Employment

Bird & Bird

Bird & Bird fields a full-service employment practice, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters such as business immigration work, employee incentives, collective negotiations, covenants, confidentiality issues, discrimination claims, and executive terminations. The team also specialises in transaction-related work, restructurings, and outsourcings, advising on both domestic and international matters. The team is led by Maisa Nikkola, who has built a strong reputation for handling a range of employment and HR matters, and co-head Teea Kemppinen, who focuses on the employment aspects of corporate transactions, cross-border HR issues and projects for international clients. Jussi Herrainsilta is also noted for his expertise in this area.

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Testimonials

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‘Service is fast, customer-centric and professional.’
‘We have been working mainly with Teea Kemppinen and Jussi Herrainsilta. Jussi and Teea can give clear advice and look a couple of steps forward. They are proactive, friendly and extremely professional.’
‘I mainly work with Jussi Herrainsilta. His advice is excellent and very pragmatic. He has a genuine interest in understanding the business environment of the company and provides the right kind of practical advice. He is easy to approach and communicates in a way that is understandable to the business colleagues. He is also proactive with following up on matters and sharing information on the latest developments and practices on the market.’
‘Jussi Herrainsilta is an outstanding expert.’

Key clients

S-Bank Plc
Oji Holdings Corporation
Logitech International S. A
Konecranes Plc
Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
Sponosa Group
FCG Finnish Consulting Group
Patria Oyj

Work highlights

Advised S-Bank Plc on the acquisition of the Finnish private customer, asset management and investment services operations of Svenska Handelsbanken AB.
Advised Konecranes Plc on a dispute against its 13 former managers, who started competing activities during their employment and then resigned from the company.
Advised Mitsui & Co., Ltd. on its minority investment in WE Tech Solutions Oy.