Cobalt‘s core strengths in employment include advising both domestic and global clients on employment disputes, employment law issues relating to company acquisitions and reorganisations, and local employment regulations. The group, which is praised for its efficiency and adaptability, has notably represented clients in a growing number of internal investigations in 2024. Team head Karina Paatsi ’has exceptional skill at dealing with complex cases‘, including the termination of employment and sensitive internal investigations, for example into sexual harassment allegations. Elsewhere in the team, Heili Haabu is known for assisting companies with all aspects of managing employment relations, and Kadri Michelson is commended for her expertise in employment litigation.
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- 'I have been working with Cobalt many years now. If I need help, they respond quickly. This is what makes this company unique - people, collaboration, thoroughness and high professional standards.'
- 'The employment team is very efficient and able to adapt to changes to the situation and consider alternative solutions.'
- 'I would say that Karina Paatsi has exceptional skill at dealing with complex cases and finding the most elegant and practical solution for the client.'
- 'Cobalt is very thorough, responsive, and takes a considered and holistic approach to assisting us with legal matters. They respond not just to the question asked, but gain a global understanding of a matter to assess potential avenues forward, before counselling us on their recommended approach.'
- 'Karina Paatsi is very responsive, thorough, and consistently assists us in navigating applicable employment law and regulations. Her colleagues Dina Tanaga and Kadri Michelson also deserve special mention, as they are extremely diligent, very well prepared, and have an exceptional, collaborative approach to problem solving.'
- 'The team are very experienced and very thorough in their work.'
- 'I recommend Kadri Michelson when you need solutions and an attorney who thinks with you and finds solutions for even the most complex issues.'
- 'Helpful and knowledgeable. Very responsive and able to work within tight timeframes.'
Kernmandanten
- Neste
- Compensa Life Vienna Insurance Groupe
- Promens Rõngu (SAPA)
- Bayer
- Alexela Group
- Luminor Bank
- LHV Bank
- IPF Digital
- Monese
- Johnson & Johnson
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing VKG Energia OÜ in civil litigation in relation to a work accident that resulted in the death of an employee.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Praxisleitung
Karina Paatsi
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Dina Tanaga; Kadri Michelson; Heili Haabu