Our focus is to offer our clients the best possible legal services and we have organized our services into separate fields of proficiency. The lawyers of different fields of expertise are in close co-operation and constantly improve their special know-how.
Partner, Attorney at Law, Trained on the Bench
tel. +358 40 900 4934
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Kauppiaskatu 5, 20100 Turku
Mr. Hakala has acted as legal counsel in numerous property portfolio transactions, real estate and realty transactions and real estate development projects. Mr. Hakala also practices in cases related to zoning and land use. Further areas of Mr. Hakala’s practice include corporate contract law and business reorganization cases.
Mr. Hakala has practiced law since 1997 and he became a Partner of the Firm in 2000.
Languages:
Finnish, English
HANNU HAKALA
Partner, Attorney at Law
Turku
Partner, Attorney at Law, LL.M., Trained on the Bench, Head of Helsinki Office
tel. +358 50 68 451
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Korkeavuorenkatu 30, 00130 Helsinki
Mr. Holmberg joined Astrea in 2018 and became a Partner in 2020. Mr. Holmberg acts as the Head of the Helsinki Office.
Prior to joining Astrea Mr. Holmberg has gained over 20 years of experience in various positions in the finance sector, including corporate finance, real estate structuring, SME Bonds and capital market transactions. In addition, Mr. Holmberg was Partner in a global audit and consulting firm for 6 years responsible for Restructuring Services within the Transaction Services practice in Finland and the Nordic.
Languages:
Finnish, English
KIM HOLMBERG
Partner, Attorney at Law, LL.M.,
Head of Helsinki Office
Helsinki
Partner, Attorney at Law
tel. +358 40 822 6791
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Kauppiaskatu 5, 20100 Turku
Mr. Ari Horsti's field of expertise includes especially civil proceedings and preceding settlements of disputes.
Mr. Horsti has practised law since 2011.
Languages:
Finnish, English
ARI HORSTI
Partner, Attorney at Law
Turku
Partner, Attorney at Law
tel. +358 50 543 5610
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Korkeavuorenkatu 30, 00130 Helsinki
Prior to joining Astrea in 2018 Lassi Koto acted as Legal Counsel / Senior Manager in a global audit and consulting firm in Helsinki and Stockholm for 10 years. Before this Mr. Koto worked in a Helsinki based law firm specializing in insolvency law.
Mr. Koto serves Finnish and international clients primarily in the fields of transactions and restructurings as well as corporate and contract law. He became a Partner of Astrea in 2020.
Languages:
Finnish, English, Swedish
LASSI KOTO
Partner, Attorney at Law
Helsinki
Partner, Attorney at Law, Trained on the Bench, CEO, Managing Director
tel. +358 40 900 4003
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Kauppiaskatu 5, 20100 Turku
He is experienced in resolving commercial disputes through litigation and arbitration with a particular experience in redemption disputes. Mr. Kuusisto also acts as an arbitrator.
Mr. Kuusisto has practiced law since 1997 and became a Partner of the Firm in 2001. He serves also on the Board of Directors of Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd and acts as CEO, Managing Director of Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd.
Languages:
Finnish, English, Swedish
KALLE KUUSISTO
Partner, Attorney at Law,
CEO, Managing Director
Turku
Senior Partner, Attorney at Law, Trained on the Bench
tel. +358 40 583 8043
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Saaristonkatu 22, 90100 Oulu
Mr. Leikas has extensive experience in the juridical and financial processes related to business operations. He has served on the Board of Directors in several Finnish and foreign companies. In the field of business law Mr. Leikas has developed an In-House Lawyer service where an attorney of the Firm may work full time in the client’s premises or merely on a day-to-day basis when needed.
Mr. Leikas has also organized and executed numerous demanding and extensive legal proceedings.
During his career Mr. Leikas has practiced comprehensively in various fields of law. Since 1995 he has concentrated his practice mainly in business law and in litigation of business disputes. In 2001 Mr. Leikas became a Partner of the Firm.
Languages:
Finnish, English
Eerik Leikas
Senior Partner, Attorney at Law
Oulu
Partner, Attorney at Law, Trained on the Bench
tel. +358 40 706 1080
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Kauppiaskatu 5, 20100 Turku
In addition he manages civil proceedings.
Mr. Pekkala has joined Astrea in 2004 and became a Partner in 2012.
Languages:
Finnish, English, Swedish
Ari Pekkala
Partner, Attorney at Law
Turku
Partner, Attorney at Law, Trained on the Bench
tel. +358 40 900 4001
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Kauppiaskatu 5, 20100 Turku
He has acted as legal counsel and advisor for both domestic and foreign companies in national and international contracts, corporate reorganization matters and competition law. Mr. Ståhlberg also practices in insolvency law (bankruptcy and reorganization).
Mr. Ståhlberg has practiced law since 2001 and became a partner of Astrea in 2010.
Languages:
Swedish, Finnish, English
SAMUEL STÅHLBERG
Partner, Attorney at Law
Turku
Senior Partner, Attorney at Law, Trained on the Bench
tel. +358 40 900 4000
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Kauppiaskatu 5, 20100 Turku
He concentrates his practice in business law and during his career Mr. Sumentola has acted as attorney in numerous demanding cases, including transactions and arrangements relating to corporate and property law, international and domestic contract law cases and extensive proceedings in court as well as in arbitration. Mr. Sumentola serves as legal counsel in several companies ranging from large, publicly listed companies to small and midsized family businesses.
Languages:
Finnish, English
Juha Sumentola
Senior Partner, Attorney at Law
Turku
Attorney at Law
tel. +358 40 538 5678
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Korkeavuorenkatu 30, 00130 Helsinki
Prior to joining Astrea, Victor Fagerlund acted as Senior Legal Counsel at an international financial institution. Before this, Mr. Fagerlund practiced law at a leading Helsinki based law firm. Mr. Fagerlund has also previously worked at a Finnish pension insurance company.
Mr. Fagerlund has advised both domestic and foreign companies in national and international M&A, contractual matters, corporate finance and capital markets transactions. Mr. Fagerlund also advises clients in their investments in private investment funds (e.g. private equity and venture capital funds).
Mr. Fagerlund joined Astrea in 2023.
Languages:
Swedish, Finnish, English
VICTOR FAGERLUND
Attorney at Law
Helsinki
LL.M.
tel. +358 40 849 7980
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Kauppiaskatu 5, 20100 Turku
HEINI HERRALA
LL.M.
Turku
Attorney at Law
tel. +358 40 090 2036
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Kauppiaskatu 5, 20100 Turku
Carita Hulma has experience in civil proceedings and preceding settlements of disputes.
Mrs. Hulma has practised law since 2013.
Languages:
Finnish, English
CARITA HULMA
Attorney at Law
Turku
LL.M.
tel. +358 50 406 0001
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Kauppiaskatu 5, 20100 Turku
Mr. Kummala's field of practice includes also both corporate and real estate cases as well as housing companies law cases.
Mr. Tuomas Kummala joined Astrea first time in 2015. He then worked in the enforcement office for a while and returned to Astrea in the spring of 2019.
Languages:
Finnish, English
TUOMAS KUMMALA
LL.M.
Turku
LL.M.
tel. +358 40 508 5323
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Saaristonkatu 22, 90100 Oulu
Ms. Luttinen joined Astrea in 2010.
Languages:
Finnish, English, Swedish
EMMA LUTTINEN
LL.M.
Oulu
LL.M.
+358 50 327 9229
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Kauppiaskatu 5, 20100 Turku
LILLI LÄHTEENMÄKI
LL.M.
Turku
Of Counsel
Professor of Financial Law, LL.D., Trained on the Bench
tel. +358 400 440 139
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Kauppiaskatu 5, 20100 Turku
JAAKKO OSSA
Of Counsel
Professor of Financial Law, LL.D.
Turku
Attorney at Law, LL.M., Trained on the Bench
tel. +358 45 670 1347
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Kauppiaskatu 5, 20100 Turku
She also practices in cases related to public procurement. Mrs. Pakarinen joined Astrea in 2010.
Languages:
Finnish, English, Swedish
EVA PAKARINEN
Attorney at Law, LL.M.
Turku
Attorney at Law, LL.M., Trained on the Bench
tel. +358 40 506 5956
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Kauppiaskatu 5, 20100 Turku
He has acted as legal counsel and advisor for e.g. spin-off technology companies in contractual and other arrangements in Finland and abroad. Mr. Setälä also manages civil proceedings.
Prior to joining Astrea in 2005 Mr. Setälä has worked as an in house counsel in the field of shipping industry in Turku and practiced law in Helsinki.
Languages:
Finnish, English, Swedish
ARI SETÄLÄ
Attorney at Law, LL.M.
Turku
LL.M.
tel. +358 50 404 1052
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Saaristonkatu 22, 90100 Oulu
Languages:
Finnish, English
JULIA VÄNTTI
LL.M.
Oulu
Trainee
Tel. +358 40 352 0773
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Saaristonkatu 22, 90100 Oulu
EERIK AHPONEN
Trainee
Oulu
Trainee
tel. +358 2 273 0200
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Kauppiaskatu 5, 20100 Turku
NIKO KAKKURI
Trainee
Turku
Legal Secretary
tel. +358 2 273 0241
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Kauppiaskatu 5, 20100 Turku
RITA LEHTIMAA
Legal Secretary
Turku
Legal Secretary
tel. +358 2 273 0227
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Kauppiaskatu 5, 20100 Turku
KIRSI NIEMINEN
Legal Secretary
Turku
Trainee
Astrea Attorneys at Law Ltd, Korkeavuorenkatu 30, 00130 Helsinki
URHO SAARINEN
Trainee
Helsinki