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Lexia Attorneys Ltd Offices
LONNROTINKATU 11
00120 HELSINKI
Finland
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Lexia Attorneys Ltd > The Legal 500 Rankings
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.
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Testimonials
‘We’ve been very happy with our relationship with Lexia. Their quality-price ratio is excellent, and it’s a pleasure to work with their partners and counsels.‘
‘We’ve mainly worked with Lexia’s partner Susanna Sariola. She has in-depth experience e.g. with complex tech contracts and her previous in-house background has turned out to be very helpful in many cases. She is a skilful negotiator and provides timely responses – it is always a pleasure to work with her.‘
Key clients
LähiTapiola General
Mutual Insurance Company
Etsimo Healthcare Oy
Kamux Corporation
HMD Global Ltd
Magic Add Oy
Aiforia Technologies Oy
GetJenny Oy
Zora Bioscience Oy
Aito Media Oy
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.
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‘Down-to-earth approach- Quick answers and very easily approachable.‘
‘Team is compact and all members are capable lawyers. Team has good understanding all around labour law in Finland. Excellent in litigation.‘
‘We are always happy with the content of legal documents drafted by Lexia. They are excellent in formulating answers and finding solutions and new point of views. This applies to all of the Lexia people we have worked with.‘
‘Tomi Korpiola is a good all around labour lawyer. Good experienced lawyer, does what he promises efficiently and is not afraid to say if client is acting against their own best interest.
Key clients
MTV Oy
AVARN Security Oy
Attendo Oy
Kotipizza Group Oyj
Invalidiliiton Asumispalvelut Oy
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.
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Testimonials
‘Flexible, innovative, pays great attention to customer needs.’
Key clients
Finnish Ministry of the Environment
Fira Oy
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.
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Testimonials
‘Excellent compliance-as-a-service business model to outsource and support compliance functions.’
‘Experienced team with wide knowledge and willingness to understand customers’ business goals.‘
Key clients
Fennia Group / Fennia Asset Management
Nokas CMC Oy
Tessin Nordic AB
Dahabshiil Money Transfer and Exchange Oy
PYN Fund Management Ltd.
Armada Mezzanine Capital Ltd.
United Bankers Plc; UB Rahoitus Oy
AXA Partners
Fortegra Europe Insurance Co Ltd
Bittisiirto Oy
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.
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Key clients
PlayRaven Oy
Cinia Oy
Hartela-yhtiöt Oy
RemoteA Oy
Three Plus Group Oy
Suomen Hoivatilat Oyj
Plastone Oy
Mekalasi Oy
Headstar Oy
EcoOnline AS
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.
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Testimonials
‘Down-to-earth approach. Quick answers and very easily approachable.‘
‘Talented and committed lawyers.‘
‘They are excellent in formulating answers and finding solutions and new point of views.‘
Key clients
Destia Oy
IF Insurance Company
Attendo
Terveyspalvelut Oy
Rooho Oy and Polartum Oy
Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa (HUS)
The Finnish Patient Insurance Centre
Netplaza Oy
ILP-Group Logistics Oy
Sputnik Oy
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.
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Key clients
Sony Music Entertainment Finland Oy
Myontec Oy
Kotipizza Group
Varjo Technologies Oy
Axopar Boats Ltd. /Axopar Holdings Oy
TBWAHelsinki
Sputnik Oy
HMD Global Oy
Aito Media Ltd.
Premix Oy
Zora Bioscience Oy
Minimani Group
Action Stadium
Lexia Attorneys Ltd > Firm Profile
Lexia Attorneys is an independent full-service law firm and the fastest growing attorney-at-law offices in Finland offering expertise in domestic and international business law. Founded in 2007 with its roots in 1996, we want to do things differently than other law firms and to be genuinely proactive and customer-oriented legal partner.
Pro & relaxed
We combine legal excellence with a positive service attitude through our 70+ experts offering comprehensive business law services. We create value for our clients and we bring them peace of mind. We aim to have the most satisfied clients and employees in the legal field.
Cultivating client value
We foster our clients’ business success and cultivate value with our business-driven and proactive legal services. We explore our clients’ expectations and customize our services accordingly. In addition to traditional project-specific services, we also offer a continuous, planned and proactive service concept.
Our continuous service maximizes the success of your business. In addition to legal assistance, we invest in the client relationship by offering a sparring partner to develop your business. We go beyond assisting you with the needs you have identified, we also recommend actions to help you proactively manage risks and realize opportunities.
Member of the Finnish Bar Association
Our attorneys are members of the Finnish Bar Association. Attorney activities in Finland are regulated by the Advocates Act, the Finnish Bar Association By-Laws, and professional and ethical standards of the legal profession.
In Finland, the professional title “attorney-at-law” may be used only by members of the Bar Association, and the activities of attorneys and legal firms are monitored by the Association.
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. There are more than 7,500 lawyers in the alliance. Only one member from each country can belong to the alliance, and Lexia is the Finnish representative in Meritas. Additionally, we are a member of the Trans European Law Firms Alliance (TELFA).
Ethical business principles guide our activities
Our activities are based on ethical ways of operating and good governance. Lexia’s Code of Conduct is our guiding principle and it also creates the foundation for our collaboration with our stakeholders. Our financial reporting complies with prevailing laws and standards.
In line with the Finnish Bar Association’s regulations, we do not support money laundering or the financing of terrorism in any way whatsoever. We comply with the Code of Conduct and require identification from all our clients. In ambiguous situations, we will not take on the assignment.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| IPR, Marketing law, Data protection, Start-ups, Technology, media and gaming | Markus Myhrberg | markus.myhrberg@lexia.fi | +358 40 505 5343 |
| ICT and technology | Sami Rintala | sami.rintala@lexia.fi | +358 50 487 2031 |
| Finance and insurance, Fintech, Complience, Healthcare and life sciences | Olli Kiuru | olli.kiuru@lexia.fi | +358 40 7168 020 |
| Dispute Resolution, Insolvency & Restructuring | Kenneth Svartström | kenneth.svartstrom@lexia.fi | +358 50 336 0082 |
| CEO, M&A | Samuli Koskela | samuli.koskela@lexia.fi | +358 40 5888 323 |
| Insolvency and turnaround management | Jari Maaranen | jari.maaranen@lexia.fi | +358 400 531 956 |
| Corporate advisory | Saara Ryhtä | saara.ryhta@lexia.fi | +358 40 642 9740 |
| Labour law | Tomi Korpiola | tomi.korpiola@lexia.fi | +358 50 593 4511 |
| Real estate and housing,Construction and environment | Arto Kaikkonen | arto.kaikkonen@lexia.fi | +358 400 408 309 |
| Dispute Resolution, Corporate Responsibility, Environmental and Occupational Security Offenses, Agency Agreements and Private Clients, Consumer Protection Matters | Peter Jaari | peter.jaari@lexia.fi | +358 50 308 4125 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Frans Bergman QC | Associate | View Profile |
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Katja Flittner QC | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Anna Hietala QC | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Carita Hulma QC | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Hanna Huttunen QC | Counsel | View Profile |
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Anna Huuskonen | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Peter Jaari QC | Partner, Attorney at Law (trained on the bench) | View Profile |
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Perttu Kaikkonen | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Arto Kaikkonen QC | Partner, Attorney at Law | View Profile |
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Saku Knuuti | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Tomi Korpiola QC | Partner, Attorney at Law | View Profile |
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Samuli Koskela QC | CEO, Partner | View Profile |
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Olli Kotila QC | Counsel, Attorney at Law | View Profile |
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Jaana Koukkari QC | Counsel, Attorney at Law. | View Profile |
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Ville Kukkonen QC | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Samuli Lehtonen QC | Associate | View Profile |
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Annika Luhtanen QC | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Ella Mäkiniemi | Associate | View Profile |
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Jari Maaranen QC | Counsel | View Profile |
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Markus Myhrberg QC | Partner, Attorney at Law (trained on the bench) | View Profile |
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Katriina Myllymäki QC | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Kimmo Oila QC | Partner | View Profile |
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Mikko Räsänen QC | Partner, Chairman of the Board | View Profile |
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Janne Röytiö QC | Partner | View Profile |
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Saara Ryhtä QC | Partner | View Profile |
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Susanna Sariola QC | Partner | View Profile |
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Riikka Simola QC | Associate | View Profile |
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Maria Storey | Associate | View Profile |
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Kenneth Svartström QC | Counsel | View Profile |
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Tomi Tanskanen QC | Senior Associate | View Profile |
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Juuso Turtiainen QC | Associate | View Profile |
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Ville Välimaa | Associate | View Profile |
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Jorma Yli-Jaakkola | Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 38Languages
English Finnish French German Russian SwedishMemberships
TELFA (Trans European Law Firm Alliance) MeritasOther
Other offices : TurkuClient 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.