Counsel for another major Finnish law firm.
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Anu Waaralinna
Partner Anu Waaralinna is Head of Roschier's Employment practice and Corporate Investigations & Compliance practice. She is a highly recognized expert in employment law. Anu has extensive experience in demanding employment-related assignments, and she regularly advises domestic and international companies and employers on a broad range of employment issues of strategic importance. Her practice covers, in particular, boardroom advice, company restructurings and co-operation procedures as well as service and executive employment contract issues. A significant portion of her work is dedicated to the resolution of employment disputes.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anu Waaralinna

Other key lawyers

Jukka Paloheimo, Elmiira Kutvonen, Janne Nurminen