FINLAND Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Anu Waaralinna, Jukka Paloheimo, Oskari Lindholm and Elmiira Kutvonen Roschier
Roschier is a leading law firm in the Nordic region with offices in Finland and Sweden. A dedicated team of nine lawyers in Helsinki and ten lawyers in Stockholm specialises in employment matters, including HR in - ternal investigations and associated crisis manage - ment and dispute resolution. They work seamlessly with corporate investigation and compliance lawyers across the firm’s practices, assisting employers with complex investigations into suspected harassment, inappropriate behaviour and workplace non-compli - ance, as well as suspected white-collar crime and corporate misconduct, ensuring compliance with legal and other requirements. Roschier’s approach
combines legal expertise with practical experience to resolve sensitive workplace issues and compliance matters. The teams collaborate closely with manage - ment, legal teams and HR professionals across vari - ous industries to deliver business-minded solutions and mitigate workplace risks and corporate liability. Recent work highlights include assisting companies with sensitive internal investigations into harassment, misconduct and compliance breaches, often involv - ing complex cross-border issues and implementation of remedial measures to reduce organisational risk and liability.
Authors
Anu Waaralinna is a Helsinki-based partner and head of Roschier’s employment practice, and of its corporate investigations and compliance practice. She is an expert in employment law with experience in
Jukka Paloheimo is a Helsinki-based counsel with considerable experience in employment and labour law assignments, with a particular focus on employment-related disputes and criminal matters involving labour
complex and sensitive matters. She advises domestic and international employers on employment issues, boardroom advice, restructurings, co-operation procedures and executive contract matters. A significant part of her work focuses on workplace investigations. She is recognised in Finland as a leading lawyer and thought leader in compliance and internal investigations, particularly involving workplace harassment and misconduct. She also handles compliance and employment disputes and has specialised in investigation procedures in related cases for years. Anu is a member of the Finnish Bar Association.
offences and occupational health and safety. Jukka has conducted internal investigations for various clients and regularly handles complex matters involving allegations of harassment and other workplace violations. As an experienced workplace conflict professional, he advises employers on compliance with legal, regulatory, contractual and ethical requirements in both local and multi- jurisdictional non-compliance situations. He is a trusted advisor to major companies in complex matters. Jukka is a member of the Finnish Bar Association.
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