Magnusson‘s team is sought after for its excellent track record in advising on high-profile, complex employment disputes. The group works in tandem with international law firms to support clients from a broad range of sectors on cross-border litigation. Managing partner Jaanus Mägi co-heads the practice with Nele Laas, a key contact for cases concerning terminations and hiring, to name a couple of areas. Triin Toomiste‘s workload includes compensation claims.

Sorainen is well-known in the Estonian market for its dedicated employment practice. The team has an excellent track record in acting for prominent public and private domestic clients in employment litigation, which is a key area of instruction for both Kadri Härginen and Karin Madisson. Recent work for the team includes whistleblowing matters and disputes involving allegations of harassment and discrimination, and Madisson is well-versed in handling occupational health and safety issues. Pirkko-Liis Harkmaa brings expertise in assisting with a broad range of employment law matters, including executive contracts. Harkmaa and Madisson form the duo at the helm of the practice.

Cobalt's team provides 'high quality advice' on a wide range of employment law matters. Practice head Karina Paatsi is very experienced in assisting with internal investigations, as well as handling claims brought by former employees involving allegations of discrimination. Employment disputes are prominent in Kadri Michelson's workload, and the group boasts wider expertise in advising foreign companies with operations in Estonia on employment litigation. Whistleblowing cases are a growing area of instruction for the group. On the non-contentious side, the department is well-versed in handling the employment law aspects of M&A deals and reorganisations. Johanna-Britt Haabu and Heili Haabu are key names to note for their experience in assisting with employment relations issues.

Ellex Raidla is perhaps best known for its strength in assisting with the employment law aspects of M&A deals, however the team is equally adept at handling cases concerning employment contracts, regulations and a broad range of disputes. The client roster includes prominent international companies, with a particular focus on the technology sector. Practice head Martin Käerdi is well-versed in advising on employment regulatory issues and employment contracts, and Arne Ots is a highly regarded dispute resolution practitioner. Hanna Pahk brings expertise in handling employment management and relations cases.

At Eversheds Sutherland Ots & Co, the employment group’s varied client roster includes prominent multinational companies, which instruct the team on employment terminations, litigation and compliance matters. Ädu Kuusik handles employment contracts, and the ‘proactive’ Erika Tuvike is very experienced in advising on contentious cases. Other key areas of instruction for the department include compensation and hiring matters. Practice head Tambet Toomela is a highly regarded employment law practitioner, with established experience in advising on complex employment disputes.

Clients turning to TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic) range from start-ups to prominent businesses across the Baltic region, offering clients access to expertise in a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Practice co-heads Anu Kirss and Indrek Ergma are well-versed in acting as employment law counsel to consumer goods, energy and technology sector entities, to name a few sectors, as well as handling employment disputes. Triin Kaurov is highly regarded for her experience in advising on immigration and occupational health and safety issues. Other core areas of instruction for the group include cross-border restructurings, employment contracts, labour law compliance issues and employee transfers and terminations. Siret Saks is a name to note.

The employment team at WALLESS works closely with the firm’s European network to support clients on a broad range of matters, often involving cross-border elements. Led by employment law expert Toomas Taube, the group brings niche expertise in handling employment issues for clients in the IT and pharmaceutical sectors, however the group is equally strong in representing clients from a broad spectrum of sectors in contentious and non-contentious cases. Taube is sought after by executives and companies to advise on employment contracts, terminations, hiring and redundancy proceedings. Liis Hiie is very experienced in dispute resolution, with a solid track record in handling disputes arising from terminations of employment contracts.

The team at KPMG Law in Estonia focuses on assisting clients with a broad range of day-to-day employment law matters. The group often acts for domestic companies and Estonia-based subsidiaries of global entities in mandates. Kaia Kuusler is very well known for her expertise in employment law, with a solid track record in advising on HR issues and employment disputes. Kuusler co-heads the practice with Priit Pahapill, who joined the team in September 2025; Karin Oras left the firm in December 2024.

LEADELL Pilv is well-known for its strength in representing both employees and employers in disputes. The group often appears before employment tribunals, and stands out for its solid track record in handling instructions concerning the legality of the termination of employment contracts. Practice head Pirkka-Marja Poldvere focuses on employment litigation and employment regulation matters. Marko Pilv is a name to note.

Under the leadership of employment litigation expert Katrin Sarap, the ‘responsive and dedicated‘ team at NJORD Law Firm continues to handle a high volume of cases involving hiring and employment contracts matters. The group is particularly adept at advising on issues concerning foreign employees, with a strong track record in assisting with pan-Baltic cases. The client roster includes family businesses and prominent global corporations. Ann Tarkin is a name to note.

Klen Laus heads up Triniti's employment practice, which adeptly advises Estonian businesses on local and European employment regulations and matters concerning foreign employees. Laus is well-versed in acting for clients in labour disputes. Maarja Pild-Freiberg and Katrin Kose are names to note.

WIDEN‘s core strengths in employment include advising on restructurings, employment contracts and terminations. Practice head Kristi Sild ‘brings a sharp legal mind and calm leadership to complex employment issues‘. Kaisa-Maria Kubpart is a key name to note for contentious work.