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Procopé & Hornborg Offices
ETELÄESPLANADI 18
PO BOX 1077
00101 HELSINKI
Finland
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Procopé & Hornborg > The Legal 500 Rankings
Finland > Maritime and transport Tier 1
Procopé & Hornborg‘s international trade and transport team includes lawyers with deep industry knowledge and extensive experience in maritime, transport and insurance matters, particularly contentious mandates. Ulla von Weissenberg leads the practice and has extensive experience in advising on insurance issues and international trade work including trade compliance matters and sanctions, with notable knowledge of the logistics industry; she also frequently acts in complex cross-border disputes. Counsel Turo Sumu, who leads the firm's insurance practice, advises domestic and international clients on regulatory and complex contentious matters, with particular expertise in carriage loss claims, logistics work and sales contracts as well as advising on insurance regulations and disputes.Practice head(s):
Ulla von Weissenberg
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is highly knowledgeable and always up-to-date with the latest developments of the law. Still the way of handling of matters is down to earth – hands on approach.’
‘I would like to mention a partner, Ulla von Weissenberg, with whom it is always a pleasure to work with due to her ability to quickly see what is relevant in the case. Ulla is an easy-going person and honest in a way that if she does not see good prospects of success, she tells that to the client.’
‘Very reactive and efficient team. Probably the best one in the maritime sector in Finland.’
‘Ulla von Weissenberg : Ulla is a very experienced maritime lawyer with deep knowledge of maritime law. She is easy to work with and understands well the objectives of the legal advice requested, both from a legal and pragmatic point of view.’
‘Turo Sumu : Turo knows maritime law perfectly and handles cases with incredible attention to all details that can make a difference to the outcome!’
‘Ulla von Weissenberg is the firm’s biggest asset in the maritime and transport practice.’
‘Ulla von Weissenberg is an exceptionally talented and down to earth lawyer. She has solid legal knowledge but even more extremely wide reaching experience on the business and politics side of the maritime sector. She is widely connected and just a super person to work with.’
‘Solid knowledge and long term co-operation.’
Finland > Employment Tier 3
Procopé & Hornborg‘s employment team has experience advising clients across the spectrum of employment matters including drafting agreements, handling cooperation negotiations and assisting with terminations of employment, along with advising on cross-border restructurings. Asta Siponen specialises in contentious employment work, representing clients in complex contract disputes and public procurement matters. Tomi Haapman, who leads the employment and benefits team, is noted for his extensive knowledge of collective agreements and labour market practices, as well as privacy and data protection work.Practice head(s):
Tomi Haapman
Other key lawyers:
Asta Siponen; Sonja Heinonen
Testimonials
‘The person I have been working with understands our topics very well and I find him professional. He is also very flexible in his way of working and I can count that he comes back to me with needed details/support as agreed and on time.’
‘Strong lawyers who are able to provide pragmatic commercial advice.’
‘Professional team with high skills in their respective areas’.
‘Professional, always give quick response and are interested to solve our issues.’
‘Individual, proactive approach. They are not limiting themselves to saying “it’s impossible” but they actively looking for solutions in order to “make it possible”. This is crucial while cooperating in international projects where different regulations from different countries should be simultaneously assessed.’
‘Positive approach and openness. While working with lawyers from other countries it is important that they do not simply deliver position but clearly explain the local approach. This makes them close to the client.’
‘The professionalism of the employment lawyers working in the office is outstanding. They bring to the table a precise, detailed, yet informative and easily digestible product.’
Finland > EU and competition Tier 3
Procopé & Hornborg’s competition team consists of experts skilled in matters related to the automotive, energy, retail, media and infrastructure sectors. The firm advises companies and public entities on all aspects of competition law spanning national and EU merger control issues, cartel investigations, dominant position assessments, information exchanges, joint ventures, antitrust audits, damages actions and compliance programs. Lotta Uusitalo specialises in assisting clients with merger control work and cartel investigations, while Asta Siponen regularly handles state aid matters and public procurement processes; the pair jointly lead the practice.Practice head(s):
Lotta Uusitalo; Asta Siponen
Testimonials
‘Strong expertise, professionalism, customer focused mindset.’
‘Whereas many firms have profound expertise, Procopé’s team is particularly approachable and hands-on, and very pragmatic. The team is among the bigger ones by Finnish standards. The team members always seem to like to work with each other and collaborate seamlessly.’
‘The individuals I work with are highly pragmatic, very approachable and responsive. Lotta Uusitalo is in particular someone I would commend, and I would be the first to approach her any time again when Finland is involved.’
‘Very good and efficient cooperation. The team were fast to respond and everything went smoothly.’
Finland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Procopé & Hornborg’s corporate, commercial and M&A practice fields experienced professionals who assist clients in domestic, international and cross-border M&A transactions. Petri Kyllönen is the head of the team and is specialised in M&A and private equity deals, while Ismo Hentula has broad experience in assisting domestic and international clients with regulatory matters across various industries including the energy sector. Pia Tanskanen has broad experience in evaluating, negotiating and executing both domestic and international transactions.Practice head(s):
Petri Kyllönen; Pia Tanskanen; Ismo Hentula
Testimonials
‘Focus on the best outcome for the client. They feel that the client really comes first.’
‘Client commitment and availability. Petri Kyllönen and Pia Tanskanen have extensive experience in M&A in Europe. There are no negative surprises along the way with them. All angles have been identified and analysed beforehand.’
‘Professional team who provide commercial, prompt and pragmatic advice.’
‘Ismo Hentula is an very experienced and trusted adviser. He is able to provide not just sound legal advice, but also valuable commercial input.’
‘Professional team with very good knowledge in different fields. Interested in the client and client issues.’
‘Positive attitude, real interested in our matters.’
‘Collaboration. Partner involvement.’
‘Petri Kyllönen. Excellent skills and knowledge combined with a pragmatic approach.’
Key clients
Ensto Group
EPV Energy Ltd
Etteplan Oyj
Etteplan Finland Oy
Firstbeat Technologies Ltd
Gold Fields Limited
Haltija Group Oy
Indutrade Oy
Pohjolan Voima Oyj
Viafin Service Oyj
Nepton Group Oy
Likeit Solutions Oy
Vahanen yhtiöt
Sponsor Fund IV
Sievi Capital Oyj
Axel Johnsson International/AxFlow Group
Sponsor Capital Oy
KLINGER Holding GmbH /KLINGER Group
Work highlights
- Advised Vahanen Group’s management and its shareholders on the sale of the entire share capital of Vahanen International Oy to AFRY.
- Advised Ensto Invest Oy on the sale of Ensto Building Systems Oy together with all the EBS group companies to Legrand France S.A.
- Advised funds managed by Sponsor Capital Oy on the sale of CompAid Group Oy, including its subsidiary Haltija Group Oy, to Berner Oy.
Finland > Dispute resolution Tier 4
Procopé & Hornborg focuses on litigation and arbitration proceedings, and the teams handle large and complex antitrust, intellectual property, maritime and insurance claims. Asta Siponen has experience in assignments relating to contract law, tort and other liabilities and competition law, and has also represented clients in complex contract disputes. Ulla von Weissenberg specialises in domestic and international arbitration and is often involved in complex cross-border disputes. Turo Sumu and Joel Nurmi are noted for their experience in various areas including liability disputes and commercial claims.Practice head(s):
Asta Siponen; Ulla von Weissenberg
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Strong expertise in dispute resolution and always customer focused mindset. Fast and quality service.’
‘Strong expertise, professionalism, pleasant to work with.’
‘They master legal issues, but stand out from others with their talent in wording. The language they use is efficient and fluent.’
‘Ulla von Weissenberg is excellent.’
‘Small but effective team, solid performance and easy to work with.’
Procopé & Hornborg > Firm Profile
Procopé & Hornborg Attorneys Ltd is a business law firm with decades of experience in delivering legal services. We seek long-standing, partnering relationships with clients. We deepen and develop our knowledge of the industry with a view to providing the best solutions to our clients’ legal needs.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate Advisory, Energy | Ismo Hentula | ismo.hentula@procope.fi | +358 40 8338 002 |
M&A | Petri Kyllönen | petri.kyllonen@procope.fi | +358 40 0757 732 |
Dispute Resolution | Asta Siponen | asta.siponen@procope.fi | +358 50 0407 446 |
Data Protection & Technology | Anna Liinamaa | anna.liinamaa@procope.fi | +358 40 7292 979 |
Competition & Procurement | Lotta Uusitalo | lotta.uusitalo@procope.fi | +358 40 8338 008 |
Finance | Jouko Markkanen | jouko.markkanen@procope.fi | +358 40 8441 613 |
Private Wealth | Harriet Rydberg | harriet.rydberg@procope.fi | +358 50 5544 565 |
M&A | Pia Tanskanen | pia.tanskanen@procope.fi | +358 50 3143 143 |
Employment | Tomi Haapman | tomi.haapman@procope.fi | +358 40 0494 495 |
Shipping & Logistics | Ulla von Weissenberg | ulla.weissenberg@procope.fi | +358 40 8205 732 |
Insurance | Turo Sumu | turo.sumu@procope.fi | +358 40 5089 008 |
Meet The Team(s)
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Ms Katariina Aarnio | Counsel and Attorney at Law Katariina Aarnio specializes in family law and… | View Profile | |
Ms Kira Ebeling | Counsel Kira Ebeling specialises in family law and inheritance law. She also… | View Profile | |
Mr Tomi Haapman | Counsel Tomi Haapman is specialised in employment law, employee benefits and collective… | View Profile | |
Ms Sonja Heinonen | Associate Sonja Heinonen specializes in data protection and corporate advisory. She advises… | View Profile | |
Mr Ismo Hentula | Partner Ismo Hentula specialises in corporate law, contract law, M&A and private… | View Profile | |
Ms Iida Kangaspeska | Associate Iida Kangaspeska specialises in mergers and acquisitions. | View Profile | |
Mr Sami Koponen | Associate Sami specializes in dispute resolution and general contract and corporate law.… | View Profile | |
Mr Lauri Koskenniemi | Associate Lauri Koskenniemi specialises in mergers and acquisitions. | View Profile | |
Mr Petri Kyllönen | Partner Petri Kyllönen is specialised in mergers & acquisitions, private equity, contract… | View Profile | |
Ms Saga Lamminsivu | Associate Saga Lamminsivu advises clients in the areas of corporate advisory and… | View Profile | |
Ms Anna Liinamaa | Counsel Anna Liinamaa specialises in data protection and privacy law. Her main… | View Profile | |
Mr Jouko Markkanen | Counsel Jouko Markkanen practices primarily in the areas of banking and finance… | View Profile | |
Ms Sara Mehtomaa | Associate Sara Mehtomaa specializes in family and inheritance law. She assists our… | View Profile | |
Mr Joel Nurmi | Associate Joel Nurmi specializes in dispute resolution, as well as in general… | View Profile | |
Ms Harriet Rydberg | Partner Harriet Rydberg specialises in family law, inheritance law and tax law,… | View Profile | |
Ms Olivia Salonen | Associate Olivia Salonen advises our clients in the areas of dispute resolution… | View Profile | |
Ms Elli Seeskorpi | Associate Elli specializes in family and inheritance law. She assists our clients… | View Profile | |
Ms Asta Siponen | Partner Asta Siponen is spesialized in contract law, real estate and contruction matters, environmental… | View Profile | |
Mr Turo Sumu | Counsel Turo Sumu advises on transport law, insurance and international trade related… | View Profile | |
Ms Pia Tanskanen | Managing Partner Pia Tanskanen is specialised in in mergers & acquisitions, private… | View Profile | |
Ms Lotta Uusitalo | Partner Lotta Uusitalo specializes in competition law and assists clients in preparing… | View Profile | |
Ms Ulla von Weissenberg | Partner Ulla on Weissenberg is the head of Procopé & Hornborg’s Shipping… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 18Languages
English Finnish French German Russian SwedishMemberships
Lawyers Associated WorldwideInternational Capabilities
The firm
Procopé & Hornborg has been well-known for being the provider of a wide spectrum of legal services for number of major Finnish stock listed and private companies and international companies as well as local authorities. The firm’s lawyers have extensive experience in handling large and complex matters across a range of business sectors in different countries. They regularly assist clients in organising activities all around Europe, such as in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, and Switzerland. They also have wide experience in handling cross-border disputes and international arbitration.
The team
Procopé & Hornborg’s team is made up of different individuals with international backgrounds. The team has the ability to provide services in a wide range of different languages, for example:
- Finnish
- English
- Swedish
- German
- French
The Network
In international arrangements, the team already has a global network of partners ready. The firm is part of an extensive global network, Lawyers Associated Worldwide, that enables international mandates to be handled effectively. In addition, some of the firm’s lawyers are actively involved at the International Bar Association on the officer level, well as some other international business networks.
Notable Cases
1. Procopé & Hornborg acted as the Legal Advisor to Firstbeat Technologies Oy and its shareholders on the divestment of the Consumer Licensing Business unit Firstbeat Analytics Oy to Garmin Ltd Group.
Firstbeat Analytics is a leader in the market of physiological analytics and metrics for wearable products. Firstbeat Technologies Oy shall continue its operations through its Professional Sports and Wellness businesses, providing tools for the physiological assessment of performance for professional athletes as well as for enhancing wellbeing in workplaces.
2. Procopé & Hornborg advised Likeit Group Oy and Nepton Group Oy and their Management in the merger into Likeit Nepton Group Oy and investment by Sponsor Capital Funds.
Likeit provides SaaS and financial administration services for the labour-intensive sectors. Nepton is the most recommended work time management SaaS service in Finland.
The completed transaction with Sponsor Funds belongs to the long-term strategy of Likeit Nepton Group to grow into a large HR services company with an ever growing, strong and valued position in the business sector in question. After the combination, over 110,000 people utilizes the services of Likeit Nepton Group Oy in Finland and Northern Europe, and the company has over 700 customers in different business sectors.
3. Procopé & Hornborg acted as the legal advisor, together with Accura Advokatpartnerselskab as the local legal advisor, to Etteplan in its acquisition of TekPartner A/S, a Danish engineering and IT company specialised in electronics and software. In line with its growth strategy Etteplan intends to expand its business in the Nordics. With this strategic acquisition, the company opened up operations in a new country, Denmark.
4. Procopé & Hornborg acted as the legal advisor to Etteplan in the outsourcing of part of Kalmar’s, which is part of Cargotec, crane engineering operations in China and the transfer of approximately 70 Kalmar’s engineering employees to Etteplan.
With the planned long-term agreement Kalmar aims to improve the efficiency of its crane engineering operations in China by ensuring scalability and cost competitiveness. The deal is among the largest outsourcing agreements in Etteplan’s history and also marks the opening of Etteplan’s ninth office in China.
5. Procopé & Hornborg advised Indutrade on its acquisition of Pistesarjat Oy. Pistesarjat offers heating and frost protection cable systems, fire-resistant cable systems and data cable systems for global leading suppliers and customers in Finland.
Procopé & Hornborg advised Indutrade during the negotiation process, supported Indutrade to include Pistesarjat Oy in its portfolio and thereby enabling Pistesarjat Oy’s future steps.
Diversity
Procopé & Hornborg provides a work community where people have opportunities to learn, thrive and achieve their full potential regardless of their age, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
The firm has long traditions of equality between women and men and has more women in the office than average in the industry, and the firm pays equal salary to those in the same position regardless of gender.
The age distribution of the staff is extremely wide, and we have experts from different age groups. In addition, the firm puts a lot of value on developing young professionals. Our staff speaks several native languages, and it is considered a valuable feature for the whole firm.
We are committed to provide a diverse and equal workplace for our employees regardless of their background. We genuinely believe that diversity is a strength that we should cherish and value.
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