Each year, Who’s Who Legal recognises experts and firms who have excelled in the research conducted by the publication. Only 3% of all nominees in the research were selected as Global Elite Thought Leaders this year. No less than six Castrén & Snellman lawyers received this highest recognition in the field from WWL, which is more than any other firm in Finland:
8.2.2024
C&S lawyers receive the most recognitions in Finland from WWL Thought Leaders: Global Elite 2024
Eija Warma-Lehtinen, Jussi Nieminen, Outi Tähtinen, Pekka Jaatinen, Sakari Salonen & Tomi Kemppainen
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Pekka Jaatinen: Restructuring & Insolvency
Tomi Kemppainen: Labour & Employment
Jussi Nieminen: Competition – Under 45 – Partners
Sakari Salonen: IP – Trademarks
Outi Tähtinen: Labour & Employment
Eija Warma-Lehtinen: Data – Data Privacy & Protection
WWL Thought Leaders: Global Elite brings together the insight, expertise and wisdom of some of the world’s foremost lawyers in a single report. These individuals obtained the highest number of nominations from peers, corporate counsel and other market sources. Their noteworthy recognition stems not only from their extensive knowledge and track record in handling some of the most impactful and pioneering legal issues in the world, but also from their capacity to innovate, motivate and exceed their clients’ expectations.
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Yellow Film Studios – Merger of Yellow Film Studios and REinvent Studios
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International reinsurance companies – Ad hoc arbitration proceedings
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byFounders.vc – DataCrunch’s USD 64 million Series A funding round
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