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Bird & Bird Offices
MANNERHEIMINTIE 8
00100 HELSINKI
Finland
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Finland > Banking and finance Tier 2
Bird & Bird‘s finance and financial regulation department’s services include handling acquisition, project and real estate financings, venture debt matters, mezzanine finance work, and regulatory matters, with a particular focus on payment work. The team is engaged by both lenders and, in particular, borrowers, and advises local and international regulated and non-regulated payment service providers, banks and corporates. Practice co-head Kristiina Lehvilä has vast experience in financing transactions, while fellow co-head Jori Taipale is experienced in cross-border and domestic M&A and finance matters.Practice head(s):
Kristiina Lehvilä; Jori Taipale
Testimonials
‘Kristiina Lehvilä has a good commercial awareness which enabled us to concentrate on essential terms on a financing package and she provided practical solutions into negotiations leading to quick signing and closing. Experienced professional with good negotiation skills.’
Key clients
S-Bank Plc
Elisa Plc
Adola Ltd
Brunswick Real Estate AB and Nyfosa AB
City of Jyväskylä
Lehto Group Plc
Work highlights
- Advised S-Bank Plc on the acquisition of the Finnish private customer, asset management and investment services operations of Svenska Handelsbanken AB.
- Advised Elisa Corporation on entering into a €170m Revolving Credit Facility Agreement.
- Advised Adola Oy on entering into an English law governed €100m senior facilities agreement, intercreditor agreement, hedging agreements, Finnish law governed security agreement and English law governed security agreement.
Finland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Bird & Bird‘s corporate department fields experts in transactional mandates, leveraging corporate, commercial and regulatory knowledge to assist with all business strategies and challenges, often involving cross-border elements. Group head Maria Carlsson is focused on cross-border private M&A and has expertise in the technology and media, infrastructure and transport, and real estate sectors. Mikko Ahonen has strong experience in private equity mandates, advising Finnish and international private equity investors, as well as publicly and privately held companies on domestic and cross-border transactions; while Matti Kuokkanen advises on M&A transactions and day-to-day commercial and corporate matters. Iina-Mari Supper was promoted to partner in May 2023.Practice head(s):
Maria Carlsson
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Maria Carlsson and her team has very strong experience in corporate transactions and gave us as a client many useful tips during negations.’
‘Maria Carlsson has a good understanding of customer preferences and needs.’
‘Competent, business-oriented and pragmatic.’
‘Maria Carlsson, Partner – excellent knowledge of M&A, business driven and customer oriented.’
‘Very experienced and competent team, covering all legal aspects needed in a strategic M&A process, including but not limited to complex competition law and filing issues.’
‘Experience from a wide variety of transactions, including support in negotiations and negotiation tactics in addition to actual legal framework.’
‘Great team/firm for mid-sized M&A projects!’
‘We have been working with Mikko Ahonen (and his team) on a number of cases. Always a pleasure to work with Mikko. Professional, experienced and pragmatic. Great match for our needs.’
Key clients
Edita Group
Fortum
Cyient Corporation
Mitsubishi Corporation
Prime Minister’s Office
Eezy Group
Sponsor Capital
Pinja Group
Basware
City of Vantaa
Adola Oy
Enersense International
S-Bank Ltd (S-Pankki Oyj)
Vantaan Kiinnike ja Rak Oy
Juuri Partners
Ekokuljetus JNH Oy
Work highlights
- Advising listed Indian corporation Cyient Limited on its acquisition from PE investor Sentica of Sentiec Oyj and its subsidiaries forming the Citec Group.
- Advising S-Bank Plc on the acquisition of the Finnish private customer, asset management and investment services operations of Svenska Handelsbanken AB.
- Advising Edita Group Oyj on the divestment of its subsidiary Edita Prima Oy to PostNord Strålfors Oy, a Nordic communications solution provider.
Finland > Dispute resolution Tier 2
With a strong focus on trade secret litigation and white-collar crime cases, Bird & Bird‘s dispute resolution practice handles disputes relating to competing activities and corporate malpractice, and acts in court litigation and arbitration proceedings across the construction real estate related and transport sectors. Team co-head Tom Vapaavuori is also head of the international trade secret group and covers a broad range of commercial litigation, arbitration and white-collar crime matters, specialising in trade secret claims, while fellow co-head Mikko Rajala focuses on commercial dispute resolution, as well as real estate-related matters.Practice head(s):
Tom Vapaavuori; Mikko Rajala
Other key lawyers:
Jarno Sulasalmi
Testimonials
‘Tom Vapaavuori genuinely wants the client to achieve the best possible result in a cost-effective way in the event of a dispute. He presents reasoned opinions and recommendations and does not sugar-coat matters. This, combined with his extensive experience and professionalism, means that the client can have real confidence in him.’
‘Jarno Sulasalmi is very easy and pleasant to work with. He is a highly professional, talented and trustworthy attorney. He does not recommend unnecessary litigation and gives a realistic view of the risks.’
‘Good commercial understanding and proactive approach.’
Key clients
Metsä Group
YIT Plc
Konecranes Plc
Danske Finance (part of Danske Bank)
Abloy Oy
Elisa Plc
Capgemini Group
Lehto Group
Work highlights
- Acted for Konecranes Plc in disputes against 13 former managers, who started competing activities during their employment and then resigned from the company.
Finland > Employment Tier 2
Bird & Bird’s employment practice provides its clients with a comprehensive range of legal advice across the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment law. The team, which is part of the firm's Nordic-wide employment practice, also covers business immigration work, employee incentives and benefits matters, and advises on collective negotiations, covenants and confidentiality issues; it also has notable expertise in handling transaction-related employment work. Maisa Nikkola and Teea Kemppinen lead the team.Practice head(s):
Maisa Nikkola; Teea Kemppinen
Testimonials
‘We have been working closely with Bird & Bird on several assignments. They are very easy to cooperate with, they have excellent understanding of employment law issues and manage projects in an efficient way.’
‘Teea Kemppinen provides excellent employment law advice on cross-border matters and is always available.’
‘Very professional, personal and proactive approach’
‘Capability, know-how, proactiveness and reliability. My main contact has been Teea Kemppinen.’
‘My full recommendation for Maisa Nikkola – she has an excellent ability to find a solution to complex disputes and thorough understanding of the complexities of employment law.’
Key clients
S-Pankki
Juuri Partners
Konecranes Plc
Eficode
Work highlights
- Advised S-Bank Plc on the acquisition of the Finnish private customer, asset management and investment services operations of Svenska Handelsbanken AB.
- Advised Juuri Partners on its investment into DAF Group, a Nordic company in charge of managing and developing the business of Subway restaurants in Finland and Sweden.
- Advised Eficode on securing a significant investment from Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm.
Finland > Real estate and construction Tier 2
Bird & Bird‘s wide array of real estate advice encompasses major transactions, large-scale development projects, financing work and development projects, acting for a client roster which includes multinationals, investors and municipalities. Jaakko Hietala heads up the real estate team and has in-depth experience in complex real estate and infrastructure mandates, corporate work and contentious matters. With expertise in matters involving fossil-based fuels and infrastructure elements as well as knowledge of the renewable energy space, Laura Huomo leads the energy and utilities team.Practice head(s):
Jaakko Hietala; Laura Huomo
Other key lawyers:
Tuukka Korhonen
Testimonials
‘The team is extremely collaborative.’
‘Laura Huomo is well networked and understands our business well.’
‘The team members are approachable and pleasant. The team works quickly and professionally. Special thanks to Tuukka Korhonen, who understands customer needs very well and is proactive.’
‘Tuukka Korhonen is a real professional and carries out the assignments with diligence and has a high understanding of the market.’
‘The team works very flexibly and professionally; they also take commercial conditions into account.’
Key clients
NREP
City of Oulu
City of Jyväskylä
Slättö Förvaltning AB
Hoivatilat Oyj
Merimieseläkekassa (Seafarer’s Pension Fund)
Real estate funds managed by Elite Alfred Berg
Varte Oy
Pelican Self Storage
St1
P2X Solutions Oy
Gasgrid Finland Oy
Work highlights
- Advised the City of Oulu in a €165m sale of a significant public use property portfolio to eQ Community Properties Fund. The portfolio consists of six healthcare properties, including the city hospital, as well as two major parking facility properties.
- Advised the City of Jyväskylä on a €84m sale of a significant social infrastructure portfolio to the Nordic infrastructure investor Infranode. The portfolio consists of 13 social and healthcare service facilities and their respective plots.
- Advising Åland Island’s Regional Government regarding projects and questions related to enabling the establishment of offshore wind power and competitive tendering of use rights to sea areas in the North Sea on Åland.
Finland > TMT Tier 2
Bird & Bird‘s commercial, tech and comms department is fully integrated into the firm’s broad network of international offices, enabling it to handle a range of global mandates, especially regulatory matters regarding in particular data protection and electronic communication law. The team is engaged by numerous multinational software vendors, IT service providers as well as telecom operators and service providers. Head of the team Sakari Halonen predominantly advises clients in complex cross-border IT outsourcing transactions as well as in IT contracting in general. Riku Rauhanen advises on complex privacy and commercial law issues, while Tobias Bräutigam is another notable member of the team. In 2024, the highly regarded Pia Ek joined from Castrén & Snellman, adding notable expertise in cross-border digitisation projects and other commercial and transactional work.Practice head(s):
Sakari Halonen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Riku Rauhanen’s practical approach and understanding of our industry’s essential aspects are very helpful. His quick responses to our inquiries have made our work much more efficient. ’
‘I appreciate the knowhow and special expertise of the team in the area of data protection. Collaboration with clients is flexible and very customer friendly. High quality output that exceeds expectations.’
‘I highly recommend Sakari Halonen. Extremely knowledgeable, has an profound understanding of the regulatory landscape in Finland, never fails to deliver and is great to work with.’
‘This practice has excellent professionals on sectors we need. Their ability to create networks is fantastic. They have both local and cross boarder know how.’
‘Unique experience with the technology industry as well as with the academia which gives the team a cutting edge expertise in the practical and theoretical aspects of technology, privacy, and data economy law.’
‘Tobias Bräutigam is an example of a cutting-edge legal professional with a knack for futuristic thinking, navigating effortlessly the crossroads of legal advice, academic sense-making, and translating opportunities from renewing regulatory environment into opportunities in entrepreneurship. He leads with genuine enthusiasm towards everything to do with privacy, technological innovations, and the data economy, and yet his contribution is practical and geared towards finding the most added value from different options available.’
‘PSakari Halonen is an excellent lawyer, really gets into the thick of things. Has helped us tremendously with his knowledge and sharp eye to avoid potential pitfalls.’
‘Tobias Bräutigam has superb knowledge on data protection; calm and articulate – a great asset to the firm.’
Key clients
Sanoma Oy
Barry-Wehmiller
Posti
8-bit sheep
Capgemini Group
S-Group (SOK)
Edita Group Plc
Kofax
Tietoevry
Normet Group Oy
Work highlights
- Advised Barry-Wehmiller on setting up a strategic privacy program involving a multitude of jurisdictions.
- Assisted Sanoma Cooperation in drafting an appeal in a litigation with Traficom.
- Advised Posti Oy in an appeal to the highest administrative court in Finland. The case involved questions of EU and Finnish law interpretation.
Finland > Capital markets Tier 3
The growing capital markets practice at Bird & Bird assists clients with a broad range of capital markets and public M&A transactions. Mika Puurunen leads the team and provides clients with the full range of advice on capital markets work including IPOs, main market rights issuances, complex regulatory restructurings, and convertible note offerings. Laura Huomo has in-depth knowledge of IPOs and various types of EMTN and GMTN programmes, often with an international context. Iina-Mari Supper was promoted to partner in April 2023.Practice head(s):
Mika Puurunen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘B&B’s team is composed of unique talents whom you can trust. They always work efficiently and provide support. They are very knowledgeable and hardworking.’
‘I have particularly worked with Mika Puurunen and the team. They are very trustful, skilled and sociable. They play really well with clients. Whilst they are very successful in what they do, they are still down-to-earth and easy to approach. They explain everything very well and are patient. When needed, they always deliver.’
‘Mika Puurunen has a practical approach to matters and can solve problems effectively.’
Key clients
S-Bank Plc
Lehto Group Plc
Etteplan Oyj
Nordtreat Group Inc.
Toivo Group Plc
Work highlights
- Advised S-Bank Plc in connection with its €200m equity financing component relating to the acquisition of Handelsbanken’s Finnish private customer, asset management and investment services operations.
- Advised Lehto Group Plc in connection with its €15m senior unsecured convertible bond offering.
- Advised Etteplan in connection with its public tender offer for all the shares in public listed company Semcon AB.
Finland > EU and competition Tier 3
Bird & Bird‘s EU and competition team advises on all aspects of EU and national competition law including merger control work, cartels and anti-trust investigations, public procurement and state aid matters and competitive neutrality. The ‘highly skilled’ Katia Duncker leads the practice and excels in national and international competition and public procurement cases. Other key team members include the ‘skillful’ Petteri Metsä-Tokila and Jori Taipale, who is a ‘go-to partner in tougher negotiations’.Practice head(s):
Katia Duncker
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Excellent knowledge of substance and good practical advice based on that.’
‘Katia Duncker is a highly skilled lawyer with practical, precise and to-the-point advice. Lovely to work with. High integrity.’
‘Petteri Metsä-Tokila has excellent knowledge of competition law, customer oriented.’
‘Jori Taipale is intelligent and practical. Our go-to partner in tougher negotiations. Nice to work with.’Â
‘Practical attitude coupled with strong experience. High overall skills with regards to the subject matter. Enough resources to execute efficiently.’
‘Petteri Metsä-Tokila is skillful lawyer who is very nice to work with. He is good in working with different type of client organisations.’
Key clients
S-Pankki Oyj / S-Bank Plc
MTV Oy
Lähitaksi Oy
Vantaan Kiinnike ja Rak Oy
Eficode Oy
Work highlights
- Advised S-pankki / S-Bank Plc on the acquisition of the Finnish private customer, asset management and investment management services operations of Svenska Handelsbanken AB.
- Advising Finnish media group MTV Oy on competition law related aspects.
- Advising Lähitaksi Oy on competition law related matters.
Finland > Intellectual property Tier 3
The IP litigation department at Bird & Bird is headed up by Henri Kaikkonen, who ‘masters the legal issues relating to patents’, trade mark and unfair business practice disputes, brand protection work, and IP licensing agreements. The team frequently acts in trade mark disputes and enforcement work (areas of focus for Mikko Nurmisto), R&D and licensing issues, trade mark portfolios and disputes, as well as patent infringements. Dispute resolution group head Tom Vapaavuori is also experienced in trade secret matters.Practice head(s):
Henri Kaikkonen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team’s strengths are people, cooperation and holistic professionalism down to every detail. Appreciated for the clear justifications for every decision or proposal. In addition, it has been easy to deal with the team as they have active present proposals on how to proceed in each case.’
‘Henri Kaikkonen is quick in his responses, also thinks extensively about the business case in question and presents his thoughts in plain language.’
‘Henri Kaikkonen and Mikko Nurmisto both have very good expertise in the field of trade mark law and other IP matters. They provide the service very efficiently and know what they are doing. I can always trust that my trade mark and other IP matters are handled well everywhere.’
‘I appreciate Henri Kaikkonen’s no-fuss and straight-forward attitude.’
‘They have a very strong IP practice, especially in patent litigation.’
‘Henri Kaikkonen is an excellent communicator. He masters the legal issues relating to patents and our clients have liked how well he has been able to describe the process in a structured manner.’
‘From the firm we have utilised mainly Henri Kaikkonen’s services in IP Rights and his vast knowledge has been an invaluable support for our business especially in complex cases where the answer is not clear from the first review.’
Key clients
Warner Bros. Discovery
Monster Energy
Metso Corporation
Tempur Sealy
Glaston Corporation
Valoo Täyskuitu
Isojoen Konehalli
Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company
Holiday Club
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service
Swappie
Sulapac
Saarni Cloud
Mainframe Industries
Logmore
Lightheart Entertainment
Cyklon Nordic
Work highlights
- Acted for Finnish optic fibre company Valoo Täyskuitu in a strategically important unfair business practice dispute before the Market Court concerning the misleading marketing of 5G mobile subscriptions.
- Advising Finnish glass tempering machine manufacturer Glaston Corporation on international patent enforcement measures, including in Unified Patent Court (UPC) considerations.
- Acted for Finnish media group MTV in a strategically important copyright/competition dispute before the Market Court on the legitimacy of the music fees collected by Teosto, the Finnish copyright organisation.
Finland > Tax Tier 3
With extensive knowledge of all tax areas, the Bird & Bird tax department provides the full range of tax services to domestic and international companies, private equity funds and non-profit organisations, with a strong focus on M&A-related tax services and international tax mandates. Ville Alahuhta was promoted to the partnership in May 2023 and heads up the tax team; he is a key name for M&A-related tax questions and tax issues relating to private equity funds.Practice head(s):
Ville Alahuhta
Testimonials
‘Flexible rising team with enthusiastic individuals.’
‘Ville Alahuhta is a versatile and very talented individual and eager to develop his own practice.’
‘The practice group is led by Ville Alahuhta who leads by example. He is quick and takes the initiative where necessary.’
‘Ville Alahuhta is always quick and provides straight to-the-point advice.’
‘Bird & Bird’s Tax practice, led by Ville Alahuhta, excels in managing intricate international tax scenarios. Their tech-driven approach enhances efficiency, while their diverse team ensures a holistic solution for clients. They strike a balance between deep expertise and genuine client care, setting them distinctively apart from competitors.’
‘Ville Alahuhta is a blend of sharp intellect and genuine client commitment. He simplifies complex tax issues, anticipates challenges, and always prioritises client interests. His approachability, combined with unmatched expertise, positions him leagues ahead in the sector. Ville is truly an outstanding individual.’
Key clients
Asuntosalkku Oyj
Cyient Limited
Lehto Group
Owners of Eficode Oy
City of Jyväskylä
Holiday Club Resorts
NordTreat AS
Pinja Group Oy
Juuri Partners Oy
Coda Alternatives
Work highlights
- Advised Holiday Club Resorts Oy on a significant long-term spa and resort project in the Vierumäki area.
- Advised Finnish private equity house Juuri Partners on its investment to DAF Group, a Nordic company in charge of managing and developing the business of Subway-restaurants in Finland and Sweden.
- Advised Fortum Holding B.V. in connection with the sale of its e-mobility business Plugsurfing to Fleetcor UK Acquisition Limited.
Bird & Bird > Firm Profile
The firm:Â Bird & Bird is an international law firm, with a long-established reputation for having a rare and invaluable grasp of strategic commercial issues. The firm combines exceptional legal expertise with deep industry knowledge and refreshingly creative thinking, to help clients operating at the forefront of their industries to achieve their commercial goals.
Bird & Bird has over 1,400 lawyers and legal practitioners with broad advisory transactional and contentious capability, with a particular focus on key industry sectors. The firm has an extensive international reach with 32 offices across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, offering a seamless, cross-border service between locations and sector and practice groups.
The Helsinki office combines a firmly established full-service local practice with first-class cross-border capabilities and reach enabled by the firm’s international offices.
The firm serves both Finnish and international corporate clients in all areas of business law. It takes pride in its deep understanding of the businesses in which its clients operate. This means being fully conversant with current business, market and technical issues in addition to possessing in-depth expertise in the law and regulation of each relevant industry sector.
The Helsinki office is staffed by 121 employees, including 73 lawyers. The office is headed by Managing Partner Mikko Ahonen.
Bird & Bird stands out in the Nordic market as the only truly international firm with a strong presence in the key Nordic jurisdictions of Finland, Denmark and Sweden. Its 176Â lawyers are spread across its three Nordic offices, enabling the firm to mobilise appropriate resources to support its clients on cross-border Nordic matters.
Areas of practice: Underpinned by deep client and industry knowledge, the firm’s key sectors include:
Automotive: advising on all stages of a life cycle of a motor vehicle, from initial design, to sales and distribution, through to disposals.
Aviation, defence and security: advising on asset management and financing, civil aviation matters, including airlines, regulatory and competition issues, and defence, including PPP/PFI and product liability.
Electronics: advising clients operating in or serving the electronics industry, from R&D and component manufacturing, to technology licensing agreements.
Energy and utilities: advising large multinationals, investors, project companies and large energy consumers on electricity generation, energy trading, renewable energy, cleantech and climate change, and upstream oil and gas.
Financial services: advising global clients in the financial services sector, such as global retail and investment banks, investors and hedge funds, on transactions, regulatory issues, commercial contracts and dispute resolution.
Food and beverage: advising on a full range of areas, including branding, labelling, health claims, fair trade and patents on novel foods.
Life sciences and healthcare: advising clients in biotechnology, bioinformatics and pharmaceutical companies on licensing and drug development agreements, R&D collaboration, IP acquisitions and joint ventures.
Media and entertainment: advising clients from across the media spectrum on a wide range of issues, including exploitation across all forms of digital media, such as user-generated content exploitation.
Sports: advising national and international sports governing bodies, event organisers and sponsors on issues including exploitation of commercial rights, brand management, regulatory and disciplinary issues.
Technology and communications: advising on matters ranging from smaller innovative projects to some of the largest, most complex and ground-breaking transactions and disputes of recent years. Its team includes lawyers with a particular focus on communications, devices and components, digital tech and eCommerce, and software and services as well as a number of more specialist industries including data centres, postal and satellites.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and Finance | Jori Taipale | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6732 |
Banking and Finance | Kristiina Lehvilä | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6756 |
Capital Markets | Mika Puurunen | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6755 |
Capital Markets | Laura Huomo | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6215 |
Capital Markets | Kimmo Reina | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6766 |
Corporate | Mikko Ahonen | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6670 |
Corporate | Maria Carlsson | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6759 |
Corporate | Kimmo Reina | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6766 |
Corporate | Jori Taipale | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6732 |
Corporate | Iina-Mari Supperi | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6797 |
Commercial | Sakari Halonen | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6748 |
Data Protection | Tobias Bräutigam | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6758 |
Dispute Resolution | Tom Vapaavuori | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6725 |
Dispute Resolution | Mikko Rajala | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6750 |
Employment | Maisa Nikkola | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6730 |
Employment | Teea Kemppinen | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6754 |
Energy | Laura Huomo | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6215 |
EU & Competition | Katia Duncker | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6749 |
Insolvency | Mikko Rajala | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6750 |
Intellectual Property | Henri Kaikkonen | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6214 |
Real Estate | Jaakko Hietala | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6731 |
Tax | Ville Alahuhta | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6287 |
TMT | Kimmo Reina | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6766 |
TMT | Sakari Halonen | [email protected] | +358 9 6226 6748 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Mikko Ahonen | Mikko Ahonen is the managing partner in Bird & Bird Helsinki office.… | View Profile | |
Mr Ville Alahuhta | Partner Ville Alahuhta is Head of Tax in Helsinki, advising on domestic… | View Profile | |
Mrs Katia Duncker | As a partner in Bird & Bird’s Helsinki office and Head of… | View Profile | |
Mr Sakari Halonen | Sakari Halonen is a partner and co-head of Bird & Bird’s Nordic… | View Profile | |
Mr Jaakko Hietala | Jaakko Hietala is a partner in Bird & Bird’s Helsinki office. He… | View Profile | |
Mrs Laura Huomo | Laura Huomo is a partner in our Real Estate & Infrastructure group… | View Profile | |
Mr Henri Kaikkonen | Henri Kaikkonen is a partner in Bird & Bird’s Helsinki office and… | View Profile | |
Mrs Teea Kemppinen | Teea Kemppinen is a partner in Bird & Bird’s Helsinki office and… | View Profile | |
Mr Matti Kuokkanen | As a senior associate at Bird & Bird in Helsinki, Matti Kuokkanen… | View Profile | |
Mrs Kristiina Lehvilä | As a senior counsel and Head of Bird & Bird’s Banking and… | View Profile | |
Mrs Maisa Nikkola | Maisa Nikkola is a partner in our Helsinki office, where she is… | View Profile | |
Mr Mikko Nurmisto | As a Counsel in Bird& Bird’s Helsinki-based Intellectual Property group, Mikko Nurmisto… | View Profile | |
Mr Mika Puurunen | Mika Puurunen is a partner in Bird & Bird’s Corporate and M&A… | View Profile | |
Mr Mikko Rajala | Mikko Rajala is a partner in Bird & Bird’s Dispute Resolution group… | View Profile | |
Mr Riku Rauhanen | Riku Rauhanen is a Senior Associate in our Commercial and Privacy &… | View Profile | |
Mr Risto Sipilä | As a senior counsel in Bird & Bird’s international Dispute Resolution group… | View Profile | |
Mr Jori Taipale | Jori Taipale is a highly reputed lawyer within corporate mergers and acquisitions,… | View Profile | |
Mr Tom Vapaavuori | Tom Vapaavuori is a partner in Bird & Bird’s Helsinki office and… | View Profile |
Solicitor Profiles
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Mrs Maria Carlsson | As Head of Bird & Bird’s Corporate and M&A group in Helsinki,… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
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