Mikko Sukura

Senior Associate, Member of the Finnish Bar

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  1. International Construction & Projects

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I advise our clients in construction and project law assignments.

Prior to joining Castrén & Snellman, I worked as a lawyer in a boutique law firm specialising in dispute resolution. During my studies, I gained experience working as a trainee in several law firms.

In addition to my Master of Laws degree from the University of Helsinki, I have also studied law in the University of Bristol.

Latest references

Verne Global – Data center expansion in Helsinki region
We are assisting Verne Global Ltd, the leading provider of sustainably powered HPC data centers in the Nordics, in expanding a data center in Helsinki region, Finland. In the autumn of 2024, we acted as Verne’s advisor in acquiring the land at its existing Helsinki data center campus, securing room for future expansion. In addition to real estate development, our advice covers permitting and construction related legal matters. The expansion marks another milestone in Verne’s ambitious growth strategy for the Nordics, following the recent announcement of its new facility to be built in Mäntsälä, Finland. The land was acquired from Onvest, a family-owned company with a long history in the region. The site’s strategic location provides excellent connectivity to power and fibre networks, proximity to Helsinki Airport, and easy access to the city centre – making it ideal for organisations across industries looking for reliable, accessible, and well-connected facilities. Verne plans to develop the site further, leveraging its 70MW capacity to meet the increasing demand for sustainable, high-performance compute infrastructure. Designed with high-density compute in mind, the planned expansion will include two new buildings fully equipped to meet the technical requirements of AI, HPC, and other intensive workloads. Verne remains committed to sustainability, with the Helsinki campus running on 100% renewable energy. Waste heat generated by the data center is repurposed through a direct connection to the local district heating network. All new facilities will be built to support liquid cooling, enabling efficient management of the high heat levels generated by AI and other intensive compute workloads. Additionally, Verne uses renewable diesel for its backup power generators in Finland, reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the generators by an average of 90%. News: Verne expands Helsinki data center campus with strategic site acquisition. Read Verne Global’s press release.
Case published 20.2.2025
Finnish manufacturing company – Arbitration proceedings under the SCC rules
We successfully represented a Finnish manufacturing company in arbitration proceedings under the SCC rules against a global construction company. The dispute was governed by Finnish law and the seat of arbitration was Stockholm, Sweden. The dispute mainly concerned the termination of an erection contract and the right to compensation for delays of the project and for cost increases due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The main questions in dispute were the lawfulness of the termination of the erection contract as well as the consequences of the termination such as the right to costs to complete the project after termination, the right to liquidated damages for delay of the project and adjustment of contract price due to cost increases. The total value of the dispute exceeded EUR 15 million.
Case published 8.1.2025
Metsäkonepalvelu – Acquisition of PJP Metsäexpertit
We advised Metsäkonepalvelu Oy in its acquisition of the entire share capital of PJP Metsäexpertit Oy. PJP Metsäexpertit is a Pirkanmaa-based company specialising in forest management and logging. The acquisition will strengthen Metsäkonepalvelu’s operations, particularly in the Pirkanmaa region, and expand its operations. Metsäkonepalvelu is a portfolio company of A. Ahlström Oy, a Finnish family-owned industrial owner. Metsäkonepalvelu provides mechanical timber harvesting services to forest companies, large private forest owners, and the public sector in Finland and Sweden. Metsäkonepalvelu Group employs nearly two hundred forestry professionals.
Case published 6.2.2026
EcoUp – Directed share issue
We acted as legal adviser to EcoUp Oyj in a directed share issue, through which EcoUp raised a total of approximately EUR 3 million in gross proceeds to strengthen the company’s capital structure and finance its growth. The share issue was directed to a limited group of domestic investors, deviating from the shareholders’ pre-emptive subscription right. EcoUp’s shares are traded on the First North Growth Market Finland marketplace maintained by Nasdaq Helsinki.  EcoUp promotes the green transition of the construction industry by producing carbon-neutral, energy-efficient and circular economy-based materials, services and technologies that help construction industry players reduce their environmental impact. The company has over 40 years of experience in developing and delivering circular economy solutions to customers.
Case published 29.1.2026
Brookfield – EUR 1 billion holdco financing for DayOne Data Centers
We advised a leading global investment firm Brookfield, alongside a global sovereign wealth investor, on the Finnish law aspects of a EUR 1 billion holdco financing for DayOne Data Centers, a Singapore-headquartered developer and operator of hyperscale data centres. Structured as a seven-year secured holdco financing facility of €500 million, expandable to €1 billion – and secured by DayOne’s Finland platform – the financing will support the rollout of hyperscale developments in Lahti and Kouvola, providing nearly 300MW of planned capacity across Finland. The proceeds will also support DayOne’s global expansion across the EU and APAC, with flexibility to allocate to other key growth markets as required.
Case published 29.1.2026
OP Corporate Bank and SEB – EUR 200 million financing of Sello Shopping Centre
We advised OP Corporate Bank and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB) in the EUR 200 million financing of Sello Shopping Centre, one of the Nordic countries’ largest and most diverse shopping centres. The shopping centre is owned by Finnish pension insurance companies Keva, Elo and Ilmarinen. Sello is a pioneer in sustainable development, featuring an intelligent energy system and 2,300 solar panels. The shopping centre holds the highest LEED Platinum environmental certification, becoming the first shopping centre in Europe to achieve this distinction. Sello has demonstrated outstanding operational performance throughout 2025, achieving record visitor numbers and sales figures. 
Case published 29.1.2026
Anora Group – Global Brand Portfolio Management and IP Enforcement
We are advising Anora Group in brand protection and intellectual property enforcement matters globally. Our IP team manages Anora Group’s global trademark and design portfolio, including registration, prosecution, opposition and enforcement. We also advise Anora Group in questions concerning marketing law, social media, domain names and cybersquatting. Anora Group Plc is a publicly listed company. It was born in 2021 through the merger of the Finnish Altia Oyj and the Norwegian Arcus ASA. Anora Group is a leading wine and spirits brand house in the Nordic Region and a global industry forerunner in sustainability. Anora Group has a large portfolio of iconic brands such as Koskenkorva, Linie, Larsen, Skagerrak, Chill Out, Ruby Zin, Wongraven, O.P. Anderson and Falling Feather. Its key brands are exported to over 30 markets globally.
Case published 28.1.2026
GEA – Cornerstone investment in Solar Foods’ share issue
We acted as legal adviser to GEA Group AG in a directed share issue carried out by Solar Foods Oyj, in which GEA Finland Oy, a wholly owned subsidiary of GEA Group AG, acted as a cornerstone investor with an equity investment of EUR 8 million. Solar Foods raised a total of approximately EUR 25 million in gross proceeds from the share issue to accelerate the implementation of its new production facility Factory 02.  In connection with the share issue, GEA Liquid Technologies GmbH and Solar Foods signed an exclusivity agreement under which Solar Foods appoints GEA Liquid Technologies as its exclusive process equipment vendor for the supply, design, construction and delivery of the process equipment for the Factory 02. Additionally, the parties have undertaken to negotiate terms and conditions of a long-term strategic partnership in the area of gas fermentation and related technologies. GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. GEA’s portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. GEA is listed in the DAX and the STOXX® Europe 600 Index and is also among the companies comprising the DAX 50 ESG and MSCI Global Sustainability Indices. Solar Foods produces Solein®, a protein created using carbon dioxide and electricity. This innovative production method is independent of weather and climate conditions, eliminating the need for traditional agriculture. Founded in Finland in 2017, Solar Foods is listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland.
Case published 26.1.2026

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