Heinonen & Co and Eversheds Sutherland among the top performers in IP STARS 2026
Heinonen & Co and Eversheds Sutherland have once again been recognized in the prestigious IP STARS 2026 rankings for intellectual property. We are the only law firm in Finland ranked in all five categories assessed, and three of them at the highest Tier 1 level.
IP STARS is a respected international publication that lists the world’s leading intellectual property specialists and firms. The rankings are based on extensive market research, client feedback and assessments by industry experts.
In the 2026 rankings, we were placed as follows:
- Copyright & related rights – Tier 1
- Trade mark disputes – Tier 1
- Trade mark prosecution (law firms) – Tier 1
- Patent disputes – Tier 2
- Patent prosecution – Tier 3
The rankings also recognised several of our experts. These recognitions span both established leaders in the field and rising talent, reflecting the depth and continuity of IP expertise. We are proud that our work earns recognition year after year – a warm thank you to our clients for their trust and to our team for their excellent work!
Key contacts
Petteri Häkkänen
Attorney-at-Law, Partner, Head of IP team, Managing Partner of Heinonen & Co
@https://fi.linkedin.com/pub/petteri-h%C3%A4kk%C3%A4nen/40/530/7a9
Petteri Häkkänen leads our IP practice with his extensive experience in handling high-profile IP matters. He excels in managing complex legal proceedings concerning all industrial rights, as well as in the preceding conflict management investigations and protection strategies. Petteri typically handles intricate trademark or patent infringement cases, often involving significant cross-border aspects. Additionally, he advises on matters related to trade secrets and unfair business practices.
Lassi Lepistö
Attorney-at-Law, Senior Associate
Helsinki
Lassi Lepistö specialises in intellectual property, advising Finnish and international companies across a wide range of IP matters. He is part of Eversheds Sutherland’s global IP practice and also works through Eversheds Sutherland Finland’s subsidiary and IP arm Heinonen & Co.
