Employment and incentives
“They are the best in class in employment law matters in Finland."
— Chambers
Our team brings deep expertise in strategic advisory across the full spectrum of employment law. Our employment practice covers both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, with extensive experience in corporate restructurings and business transfers, cooperation procedures, collective bargaining agreements, service and executive employment contract issues, termination of employment, as well as questions related to equity incentive programs, management compensation and pension issues.
We advise clients in a wide variety of employment-related disputes and criminal matters, ranging from dispute avoidance and conflict management to litigation and arbitration. Our services also include supporting clients with whistleblowing matters, internal investigations and workplace-related non-compliance, including complex questions related to occupational health and safety matters.
In addition, we provide comprehensive guidance on employment-related privacy matters and employment related intellectual property matters, including employee invention and trade secret disputes, as well as strategic management of intellectual property and trade secrets in the employment context.
Rankings
“The team stands out for its combination of professionalism, accessibility, and genuine care for clients. Unlike many firms that can feel transactional, this practice makes the effort to understand each client’s needs in depth and to communicate in a clear, straightforward way.”
The Legal 500 2026, Employment
“Their great expertise and pragmatic point of view set them apart.”
“They are very attentive, thorough and committed to understanding the client’s perspective. Their advice is always pragmatic and tailored.”
“The team consists of skilled legal professionals with good availability to handle whatever is needed and a pragmatic, business-oriented approach.”
Chambers Europe 2026, Employment
Avance’s Employment practice is recognised as a Firm to watch.
The Legal 500 2025, Employment
“They are the best in class in employment law matters in Finland. They are always available and ready, even on short notice, at least for a quick chat. This is most convenient in employment law matters, where things tend to move fast.”
Chambers Europe 2025, Employment
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