Career Biography

I serve as the General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Legal at ARE Group, one of Finland’s largest technical building services companies. ARE is a Finnish family-owned business with over a century of experience in the industry. We offer comprehensive solutions and services for the entire lifecycle of properties, from initial construction and maintenance to modernization and renovation. Our focus on smart building technology ensures energy-efficient facilities for our customers and comfortable indoor conditions for end users. Our operations are divided into three business segments: Projects, Maintenance Services, and Energy and Expert Services. We employ over 3,400 professionals across 50 locations in Finland, Sweden, and the Baltics. In 2024, ARE’s revenue was approximately 485 million euros. ARE is part of the Conficap Group.

As the General Counsel, I lead ARE’s legal affairs, providing guidance on a wide range of legal matters together with my team across all our business segments, including contract negotiations, compliance, risk management, governance, dispute resolution, mergers and acquisitions, IPR and more. I am a member of our Group Management Team. In addition, I am responsible for our Whistleblowing Channel and lead our Whistleblowing Team.

Before joining ARE, I worked as an attorney-at-law at a top-tier Finnish law firm, specializing in dispute resolution with a particular focus on the construction, industrial, insurance, finance, and logistics sectors. My role involved providing pre-dispute counselling and representing clients before courts and arbitration tribunals. I have also completed court training at the District Court of Itä-Uusimaa, Vantaa office, where I served as a trainee judge for a year, resolving both criminal and civil cases. My strong background in dispute resolution has equipped me with the skillset and composure to navigate challenging situations towards sensible and successful outcomes. During my studies, I also completed a traineeship at the Office of the Chancellor of Justice of the Government of Finland. The Chancellor of Justice is the supreme guardian of the law in Finland and oversees the legality of the activities of the Government and the President of the Republic and that the authorities comply with the law and fulfil their duties.

In addition to my law degree, I hold an M.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Turku. I have also studied law and business at the University of Surrey in England. My versatile education enables me to provide comprehensive advice in various situations.

I am a hard-working, diligent, collaborative, analytical, and solution-oriented business lawyer. I always aim to offer practical and straightforward advice useful in a fast-paced business environment. I thrive on finding simple solutions to complex issues, which often requires not only legal expertise but also strategic thinking, social skills as well as the ability to grasp the overall picture and anticipate future steps. I have also been praised for my ability to create a positive atmosphere, even when addressing difficult issues. I find that Iegal aspects of a business case should not be glorified as overly complicated nor separated into an isolated component addressed only at a distinct phase or stream. Instead, they should be an integral part of business and made accessible and understandable, at least in their most relevant parts, to all stakeholders involved. Above all, I enjoy working together with our team and witnessing our team members provide top-class advice and continuously develop in their profession. When leading a team of talented lawyers, I firmly believe that by providing freedom and responsibility, along with strong support when needed, ambitious lawyers achieve excellent results, receive the best possible tools for professional growth, and genuinely enjoy their work.