Home News & ViewsEsa Airola Joins Hannes Snellman’s Employment Team as Counsel 02/03/2026 | Press | Employment Esa Airola Joins Hannes Snellman’s Employment Team as Counsel Experienced lawyer Esa Airola has joined Hannes Snellman’s Employment Team as a counsel. Esa has extensive experience in employment disputes and employment law matters, with a special focus on employment issues relating to occupational health and safety, as well as questions related to transfers of undertakings. Prior to joining Hannes Snellman, Esa worked at another major law firm in Helsinki. “We are delighted to welcome Esa to our team. His expertise will be a valuable asset to our clients navigating complex employment issues,” says Partner Sanna Honkinen, who heads our Employment Team. “I am very excited to join an organisation as well-regarded as Hannes Snellman. I am especially honoured to be part of such a talented Employment Team, whose expertise and dedication I hold in high regard. I look forward to applying my expertise to solving client challenges and making a positive impact with this team,” says Esa Airola. Hannes Snellman’s Employment Team provides strategic advice on all aspects of employment law and employment disputes. The team assists clients in restructurings and reorganisations, business transfers, change negotiations, performance management, workplace investigations, discrimination allegations, collective bargaining agreements, executive and employment agreements, and matters related to employment policies, pensions, benefits, and incentive schemes. Hannes Snellman is a team of 250 dedicated professionals. We provide the smartest decisions in demanding situations. Our expertise spans a wide range of legal practice areas and industries, enabling us to deliver strategic solutions to our clients. Further information: Sanna Honkinen | Partner Tel: +358 40 745 6618, Email: sanna.honkinen@hannessnellman.com Esa Airola | Counsel Tel: +358 50 323 0244, Email: esa.airola@hannessnellman.com Contacts Sanna Honkinen Partner sanna.honkinen@hannessnellman.com +358 40 745 6618 Esa Airola Counsel esa.airola@hannessnellman.com +358 50 323 0244