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Employment Disputes

COBALT’s Employment Disputes team specialises in resolving workplace conflicts with precision and sensitivity. Our attorneys are well-versed in handling complex employment disputes, offering strategic advice and representation to protect the interests of our clients. Whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, we deliver solutions tailored to achieve swift and effective results.

Our team supports employers, employees, and management across diverse industries, leveraging extensive experience in disputes arising from terminations, discrimination claims, contract breaches, workplace policies and non-competition and confidentiality claims. Mixing our employment dispute team’s vast procedural expertise with a deep understanding of employment law in collaboration with our Employment team, we provide practical guidance that aligns with our clients’ operational and legal objectives. It also allows us to handle cases that are voluminous and strategically challenging.

Our Employment Disputes services include:

  • Contractual disputes – resolving issues related to employment contracts, including breaches, restrictive covenants, and confidentiality agreements.
  • Termination and redundancy disputes – representing and advising in claims on wrongful terminations, unfair dismissals, and redundancy.
  • Workplace rights claims – handling claims involving discrimination, harassment, and workplace safety violations.
  • Collective disputes – managing conflicts with trade unions, collective redundancies, and industrial actions.
  • Data protection in employment – assisting with disputes involving employee data processing and privacy concerns.

Our approach combines thorough legal analysis with a deep understanding of the client’s organisational context. COBALT’s expertise ensures our clients receive robust representation and guidance, safeguarding their workplace relationships and reputations.

 

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"COBALT represents the gold standard in Baltic litigation with a team that has a wealth of experience and is client-driven and legally strategic."
Chambers Global 2026, Dispute Resolution, Estonian office
"COBALT consistently demonstrates the ability to handle very complex issues with excellence, thanks to the size and breadth of expertise held by the team."
Chambers Global 2026, Dispute Resolution, Estonian office
"Cobalt's Estonian dispute resolution team is renowned for its exceptional expertise and unique approach to handling complex legal matters. What sets this practice apart is its remarkable ability to react swiftly and efficiently, ensuring that clients receive timely and effective solutions. Combined with their dedication to excellence and client-focused approach, Cobalt's Estonian dispute resolution team stands out as a leader in the field, delivering outstanding results and innovative solutions."
Legal 500 2026, Dispute Resolution, Estonia office
"COBALT shows strong negotiation skills, ensuring effective protection of client interests."
Chambers Europe 2026, Employment, Estonia office