Lawyers and advisers in Finland
Find proven, recommended lawyers and professional advisers in Finland, across corporate and commercial work, disputes, tax, property, employment, immigration and every other practice area. Compare the profiles below and contact an adviser directly.
The most represented practice areas in Finland are Corporate, Commercial & M&A, Intellectual Property and Banking & Finance. Use the filters below to narrow by specialism or practice area, or search by name or firm.
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Andrew Cotton
Andrew Cotton is a corporate lawyer specialising in cross-border transactions. He assists foreign multinationals with the legal issues arising from their Finnish investment, acquisition or market entry activities. Andrew has experience of…
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Erkki Panula
Erkki Panula, Managing Partner at Boyden Finland, Global Head of Fintech and Life Science Tech., 56 years, Finnish national. Languages: Finnish, English, Swedish With 15 years’ experience in international executive search in the High…
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Ilona Pilkama-Paajanen
With nearly 25 years of experience, senior legal counsel Ilona Pilkama-Paajanen has extensive knowledge of public procurement, competition law, and more recently, sustainability matters, especially within the extensively regulated…
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Jaava Myllyniemi
Jaava Myllyniemi has nearly 30 years experience in the insurance industry, first in non-life and life insurance companies, then later as an insurance broker. He is the first Finnish insurance broker authorized since 1994 and has licensed…
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Jukka Kallio
KallioLaw is a law firm that specializes in serving growing companies with international operations. We are strongly committed to your company’s objectives. Our strong and diversified expertise, along with our extensive experience in…
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Mikael Kolehmainen
Joined Benjon in 2004 Education BSBA 1999 LL.B 2003 LL.M 2005 Expertise Trademarks, Music and Entertainment law, IT-law, Domain names, Licensing, Dispute resolution Previous employment Springtoys Oy, Legal Advisor, 2001-02 Professional…
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Minna Ripatti
Minna Ripatti is a Finnish Attorney at Law who has over 13 years of experience in the iGaming sector. Minna has lived in Austria, Switzerland, and Malta for over 12 years and worked in the iGaming industry. As the Founding Partner of Legal…
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Mr Petri Eskola
Petri Eskola graduated in 1992 from the University of Helsinki and trained on the bench with the Helsinki District Court between 1996-97. He has wide experience in all intellectual property matters and he frequently advises clients on all…
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Olli Soulié
Olli Soulié’s areas of expertise include copyright issues and other matters of intellectual property, such as trademark questions and their related court proceedings. He assists a wide variety of companies and professionals. He has been…
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Seppo Havia
Dittmar & Indrenius’ employment practice is the leading and one of the biggest employment practices in Finland. We continuously assist our clients in all aspects of employment, benefits and pensions law by creating true added value within…
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Tarja Wist
Tarja Wist is the founding partner of Wist Attorneys and an internationally highly esteemed banking and finance law and capital markets professional. Tarja Wist has extensive experience in cross-border financings and international finance…
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Timo Ylikantola
Ratiolex is one of the leading dispute resolution law firms in Finland. Ratiolex offers a full range of dispute resolution services for all businesses and industries covering inter alia all aspects of domestic and international…
View profile →Frequently asked questions
How do I find a good lawyer or adviser in Finland?
Check that they are qualified or registered to practise in Finland, for example with the local bar association or professional body, and that they have handled matters like yours, including any cross-border element. Ask who will do the work, which languages they work in and how they charge before you instruct them. Each lawyer or adviser listed on this page has a profile with their firm, practice areas and contact details, so you can compare them before getting in touch.
How much does a lawyer cost in Finland?
Fees depend on the firm, the experience of the person advising you and how complex the matter is. Firms commonly charge by the hour, a fixed fee for a defined piece of work, or a combination of the two. Ask for a written estimate and the terms of engagement before any work starts.
Do I need a local lawyer or adviser in Finland if I am based abroad?
Matters governed by the law of Finland, or that involve its courts, registries or authorities, usually need an adviser qualified there. If you already have an adviser at home, they can often work alongside a local lawyer or adviser in Finland, which keeps the advice joined up on cross-border matters.
Can I find an English-speaking lawyer or adviser in Finland?
Many lawyers and advisers who work with international clients advise in English, but it is worth checking. Ask about working languages when you first get in touch, and whether documents can be provided in English as well as the local language.
Should I use a lawyer or an adviser?
Use a lawyer for legal advice, contracts and anything that may end up before a court or a regulator. Advisers such as accountants, tax advisers and consultants handle compliance, financial and business advice. Many matters need both, which is why Find an Expert lists both, under the Legal and Advisory specialisms.
How do I contact a lawyer or adviser in Finland through Corporate INTL?
Open any profile on this page to see the contact details the firm has provided, such as telephone, email and website. Every profile also has a "Contact via Corporate INTL" button if you would rather send your request through us.