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Waselius advises international brands on a wide range of employment matters, with particular experience in reorganisations and disputes. With expertise in litigation, the firm represents employers in both district and Labour Courts, while also supporting multinational corporations with their business operations in Finland. The practice is co-led by Jan Waselius, Tomi Korpiola and Jouni Kautto.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has a broad knowledge, which helped and gives extra value to the work and documentation. They are very down-to-earth and easy to approach. They have strong legal argumentation skills.’
  • ‘Tomi Korpiola has extensive knowledge in employment law-related matters. He is a down-to-earth guy who is very customer and business-oriented.'
  • ‘We have had the pleasure of working with Tomi Korpiola and his team, and their commitment to excellence has been evident throughout our collaboration. What sets this practice apart is its deep understanding of complex legal issues combined with a highly personalised approach. The team consistently demonstrates strong expertise in employment, offering clear, practical advice that is tailored to our unique needs.'
  • 'We have benefited from knowing that the firm’s strengths lie in its legal knowledge, dedication to open communication, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving. The team’s ability to anticipate challenges and offer creative solutions has been invaluable to us.’
  • ‘Tomi Korpiola and his team stand out due to their flexibility, responsiveness, and the genuine interest they take in our business. They prioritise building long-term relationships, ensuring that we always feel supported.’
  • ‘Responsive and practical.’
  • ‘Jouni Kautto - very good at providing clear and practical explanations of complex matters.’

Key clients

  • Mars
  • Royal Canin
  • Pernod Ricard
  • Essity
  • Avarn Security
  • MTV
  • Digita
  • Stark Suomi
  • Synsam Group
  • BASF
  • Ejendals
  • NCH
  • Surfactor Finland
  • Tektronix
  • Festo
  • Neova
  • Savonlinnan Oopperajuhlien Kannatusyhdistys ry
  • Evklips Energy

Work highlights

  • Represented Mars and Royal Canin in all employment law matters in Finland.
  • Advised a Finnish media company, MTV, on all employment law-related matters.
  • Advised Essity on all employment law-related matters in Finland.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jan Waselius, Tomi Korpiola, Jouni Kautto