Dottir Attorneys Ltd. > Helsinki, Finland > Firm Profile
Dottir Attorneys Ltd. Offices
Pohjoisesplanadi 35 Aa
FI-00100
Helsinki
Finland
Dottir Attorneys Ltd. > The Legal 500 Rankings
Finland > Employment Tier 2
Demonstrating experience in employment matters involving technology and platform economy corporates, as well as growth companies, Dottir Attorneys Ltd.’s employment department assists with daily HR operations as well as employment disputes. Team head Samuel Kääriäinen specialises in employment litigation and negotiations; while Antti Rajamäki, who is ‘highly recommended’, advises on a broad range of employment matters, including restructurings, terminations, and terms of employment.Practice head(s):
Samuel Kääriäinen
Other key lawyers:
Antti Rajamäki; Juha Rönkä
Testimonials
‘Dottir stands out for its unwavering commitment to client satisfaction and exceptional legal expertise. Attorney Antti Rajamäki is particularly noteworthy for his ability to simplify complex legal issues, making them accessible for informed decision-making.’
‘I have had the pleasure of working with Antti Rajamäki, and I can wholeheartedly recommend him. Antti is a top-notch expert and an incredibly pleasant collaborator. He fearlessly proposes various approaches and explains their advantages, risks and drawbacks with clarity. Antti’s communication skills are excellent, and he is a reliable and efficient professional.’
‘Team is excellent at providing business-oriented and actionable advice. As a client, you always get senior attention and your questions are not delegated to more junior practitioners.’
‘Juha Rönkä (counsel) is excellent at adjusting his advice based on what he knows you expect as a client. For questions where the client has more appetite for risk, he’ll give the appropriate advice off the bat without resorting to “safe” answers.’
‘The team is strong with many strong individuals and has a wide clientele especially in Finnish growth companies. By far the best bang for the buck in town!’
‘Samuel Kääriäinen manages to impress his clients again and again with his deep understanding of the local employment laws and practices and with his strategic approach and soft skills. He’s regarded as one of the leading individuals in his field.’
‘Antti Rajamäki fights hard for his clients, is a tough negotiator and has the kind of no-nonsense approach that you need in a growth company. Highly recommended practitioner.’
‘Juha Rönkä and his team provide a sense of empowerment and education for clients to enable them to execute strategies on the ground.’
Key clients
Vincit Plc
Freska Finland Ltd
Eltel Networks Ltd
Finnair Plc
Aller Media Ltd
Lassila & Tikanoja Group
Bolt.Works Ltd
Littler
Work highlights
- Advised listed software company Vincit Oyj on its merger with another listed software company Bilot Oyj.
- Successfully represented Lassila & Tikanoja Oyj in several litigation procedures relating to termination of employment and cooperation consultations.
- Advised Freska on its daily employment matters.
Finland > TMT Tier 2
Handling a wide range of matters, from IT outsourcing, procurement and deliveries, to tech disputes, data privacy and data governance assignments, the team at Dottir Attorneys Ltd. is has a strong track record of work on tech and entertainment assignments across several industries. ‘Excellent’ co-head Daniel Stranius leads on outsourcing, procurements, data privacy and data security matters, while ‘talented, pragmatic and versatile’ co-head Otto Lindholm covers data protection and other regulatory enforcement proceedings. Jaakko Lindgren and Johanna Rantanen are other key members of the team.Practice head(s):
Daniel Stranius; Otto Lindholm
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Dottir Attorneys is a modern and agile business law firm. They have a deep understanding of the technology industry and are very business-oriented. We have been very pleased with their services, especially on ICT agreements, data privacy and IPR matters.’
‘Daniel Stranius is an easily approachable person, very pragmatic and ready to rock when needed. Daniel has excellent knowledge of IT and technology law matters. We can easily trust complex ICT agreements, data privacy and protection matters to him. Daniel is an easy guy to get along with and we believe that trustful atmosphere leads generally to great results.’
‘Otto Lindholm is a very talented, pragmatic and versatile lawyer with excellent knowledge of technology, data protection and IT related matters. He is result-oriented and above all, a joy to work with.
‘One of the best TMT teams in Finland.’
‘Daniel Stranius is excellent.’
‘Jaakko Lingren is versatile and very knowledgeable.’
‘The industry knowledge combined with a certain relaxed attitude in communication creates a sense of “I got this” that I can trust. Daniel Stranius has been a great help.’
‘Daniel Stranius has a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape, combined with an intuitive grasp of client needs, which sets him distinctly apart from competitors. Daniel’s meticulous attention to detail, paired with his unwavering commitment to excellence, ensures that clients receive nothing short of the best.’
Key clients
YIT Oyj
Kojamo Oyj
Lindström Oy
Kemijoki Oy
Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV)
Sitra
The Social Insurance Institution of Finland (KELA)
Witted Megacorp Oyj
Equilibrium Group Oy
Länsimetro Oy
Work highlights
- Advised YIT in their IT outsourcing, resulting in a strategic partnership with Tech Mahindra in which a significant part of YIT’s IT services will be harmonized and consolidated to one dedicated supplier.
- Acted as the sole legal counsel for Lindström in the IT outsourcing where Lindström outsourced its End-User Services, IT Infra Services and Application and Maintenance Services.
- Advised DVV in several assignments and projects, including the Finnish Digital Identity Reform project. The Digital Identity Reform project seeks to develop a new and secure mobile application which allows individuals to prove their identity in various in-person and online services provided by public and private actors. The work included advice focused on data protection matters as well as data protection impact assessments.
Finland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Dottir Attorneys Ltd.‘s corporate and M&A practice handles private and public M&A, equity investments and IPOs, covering all stages of the deal from strategy and due diligence to contract negotiations and regulatory filings. The department also advises clients on day-to-day corporate administrations and has additional experience in technology transactions. Head of the team Juha Nurminen advises clients on various types of transactions involving private and public M&A, private equity issues and capital markets elements.Practice head(s):
Juha Nurminen
Other key lawyers:
Johanna Rantanen; Jaakko Lindgren
Testimonials
‘Excellent negotiation skills, and ability to resolve tough situations. Prompt responses to requests and great support for clients.’
‘Johanna Rantanen is phenomenal and excellent in any negotiations. She’s an excellent negotiator who wants to find solutions and can bring them about in a very polite manner to any culture.’
‘Dottir goes above and beyond. Their corporate and M&A advisory practice gets things done, giving more in-depth and personal advice, and running the whole show. Their way of collaborating and negotiating on behalf of the customer is the best.’
‘Jaakko Lindgren, the founding partner of Dottir, is the person who knows what excellence means. He has the skills to get deals over the line.’
‘Pragmatic team, strong on M&A and tech. Great delivery.’
Key clients
Shareholders of Huhtala Logistics Oy
Toyrock Group
Fixably Oy
Jolt Capital
Maki.vc
Endeit Capital
Shareholder of Walker & Handson
Newil&Bau Oy
Voland Partners
Upright Oy
Hyperion Robotics Oy
Rentle Oy
Tracegrow Oy
Ruokaboksi Oy
World Fund
Happeo Oy
Solnet Green Energy Oy
Hoiwa Oy
Cronvall Oy
Work highlights
- Advised the shareholders of Huhtala Logistics Oy on a transaction in which Huhtala Logistics and Peura-Trans Oy merged, and Finnish investment company Lease Deal Group acquired a minority stake in the new group.
- Advised Jolt Capital, Helen Ventures, and other investors on the €85m growth funding of Virta.
- Advised Vincit Plc, as a sole legal adviser, on its merger with Bilot Plc.
Finland > Intellectual property Tier 4
Dottir Attorneys Ltd.‘s IP department assists growing Finnish start-ups as well as well-known Finnish companies operating in the design, technology, and entertainment fields. The team is led by IT and technology specialist Daniel Stranius following the departure of Rasheka Scott in early 2024. Johanna Rantanen emphasises technology and media-related matters.Practice head(s):
Daniel Stranius
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Dottir Attorneys is a modern and agile business law firm. The team has a deep understanding of the technology industry and is very business-oriented. We have been very pleased with their services, especially on ICT agreements, data privacy, and IPR matters.’
Key clients
Billebeino Clothing and Accessories Oy
Elenia Oy
Minna Parikka Shoes Oy
Nordic Urban Oy
Startup Foundation sr (Slush, Junction)
Sulapac Oy
TrueMed Oy
Woodly Oy
Witted Megacorp
Solar Foods
Work highlights
- Advising Nordic Urban Oy on its intellectual property and contractual matters.
- Assisting Sulapac with all legal matters, especially in the fields of trade mark registration, design protection and IP disputes.
- Assisting TrueMed Oy with all legal matters, especially its intellectual property matters and managing its trade mark portfolio.
Finland > Banking and finance
Dottir Attorneys Ltd. > Firm Profile
Dottir is a multi-practice law firm on the pulse of change. We create legal solutions that help our bold clients to move the world forward. Dottir was founded in 2016 and has since grown rapidly, now having a team of 40+ full-time employees.
We have experience in assisting both fast-moving start-up and growth companies as well as traditional established corporations. Our six focus areas are tech and intellectual property, corporate and M&A, litigation and arbitration, employment, banking & finance and energy & environment.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Tech and Intellectual Property | Daniel Stranius | [email protected] | |
Corporate and M&A | Juha Nurminen | [email protected] | |
Litigation & Arbitration | Tuuli Timonen | [email protected] | |
Employment | Samuel Kääriäinen | [email protected] | |
Banking & Finance | Mariella Både-Landell | [email protected] | |
Energy & Environment | Iikka Väänänen | [email protected] |
Meet The Team(s)
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Ms Mariella Både-Landell | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Niko Johansson | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Samuel Kääriäinen | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Jaakko Lindgren | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Otto Lindholm | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Juha Nurminen | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Jukka Pello | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Antti Rajamäki | Counsel | View Profile | |
Ms Johanna Rantanen | Managing Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Kyösti Siltala | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Daniel Stranius | Partner | View Profile |