Chambers Europe 2026 – Leading lawyers in Finland

DLA Piper teams in Helsinki have again earned rankings in the prestigious Chambers Europe Guide in Finland across Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Restructuring/Insolvency, and TMT, reflecting continued client trust and strong market recognition. Clients praise our teams for combining deep legal expertise with strong commercial understanding, delivering pragmatic and timely advice with a hands-on, solution-driven approach.

We are especially pleased to see our TMT practice ranked this year, highlighting the strength and momentum of our technology, media, and telecommunications offering in Finland. We also continue to be recognised across our core transactional and disputes practices, with ongoing recognition in Corporate/M&A and Restructuring/Insolvency, as well as continued rankings in Banking & Finance, Dispute Resolution, and Real Estate.

The Chambers Europe results are based on independent research, including matter submissions, client feedback, and interviews with market sources. We thank our clients for their valuable input and continued confidence over the review period.

Selected quotes from the Chambers Europe Guide 2026:
 

Banking & Finance:

"The team has a strong general commercial understanding and overall picture of the project, expectations and timetable."

"DLA Piper Finland has experienced team leaders and a sufficiently sized team with a can-do attitude."

"DLA Piper advises both lenders and borrowers on domestic and multi-jurisdictional banking and finance mandates, utilising its expansive international network. The law firm acts on a wide range of acquisition, real estate, project and ship finance transactions. The lawyers also assist with regulatory topics.”

Corporate/M&A:

"The lawyers stand out for their quality and timeliness."

"The firm has a business-oriented approach, finding practical solutions."

"The team takes a very pragmatic, non-theoretical approach, focusing on the main value levers."

"Salla Tuominen heads the corporate department at DLA Piper Finland. She advises on a variety of transactions including strategic growth investments and funding rounds. She regularly handles transactions involving the technology sector.”

"We really appreciate her [Salla Tuominen] great commitment and value her time and advice. She is a great adviser."

"Salla [Tuominen] is very intelligent, quick to take a position and immediately responds to give her view."

"Matti [Ylä-Mononen] is a very skilled lawyer with a very business-focused mindset. He is very good at understanding our business and what matters."

"Matti [Ylä-Mononen] is good at case handling and project management."

"Ilkka [Liljeroos] is able to focus on commercially important matters. He has a good, relaxed style of taking things firmly forward."

"Ilkka [Liljeroos] is able to combine the quality of the end-product with an easy-going and down-to-earth approach which is appreciated by all parties involved in a transaction process."

"DLA Piper's corporate and M&A department acts on a wide array of transactions. Its lawyers have experience advising private equity houses and investment funds, and often handle mandates pertaining to the TMT sector. Clients benefit from the law firm's cross-border capabilities.”

Dispute Resolution:

"The lawyers' expertise and commitment is very valuable."

"The lawyers act in a timely manner and respond fast."

"Detail and process-wise he [John-Henrik Spåre] has tremendous knowledge, and he is able to assist with the strategies and different approaches."

"John-Henrik Spåre demonstrates outstanding performance."

“DLA Piper has an acclaimed dispute resolution practice advising on complex multi-jurisdictional disputes, with clients benefiting from the law firm's international network. The department handles commercial disputes and criminal proceedings, and is visible in the international arbitration field. The law firm's wide-ranging sector coverage includes real estate, banking, financial services and transport.”

Real Estate:

"The team works efficiently, focusing on what is essential and demonstrating a strong understanding of the likelihood and scope of potential risks. They do not overwork matters."

"The department distinguishes itself through a combination of deep legal expertise and strong commercial acumen. The team provides advice that is both technically sound and commercially pragmatic."

"Department head Mikko Larvala acts for both domestic and international clients on a broad range of real estate projects. He frequently represents investors and developers in deals involving commercial and residential properties, including development and conversion projects."

"Mikko [Larvala] brings a rare legal and business perspective and always acts with his clients’ best interests in mind. That level of trust and understanding adds real value."

"DLA Piper's Finnish real estate team advises on single-asset and portfolio transactions involving a variety of asset types, including office, industrial and residential properties. It also assists with construction matters. The international law firm acts for domestic and foreign asset managers, investors and banks."

Restructuring/Insolvency:

"DLA Piper has a strong and skilled team. It handles things swiftly and efficiently."

"DLA Piper offers extensive expertise across multiple areas, highly efficient teams and strong communication."

"Nina [Aganimov] has extensive experience in all insolvency-related sectors."

"Nina Aganimov is very experienced, and clear and confident in making decisions."

"Nina Aganimov is head of restructuring at the law firm. She is often appointed as administrator in restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings, as well as advising creditors."

"The up-and-coming Tiina Onkamo impresses with her growing restructuring and insolvency practice. She regularly acts as administrator for bankruptcy estates."

"Tiina Onkamo is very efficient."

"International law firm DLA Piper has an established restructuring and insolvency practice in Helsinki. Its practitioners regularly act as administrators on restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings. The department also advises creditors and assists with out-of-court restructurings."

TMT:

"They are strong negotiators."

"The lawyers at DLA Piper demonstrate expertise, initiative and a solution-driven approach, as well as customer understanding and a hands-on attitude."

"He [Sami Rintala] brings a high level of sophistication to matters, with deep expertise and well-structured solutions, while also demonstrating a strong commercial awareness."

"Sami Rintala is a great lawyer who is experienced, skilled and creative."

"Sami Rintala regularly handles IT procurement, outsourcing and licensing agreements. He has experience advising clients on SaaS models in addition to AI-related topics, cloud management, data transfers and cybersecurity."

"DLA Piper has noteworthy expertise in ICT outsourcing and procurement mandates, often assisting clients with SaaS agreements. The team regularly advises on licensing agreements and demonstrates additional capabilities in cloud services. Its lawyers have knowledge in AI, cybersecurity and data protection matters, including data transfers."

EU and Competition:

"Satu-Anneli Kauranen of DLA Piper assists clients with obtaining competition law approval for proposed mergers. She also advises on competition law compliance, including in relation to distribution strategies and possible monopolies. She has further experience in state aid mandates and cartel investigations."

"Satu-Anneli Kauranen is a distinguished professional with a hands-on approach and a strong ability to understand diverse business structures and dynamics."