Pietari Gröhn
Counsel, US
Tel. +1 415 439 0225
pietari.grohn@dottirlaw.com
731 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
Cal. Bar # 256188
Pietari is a corporate attorney qualified to practice law in California, USA. He represents startup and expansion stage companies, as well as investors and acquirers, in corporate matters from formation, to venture financings, commercial agreements, international expansion and exits.
Expertise
- Company and subsidiary formations
- Equity and debt financings
- US expansion, representative office, foreign subsidiary, flip
- Founder matters
- Investor representation
- Acquisitions for both target and acquirer
- Commercial contracts and licensing
- Full US legal services (litigation, IP, immigration, tax)
Education and qualifications
- JD, Cornell Law School
- MPA, Cornell Institute of Public Affairs
- BS - Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, College of Human Ecology
- Admitted to the bar, California, US
Languages
Tuomas Honkinen
Partner
tel. +358 40 760 1565
tuomas.honkinen@dottirlaw.com
Telakkakatu 6, R24, 3rd floor, FI-00150, Helsinki
Tuomas advises clients on private equity and venture capital investments as well as mergers and acquisitions. He has been involved in a variety of domestic and cross-border transactions acting for private equity sponsors and industrial clients, including startup and expansion stage companies. Tuomas also advises clients on various ownership and equity structuring as well as general corporate law matters.
Before Dottir, Tuomas worked several years in a major Finnish law firm as a transaction lawyer.
Expertise
- M&A
- Private equity
- Venture capital and startups
- Ownership and equity structuring
- Fund formation
- Corporate law
- Contract law
Education and qualifications
- LLM, University of Turku
- B.Sc.(Econ.), University of Turku
- Admitted to the Finnish bar
Languages
Antti Innanen
Partner
tel. +358 45 603 8602
antti.innanen@dottirlaw.com
Telakkakatu 6, R24, 3rd floor, FI-00150, Helsinki
Antti advises clients on questions related to intellectual property and brands, as well as on complex data protection and cyber security related matters.
Before Dottir, Antti worked in a major Finnish law firm as a lawyer, working closely with some of the largest brands in Finland.
Antti worked for over three years in the European Trademark Office (OHIM), in Alicante, Spain. Antti has extensive experience in the field of trademarks and branding, especially with international brand protection.
Antti has also worked as a Legal Counsel for the National Communication Security Authority (NCSA-FI) and the Computer Emergency Response Team (FICORA) (CERT-FI). These organizations have now merged into the National Cyber Security Centre.
Antti is the co-author of two books:
Internet Law (Internetoikeus, published by Edita 2009 and 2012, together with Jarkko Saarimäki)
Brand Protection (Brändin Suoja, published by Edita 2014, together with the Legal Counsel of Rovio, Jukka Jäske)
Expertise
- IP, trademarks and branding
- Data protection
- Information law and cyber security regulation
- E-commerce and Internet law
- Advertising, marketing and promotions Law
- New media and technology law
- Contract law
- Startups
Education and qualifications
- LLM, University of Turku
- Admitted to the Finnish bar
Languages
- Finnish
- English
- Swedish
- Spanish
- Dutch
Paula Kivelä
Office Manager
tel. +358 40 523 6851
paula.kivela@dottirlaw.com
Telakkakatu 6, R24, 3rd floor, FI-00150, Helsinki
Paula is the Office Manager of Dottir. Paula organises and coordinates all administrative activities and office procedures of Dottir.
Paula has previously worked at Nokia Corporation and Microsoft Mobile as an Executive Assistant. Paula brings her long expertise from bigger companies to Dottir and ensures the smooth running of our office.
Education and qualifications
- Helsinki Secretarial College
Languages
- Finnish
- English
- Swedish
- French
- German
Anna Kuusi
Counsel
tel. +358 50 521 5890
anna.kuusi@dottirlaw.com
Telakkakatu 6, R24, 3rd floor, FI-00150, Helsinki
Anna advises clients on corporate and contractual matters, intellectual property and dispute resolution, with particular focus on sectors involving culture, media and arts.
Before Dottir, Anna worked as a lawyer in another Finnish law firm, where she was part of the firm’s dispute resolution practice, acting as a counsel in civil litigation and arbitration.
Anna also works as a Lawyer in the Artists’ Association of Finland.
Expertise
- Contracts and liability
- Corporate and company law
- Law of organizations
- Copyright and intellectual property
- Dispute resolution
- Culture, media and arts
- Start-ups
Education and qualifications
- LLM, University of Helsinki
- Libera Universitá degli Studi Sociali Guido Carlo (LUISS), Rome
- Trained on the bench at the District Court of Helsinki
Languages
- Finnish
- English
- French
- Italian
- Swedish
Jaakko Lindgren
Partner
tel. +358 400 958 755
jaakko.lindgren@dottirlaw.com
Telakkakatu 6, R24, 3rd floor, FI-00150, Helsinki
Jaakko assists clients in technology law acting for both technology users and suppliers in the private and public sector. He regularly advises domestic and international companies on a broad range of technology law matters such as IT outsourcing, procurement and delivery of business-critical IT systems and services, software and IP licensing, e-commerce, data protection and telecommunications regulatory matters. He has had a leading advisory role in multiple technology-driven M&A transactions and in venture capital investments in technology companies. Jaakko has also been acting as a member of the board of several growth companies.
Jaakko is the Chairman of the Finnish IT Law Association and a frequently requested chairman and speaker at various technology law seminars.
Prior to Dottir, Jaakko worked as a legal counsel at the Finnish multinational IT corporation Tieto and as an attorney at a major law firm in Finland.
Expertise
- Outsourcing
- Technology law
- M&A
- Venture Capital and Startups
- Data protection and cyber security regulation
- Social media
- Commercial contracts
Education and qualifications
- LLM, University of Helsinki
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Mykolas Romeris University
- Admitted to the Finnish bar
Languages
Jukka Pello
Partner
tel. +358 50 330 3307
jukka.pello@dottirlaw.com
Telakkakatu 6, R24, 3rd floor, FI-00150, Helsinki
Jukka specializes in contracts and litigation with particular focus on the ICT and media sectors.
He assists domestic and international technology vendors as well as customers acquiring technology products and services. He also regularly advises on technology intensive public procurement engagements and M&A transactions.
Jukka is an experienced litigator with a strong track record in court mediation proceedings and out-of-court settlements.
Before Dottir, Jukka has worked for his own business law boutique as well as for a major Finnish law firm. He has also gained experience as a Trainee Judge at Helsinki District Court and as a secondee at one of the world's largest consulting, technology and outsourcing companies.
Expertise
- Technology and Outsourcing
- Commercial litigation
- Commercial Contracts
- Corporate and M&A
- Public Procurement
- E-commerce and Consumer Protection
- IP and Data Protection
Education and qualifications
- LLM, University of Helsinki
- Trained on the bench at the District Court of Helsinki
- Admitted to the Finnish bar
Languages
Johanna Rantanen
Partner
tel. +358 50 385 0632
johanna.rantanen@dottirlaw.com
Telakkakatu 6, R24, 3rd floor, FI-00150, Helsinki
Johanna has several years of experience in assisting companies of all sizes in various technology and media related legal matters, ranging from commercial contracts and regulatory advice to transactions and corporate law questions.
Johanna's practice is focused on technology and intellectual property as well as media and data protection law, covering for example technology procurement and supply and IP acquisitions and licensing arrangements. Johanna has particularly extensive knowledge of copyright law and regularly lectures on the subject.
Before Dottir, Johanna worked in the Technology, Media & Telecommunications and M&A & Private Equity practices of one of Finland's major law firms. Johanna has also worked as a secondee at the Finnish advertising technology company Kiosked.
Expertise
- Copyright
- Commercial agreements
- Information technology procurement and supply
- Rights acquisition and licensing
- Film and television production
- Startups
- Consumer protection and e-commerce
- Data protection
- Media and telecommunication regulation
- Corporate law
Education and qualifications
- LLM, University of Helsinki
- University of Sheffield, UK (exchange period)
- Admitted to the Finnish bar
Languages
Tobias Salomon
Rechtsanwalt, Germany
tel. +49 30 609 69 720
fax +49 30 609 69 721
tobias.salomon@dottirlaw.de
Gormannstraße 14, D-10119 Berlin
Tobias manages the Berlin Office and his core areas of practice are commercial and corporate law as well as M&A. He frequently consults startups, business angels and investors and a particular focus of his is on Finnish-German and German-US legal relations. Tobias is the Chairman of the Finnish-German Trade Guild in Berlin.
Expertise
- Business formation
- Structuring round financing
- Shareholder's and investment agreements
- Employee involvement programs
- Bilingual general terms and conditions
- Dispute resolution and litigation
Education and qualifications
- Freie Universität Berlin
- University of Helsinki
- Admitted to the German Bar
Languages
- German
- Finnish
- English
- French
Kyösti Siltala
Counsel
tel. +358 50 385 2039
kyosti.siltala@dottirlaw.com
Telakkakatu 6, R24, 3rd floor, FI-00150, Helsinki
Kyösti advises clients on corporate law, M&A, intellectual property rights and commercial agreements.
Kyösti has over 24 years of experience in working as an in-house counsel for both public and private equity global corporations, including Valmet, MacGregor, Uponor and Dynea. Kyösti has negotiated and executed more than 100 M&A transactions, on all 6 continents.
Before Dottir, Kyösti acted as General Counsel for Dynea Corporation.
Kyösti was the Chairman of the Finnish Industrial Lawyers' Association from 2006 to 2010.
Expertise
- Commercial contracts
- Corporate secretary services
- Company law & M&A
- Intellectual property
Education and qualifications
- LLM, Helsinki University
- MA, University of Sussex (UK)
- Trained on the bench at the District Courts of Korsholma and Kauhava
Languages
Tio Tikka
Associate
tel. +358 40 735 6510
tio.tikka@dottirlaw.com
Telakkakatu 6, R24, 3rd floor, FI-00150, Helsinki
Tio assists clients mainly with questions related to intellectual property and brands.
Tio is also an entrepreneur at a medium-size HORECA-corporation.
In addition to his Finnish LL.M degree, Tio has studied law at the University of Stockholm, Sweden and at the Higher School of Economics in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Education and qualifications
- LLM, University of Helsinki
- University of Stockholm
- Higher School of Economics St. Petersburg
Languages
- Finnish
- English
- Swedish
- Russian
Edgar Tirado
Esq. / Counsel, US
Tel. +1 619 913 9441
edgar.tirado@dottirlaw.com
17998 Aguamiel Rd., San Diego, CA 94107
Cal. Bar # 254956
Edgar is a corporate attorney qualified to practice law in California, USA. He represents public and private companies in corporate and commercial matters ranging from M&A representation of acquirers and sellers in technology, entertainment and medical sectors to venture and debt financings, as well as commercial, joint venture and IP agreements.
Expertise
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Equity and debt financings
- US expansion, representative office, foreign subsidiary, flip
- Founder matters
- Investor representation
- Representation of both targets and acquirers in M&A matters
- Commercial contracts and licensing
- Full US legal services (litigation, IP, immigration, tax)
Education and qualifications
- JD, University of Illinois College of Law
- BS – Chemical Engineering, Kansas State University
- Admitted to the bar, California, US
Languages
Antti Toponen
Associate
tel. +358 50 342 4261
antti.toponen@dottirlaw.com
Telakkakatu 6, R24, 3rd floor, FI-00150, Helsinki
Antti advises clients on various corporate and contractual matters, private equity and venture capital investments as well as mergers and acquisitions.
Prior to joining Dottir, Antti has worked in a Finnish business law firm and in the Ministry of Justice. In addition to his studies at the University of Turku, Antti has also studied law at University of Kent.
Expertise
- M&A
- Private equity
- Venture capital and startups
- Ownership and equity structuring
- Corporate law
- Contract law
- Space Law
Education and qualifications
- LLM, University of Turku
- Diploma in Law, University of Kent
Languages
- Finnish
- English
- Swedish
- German
Sara Tuomala
Counsel
tel. +358 40 573 7439
sara.tuomala@dottirlaw.com
Telakkakatu 6, R24, 3rd floor, FI-00150, Helsinki
Sara advises clients on data protection, intellectual property, marketing and contractual matters.
Sara regularly provides practical advice regarding data security and privacy, including advice on the compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
Before Dottir, Sara worked as an in-house lawyer at Fazer, one of Finland's biggest food industry companies. Sara has also worked in the Intellectual Property practice of one of Finland's major law firms.
Expertise
- Data protection
- Cyber security
- Trademarks and branding
- Intellectual property
- Intellectual property litigation
- Marketing law
- Commercial agreements
- Information technology procurement and supply
- Rights acquisition and licensing
- Consumer protection and e-commerce
Education and qualifications
- LLM, University of Helsinki
Languages
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