Janne Lauha
Partner
Member of the Finnish Bar

Phone+358 (0)20 7765 419
Fax+358 (0)20 7761 419
janne.lauha@castren.fi
Assistant: Päivi Maajärvi

Janne Lauha specialises in capital markets and corporate law. He has been involved as legal counsel in numerous capital markets and listed companies' transactions. He advises domestic and international issuers, significant shareholders, and market participants in regulatory matters. He is a recognised legal expert on the Finnish system for dematerialised securities. Over the years, he has participated in numerous domestic and international law-drafting projects. In 2006, the Finnish Ministry of Justice appointed him as an expert in matters relating to securities law. He has also participated in the negotiations for the Geneva Securities Convention as an expert counsel for the Finnish delegation.

The Legal 500, Chambers Europe and IFLR1000 rank Janne Lauha among Finland’s leading legal experts.

Language

Finnish, Swedish, English, German

Professional Organisations

  • EU Commission Legal Certainty Group
  • International Bar Association (IBA)
  • The Association of Finnish Lawyers

Education

  • Master of Laws, University of Helsinki 1993

Career

  • Castrén & Snellman 2006-, Partner 2010-
  • NCSD Group 2004-2006
  • OMX Exchanges Ltd 2003-2004
  • HEX Group 1996-2003
  • Financial Supervisory Authority 1993 and 1995
  • Ministry of Finance 1994