Firm Profile > Lexia Attorneys Ltd > Helsinki, Finland

TMT Tier 2

The practice at Lexia Attorneys Ltd has notable experience acting for start-ups and also counts Finnair, LähiTapiola and GetJenny as clients. The practice also has a long-standing relationship with Varjo and regularly advises it on its technology, IP and IT contracts. Privacy and media specialist Markus Myhrberg jointly leads the practice with newly promoted partner and 'skilful negotiator' Susanna Sariola. Sami Rintala joined DLA Piper in mid-2019.

Employment Tier 3

Lexia Attorneys Ltd is a key name in the market for day-to-day employment matters and restructuring issues, expanding on the group's primary strength in employment litigation. Recent mandates encompass wrongful termination and transfer of business disputes, workplace environment issues and harassment proceedings. The team's litigation strength attracts a variety of clients including media companies, real estate investors and security services providers. The practice is led by Tomi Korpiola, who is an employment specialist who regularly acts for corporate clients.

Real estate and construction Tier 3

Led by Arto Kaikkonen and Samuli Koskela, the practice at Lexia Attorneys Ltd handles contentious and non-contentious real estate and construction matters for a roster of construction companies, real estate owners, contractors and financiers. While the group has notable strength in traditional transactional and development work, it also has significant experience in real estate and construction disputes. Other work includes providing day-to-day advice to real estate companies and constructors including assisting with due diligence work and construction agreements; the team also advised Fira on the creation of a group building agreement for residential accommodation.

Banking and finance Tier 4

Lexia Attorneys Ltd specialises in advising lenders, particularly credit institutions, on regulatory matters, licensing issues and restructuring mandates. The group's client roster encompasses several notable international companies including Fennia Group, Axa and Armada Mezzanine Capital. Practice head Olli Kiuru is well-regarded for his knowledge of financial regulations and corporate advisory matters.

Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4

Led by Mikko Räsänen and Samuli Koskela, Lexia Attorneys Ltd assists clients with day-to-day corporate advisory work and also advises on M&A transactions. The team is active in transactional work and recently acted on a number of deals in the technology and healthcare industries, where it primarily acts for businesses and investment funds on the sell-side of matters.

Dispute resolution Tier 4

The practice at Lexia Attorneys Ltd works closely with industry specialists in the wider firm to provide expert advice on healthcare, insurance and construction disputes. Kenneth Svartström leads the practice with Leena Kujansuu-Tikkanen; both represent clients in general, administrative and market court proceedings. Svartström's recent work includes representing Rohoo and Polartum in a precedent-setting dispute against a co-operative society regarding the legality of a share issuance and the clients' dismissal from the society.

Intellectual property Tier 4

Led by experienced IP lawyer Markus Myhrberg, Lexia Attorneys Ltd advises clients on the full spectrum of IP matters including licensing agreements, strategy work and IP protection issues; the team also represents clients in copyright and trade mark disputes. Notable international clients include Sony and Aito Media.

Client Testimonials

CLIENT: Clas Palmberg

COMPANY/FIRM: Oy Woikoski Ab

TESTIMONIAL: Our growing and internationalizing business requires juridical partner who provides exceptional business law expertise and the ability to deliver innovative and comprehensive solutions to the needs of each business area in our company.

CLIENT: Jani Muhonen

COMPANY/FIRM: Evolta Oy

TESTIMONIAL: Lexia produces business law as a continuous service for Evolta. Lexia has been able to combine the in-depth knowledge of digitalization and construction law with innovative service design and customer-oriented attitude.

CLIENT: Timo Niemi

COMPANY/FIRM: Autoalan Keskusliitto (Finnish Central Organisation for Motor Trades and Repairs)

TESTIMONIAL: Lexia’s help desk serves hundreds of car dealers in Finland. The service plays brilliantly, and we are very pleased with Lexia’s ability to advise our member companies with high quality and speed.

Diversity

Lexia is highly committed in creating an environment where all our employees feel valued and included. Our goal is to promote an inspiring working environment where people can be who they are, succeed in their roles and learn new areas of interests.

We include our employees in decision making, to build a culture where our talented professionals see they have the power to influence and that their opinions truly matter to us.

International Capabilities

Client-first approach

Client-first approach is applied throughout Lexia’s services. Lexia’s mission is to provide top legal solutions which also generate measurable economic advantages and added value for the clients.

International networks at your disposal

International collaboration networks ensure that assignments are carried out efficiently and reliably regardless of country. Our partners are recognized players with impeccable reputations in business law.

We are a member of the Meritas Law Firms Worldwide alliance. The alliance of independent, full-service law firms operates in 241 global market areas and has 182 offices around the world. Additionally, we are a member of the Trans European Law Firms Alliance (TELFA).

Business-driven solutions

The core of Lexia consists of strong legal professionalism combined with understanding the goals and strategies of the client’s business.

Lexia is committed to constantly updating its industry expertise and business intelligence to be able to provide industry specific best practices.