EU, Competition and State Aid, Intellectual and Data Protection, M&A

Katja advises clients on all aspects of Finnish and EU competition law and has extensive experience in merger control proceedings as well as cartel and abuse of dominance investigations before the national and EU authorities. She has been involved in many leading competition cases in Finland including in major transactions involving complex merger filings. In addition, she regularly advises companies in securing foreign direct investment approvals.

Partner

Avance Attorneys Ltd, Partner 2022– Avance Attorneys Ltd, Senior Associate (2016–2021) Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd, Senior Associate, Competition & Procurement (2013–2016) Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd, Associate, Competition & Procurement (2010–2013) Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, stagiaire, Brussels (2008–2010)

Katja is a member of the Finnish Bar.

LL.M., College of Europe, Bruges, 2008 Bachelor of Laws, University of London, 2007