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‘Kristiina Lehvilä has a good commercial awareness which enabled us to concentrate on essential terms on a financing package and she provided practical solutions into negotiations leading to quick signing and closing. Experienced professional with good negotiation skills.’

‘Maria Carlsson and her team has very strong experience in corporate transactions and gave us as a client many useful tips during negations.’

‘Maria Carlsson has a good understanding of customer preferences and needs.’

‘Competent, business-oriented and pragmatic.’

‘Maria Carlsson, Partner – excellent knowledge of M&A, business driven and customer oriented.’

‘Very experienced and competent team, covering all legal aspects needed in a strategic M&A process, including but not limited to complex competition law and filing issues.’

‘Experience from a wide variety of transactions, including support in negotiations and negotiation tactics in addition to actual legal framework.’

‘Great team/firm for mid-sized M&A projects!’

‘We have been working with Mikko Ahonen (and his team) on a number of cases. Always a pleasure to work with Mikko. Professional, experienced and pragmatic. Great match for our needs.’

‘Tom Vapaavuori genuinely wants the client to achieve the best possible result in a cost-effective way in the event of a dispute. He presents reasoned opinions and recommendations and does not sugar-coat matters. This, combined with his extensive experience and professionalism, means that the client can have real confidence in him.’

‘Jarno Sulasalmi is very easy and pleasant to work with. He is a highly professional, talented and trustworthy attorney. He does not recommend unnecessary litigation and gives a realistic view of the risks.’

‘Good commercial understanding and proactive approach.’

‘We have been working closely with Bird & Bird on several assignments. They are very easy to cooperate with, they have excellent understanding of employment law issues and manage projects in an efficient way.’

‘Teea Kemppinen provides excellent employment law advice on cross-border matters and is always available.’

‘Very professional, personal and proactive approach’

‘Capability, know-how, proactiveness and reliability. My main contact has been Teea Kemppinen.’

‘My full recommendation for Maisa Nikkola – she has an excellent ability to find a solution to complex disputes and thorough understanding of the complexities of employment law.’

‘The team is extremely collaborative.’

‘Laura Huomo is well networked and understands our business well.’

‘The team members are approachable and pleasant. The team works quickly and professionally. Special thanks to Tuukka Korhonen, who understands customer needs very well and is proactive.’

‘Tuukka Korhonen is a real professional and carries out the assignments with diligence and has a high understanding of the market.’

‘The team works very flexibly and professionally; they also take commercial conditions into account.’

‘Riku Rauhanen’s practical approach and understanding of our industry’s essential aspects are very helpful. His quick responses to our inquiries have made our work much more efficient. ’

‘I appreciate the knowhow and special expertise of the team in the area of data protection. Collaboration with clients is flexible and very customer friendly. High quality output that exceeds expectations.’

‘I highly recommend Sakari Halonen. Extremely knowledgeable, has an profound understanding of the regulatory landscape in Finland, never fails to deliver and is great to work with.’

‘This practice has excellent professionals on sectors we need. Their ability to create networks is fantastic. They have both local and cross boarder know how.’

‘Unique experience with the technology industry as well as with the academia which gives the team a cutting edge expertise in the practical and theoretical aspects of technology, privacy, and data economy law.’

‘Tobias Bräutigam is an example of a cutting-edge legal professional with a knack for futuristic thinking, navigating effortlessly the crossroads of legal advice, academic sense-making, and translating opportunities from renewing regulatory environment into opportunities in entrepreneurship. He leads with genuine enthusiasm towards everything to do with privacy, technological innovations, and the data economy, and yet his contribution is practical and geared towards finding the most added value from different options available.’

‘PSakari Halonen is an excellent lawyer, really gets into the thick of things. Has helped us tremendously with his knowledge and sharp eye to avoid potential pitfalls.’

‘Tobias Bräutigam has superb knowledge on data protection; calm and articulate – a great asset to the firm.’

‘B&B’s team is composed of unique talents whom you can trust. They always work efficiently and provide support. They are very knowledgeable and hardworking.’

‘I have particularly worked with Mika Puurunen and the team. They are very trustful, skilled and sociable. They play really well with clients. Whilst they are very successful in what they do, they are still down-to-earth and easy to approach. They explain everything very well and are patient. When needed, they always deliver.’

‘Mika Puurunen has a practical approach to matters and can solve problems effectively.’

‘Excellent knowledge of substance and good practical advice based on that.’

‘Katia Duncker is a highly skilled lawyer with practical, precise and to-the-point advice. Lovely to work with. High integrity.’

‘Petteri Metsä-Tokila has excellent knowledge of competition law, customer oriented.’

‘Jori Taipale is intelligent and practical. Our go-to partner in tougher negotiations. Nice to work with.’ 

‘Practical attitude coupled with strong experience. High overall skills with regards to the subject matter. Enough resources to execute efficiently.’

‘Petteri Metsä-Tokila is skillful lawyer who is very nice to work with. He is good in working with different type of client organisations.’

‘The team’s strengths are people, cooperation and holistic professionalism down to every detail. Appreciated for the clear justifications for every decision or proposal. In addition, it has been easy to deal with the team as they have active present proposals on how to proceed in each case.’

‘Henri Kaikkonen is quick in his responses, also thinks extensively about the business case in question and presents his thoughts in plain language.’

‘Henri Kaikkonen and Mikko Nurmisto both have very good expertise in the field of trade mark law and other IP matters. They provide the service very efficiently and know what they are doing. I can always trust that my trade mark and other IP matters are handled well everywhere.’

‘I appreciate Henri Kaikkonen’s no-fuss and straight-forward attitude.’

‘They have a very strong IP practice, especially in patent litigation.’

‘Henri Kaikkonen is an excellent communicator. He masters the legal issues relating to patents and our clients have liked how well he has been able to describe the process in a structured manner.’

‘From the firm we have utilised mainly Henri Kaikkonen’s services in IP Rights and his vast knowledge has been an invaluable support for our business especially in complex cases where the answer is not clear from the first review.’

‘Flexible rising team with enthusiastic individuals.’

‘Ville Alahuhta is a versatile and very talented individual and eager to develop his own practice.’

‘The practice group is led by Ville Alahuhta who leads by example. He is quick and takes the initiative where necessary.’

‘Ville Alahuhta is always quick and provides straight to-the-point advice.’

‘Bird & Bird’s Tax practice, led by Ville Alahuhta, excels in managing intricate international tax scenarios. Their tech-driven approach enhances efficiency, while their diverse team ensures a holistic solution for clients. They strike a balance between deep expertise and genuine client care, setting them distinctively apart from competitors.’

‘Ville Alahuhta is a blend of sharp intellect and genuine client commitment. He simplifies complex tax issues, anticipates challenges, and always prioritises client interests. His approachability, combined with unmatched expertise, positions him leagues ahead in the sector. Ville is truly an outstanding individual.’