Lexia Attorneys ranked once again in The Legal 500 EMEA – 2025 edition
March 26, 2025
Lexia Attorneys has again received praise in the newly published The Legal 500 ranking. We were recommended in five practice areas in The Legal 500 EMEA – 2025 edition: Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT), Real Estate and Construction, Intellectual Property (IPR), Dispute Resolution, Commercial, Corporate and M&A.
TMT: TIER 2
Counting publicly listed corporations, government entities, IT and SaaS companies and innovative start-ups among its roster of clients, Lexia Attorneys Ltd regularly advises on the full gamut of contentious and non-contentious matters, from technology and media issues to privacy, data protection and marketing mandates. Saara Ryhtä, who focuses on contracts, negotiations, M&A transactions, protection of IP, and regulatory compliance, co-heads the practice with Kimmo Suominen and Erika Leinonen. Kimmo Suominen has strong expertise in handling judicial proceedings and disputes related to different intellectual property rights. Erika Leinonen has notable expertise in data protection, data security and confidential communication mandates.
Real Estate and Construction: TIER 3
Lexia Attorneys Ltd continues to handle both contentious and non-contentious construction and real estate matters, regularly assisting contractors, funders, and consultants with procurement contracts and project management issues. The practice demonstrates particular strength in high-value real estate transactions, development projects, and construction disputes, offering expertise in dispute resolution and conflict management. The team is co-led by Arto Kaikkonen, who is well-versed in construction, real estate, and housing law, and Janne Röytiö, who leads on construction-related disputes and the sale and purchase of real estate assets.
Intellectual Property: TIER 4
Lexia Attorneys Ltd focuses on strategy, licensing, and transactions, along with trademark protection and enforcement. With particular strength in the software, entertainment, and gaming sectors, the firm advises on both national and international brand protection and the commercialisation of IP rights. The IPR team is led by Kimmo Oila and Kimmo Suominen.
Dispute Resolution: TIER 4
Lexia Attorneys Ltd has considerable strength in domestic and international arbitration, conflict management, and dispute resolution. The team handles a diverse range of cases from the healthcare, insurance, finance, and construction sectors, with particular strength in conflict mitigation. The practice is co-led by Kenneth Svartström and Saku Knuuti.
Commercial, Corporate and M&A: TIER 4
Domestic and international companies, venture capitalists, and investors turn to Lexia Attorneys Ltd for assistance with cross-border transactions, joint ventures, takeovers and compliance services across the automotive, construction, and technology sectors. Tampere-based Lauri Oja co-heads the practice alongside Olli Kotila, who leads the practice from Helsinki.
