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‘Riku Rauhanen is consistently available to provide advice and support and is quick to understand the nature of any situation. He takes a genuine interest in our needs and is committed to delivering practical solutions.’

‘Great team always delivering on time.’

‘Sakari Halonen is our main contact, who is always on top of the latest trends within our sector. He can always come up with proactive advice with his clear understanding of the IT sector.’

‘The skills, experience and knowledge shown by Sakari Halonen were exceptional. The advice was always presented in a friendly, readily understandable manner and with a key focus on strategic considerations. Sakari was incredibly helpful and enabled us to achieve a very satisfactory outcome.’

‘Bird & Bird’s TMT practice in Helsinki has been a reliable partner when we needed legal opinions or other assignments. In particular, the ease in communication and the insightful, punctual manner in which the team grasps the issue at stake and provides legal advice deserve compliments.’

‘Tobias Bräutigam and Riku Rauhanen have been valuable advisers for us in their solid understanding of specific features.’

‘Sakari Halonen was an outstanding help and invaluable asset. He alone enabled us to pull through the negotiations.’

‘What sets this practice apart is the perfect combination of speed, quality, and cost efficiency. The team delivered the projects on time and within budget without compromising excellence. A standout is Iina-Mari Supperi, whose professionalism and collaboration make working together a true pleasure. Clients can expect seamless communication, innovative solutions, and a commitment to client satisfaction across multiple jurisdictions (if needed). Whether leveraging new technologies, fostering diversity, or streamlining processes, the team’s strengths lie in their adaptability and dedication to delivering outstanding results.’

‘Iina-Mari Supperi truly stood out due to her exceptional blend of expertise, dedication, and interpersonal skills, and it is simply a pleasure working with her. Unlike many in the industry, she goes beyond expectations, ensuring that the project runs smoothly and efficiently. What sets her apart is her ability to combine technical knowledge with a genuine passion for legal matters and client success. Her proactive communication, attention to detail, and collaborative approach have been invaluable, and she continually delivered high-quality outcomes while fostering a positive working environment.’

‘Team is organised. They stand at the side of the client. Immediately respond to the client with tactical solutions and advice. Especially Maria Carlsson. Maria is good at communication and informing client of the situation, and at solving problems in order for the client to feel relaxed to make a good decision.’

‘Fast, reliable, insightful, and global team building.’

‘B&B understands the needs of the customer well and starts to deliver solutions. They are lawyers who solve problems instead of bringing up problems.’

‘All the individuals I have worked with are brilliant and top-notch lawyers. They deliver what is needed and keep to the timelines. All the individuals are also nice to work with as people.’

‘Very high level of expertise in the relevant areas. They propose hands-on and practical solutions to complex problems.’

‘Jori Taipale: Very experienced in the relevant subject matters, good negotiator, easy to work with.’

‘Ville Kivistö is an excellent proactive dispute resolution lawyer.’

‘The individual with whom I have worked is Tom Vapaavuori. He has an excellent substantial understanding of this area of law. In addition, he is a well-recognised litigator.’

‘Tom Vapaavuori and his team possess a rare combination of legal, business, and technology expertise.’

‘It’s uncommon to come across attorneys with in-depth expertise in law, business, and technology, but Tom Vapaavuori and his team possess this unique combination.’

‘Tom Vapaavuori stands out for his expertise. Ville Kivistö is highly skilled in criminal court proceedings.’

‘Service is fast, customer-centric and professional.’

‘We have been working mainly with Teea Kemppinen and Jussi Herrainsilta. Jussi and Teea can give clear advice and look a couple of steps forward. They are proactive, friendly and extremely professional.’

‘I mainly work with Jussi Herrainsilta. His advice is excellent and very pragmatic. He has a genuine interest in understanding the business environment of the company and provides the right kind of practical advice. He is easy to approach and communicates in a way that is understandable to the business colleagues. He is also proactive with following up on matters and sharing information on the latest developments and practices on the market.’

‘Jussi Herrainsilta is an outstanding expert.’

‘The exceptionally diverse and dedicated team of professionals with superb expertise and knowledge on everything. The practice is also very hands-on, precise and provides to-the-point analyses. The team is very capable of identifying the business critical things and providing prompt counselling that is relevant to the business.’

‘The team is flexible and easy to collaborate with. Very approachable.’

‘Mikko Rajala is very competent and easy to work with.’

‘Bird & Bird’s practice stands out for its proactive approach to our needs. The team’s deep industry knowledge and strong relationships with EU regulators enable effective strategies. Their innovative approach, including advanced technology integration, ensures optimal outcomes.’

‘Katia Duncker is a fantastic lawyer who is well aware of our needs. She provides carefully considered and pragmatic advice and drafts superbly. She respects deadlines and delivers work with exceptional quality.’

‘Team with excellent expertise in competition law, and also a good understanding of business and practical solutions.’

‘Katia Duncker and Petteri Metsä-Tokila have good expertise in competition law, a good understanding of business and the ability for practical solutions. Easy to approach.’

‘Insightful advice combined with solid and robust experience from difficult situations while being easy to reach and talk to.’

‘The team has strong expertise and good international reach.’

‘Henri Kaikkonen manages the matters very efficiently.’

‘Very professional, high quality, fast performance.’

‘Fast to react and deliver. Easy access and availability.’

‘Growing and a forward-looking team led by very energetic Ville Alahuhta.’

‘Ville Alahuhta is always willing to go the extra mile and prove that he is worth the trust.’

‘They have a strong team, led by Ville Alahuhta, who can cover a wide range of tax issues.’

‘We mainly work with Ville Alahuhta, who is very responsive and provides practical solutions. We have also worked with Matias Vikström, who specialises in VAT and has in-depth knowledge of VAT.’

‘Very dynamic, knowledgeable and always available.’

‘Ville Alahuhta leads a rising team in the Finnish tax market. Solid performer, hard-working and always available.’

‘Ville Alahuhta: manages the team with efficiency and provides practical advice in a nutshell, also in complex issues. Further, Ville understands commercial and other issues of the matter at hand.’

‘Bird & Bird’s Tax practice in Helsinki stands out for its deep expertise in domestic and international tax law. Their pragmatic approach, paired with a deep understanding of the client’s business objectives, positions them as a top choice for navigating sophisticated tax issues. The team has introduced efficiencies through clear, client-oriented communication and is noted for its collaboration across disciplines and jurisdictions.’