Demonstrating experience in employment matters involving technology and platform economy corporates, as well as growth companies, Dottir Attorneys Ltd.’s employment department assists with daily HR operations as well as employment disputes. Team head Samuel Kääriäinen specialises in employment litigation and negotiations; while Antti Rajamäki, who is ‘highly recommended’, advises on a broad range of employment matters, including restructurings, terminations, and terms of employment.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Dottir stands out for its unwavering commitment to client satisfaction and exceptional legal expertise. Attorney Antti Rajamäki is particularly noteworthy for his ability to simplify complex legal issues, making them accessible for informed decision-making.'
  • ‘I have had the pleasure of working with Antti Rajamäki, and I can wholeheartedly recommend him. Antti is a top-notch expert and an incredibly pleasant collaborator. He fearlessly proposes various approaches and explains their advantages, risks and drawbacks with clarity. Antti's communication skills are excellent, and he is a reliable and efficient professional.’

  • ‘Team is excellent at providing business-oriented and actionable advice. As a client, you always get senior attention and your questions are not delegated to more junior practitioners.’

  • ‘Juha Rönkä (counsel) is excellent at adjusting his advice based on what he knows you expect as a client. For questions where the client has more appetite for risk, he'll give the appropriate advice off the bat without resorting to "safe" answers.’

  • ‘The team is strong with many strong individuals and has a wide clientele especially in Finnish growth companies. By far the best bang for the buck in town!’

  • ‘Samuel Kääriäinen manages to impress his clients again and again with his deep understanding of the local employment laws and practices and with his strategic approach and soft skills. He's regarded as one of the leading individuals in his field.'

  • 'Antti Rajamäki fights hard for his clients, is a tough negotiator and has the kind of no-nonsense approach that you need in a growth company. Highly recommended practitioner.’
  • ‘Juha Rönkä and his team provide a sense of empowerment and education for clients to enable them to execute strategies on the ground.’

Key clients

  • Vincit Plc
  • Freska Finland Ltd
  • Eltel Networks Ltd
  • Finnair Plc
  • Aller Media Ltd
  • Lassila & Tikanoja Group
  • Bolt.Works Ltd
  • Littler

Work highlights

  • Advised listed software company Vincit Oyj on its merger with another listed software company Bilot Oyj.
  • Successfully represented Lassila & Tikanoja Oyj in several litigation procedures relating to termination of employment and cooperation consultations.
  • Advised Freska on its daily employment matters.

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.

Samuel Kääriäinen

Other key lawyers

Antti Rajamäki, Juha Rönkä