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Eversheds Sutherland Finland Earns Top Rankings in WTR 1000 for 2025

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We are proud to announce that our Intellectual Property team has once again been highly ranked in the World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000 rankings for 2025.

Eversheds Sutherland Finland has been highly ranked in categories:

• Prosecution and Strategy
• Enforcement and Litigation
• Transactions

The publication highlights our strong reputation in Finland for handling trademark prosecution matters and praises our effective support in complex cases as well as our reliable expertise in protecting and enforcing intellectual property assets.

Leading our IP team, Partner Petteri Häkkänen is recognized in Gold-band as one of Finland’s top trademark lawyers, described as an “IP all-rounder” and “a brilliant litigator always ready to provide insightful advice”.

Senior Associate Lassi Lepistö is noted for his expertise in anti-counterfeiting, handling all stages of the trademark lifecycle from assessments to enforcement and commercial matters. Lassi is recognized in Bronze-band and Recommended in Transactions.

Specialist Counsel Kati Rantala, a skilled litigator with cross-border expertise, is recognized for handling high-profile cases before the Finnish Market Court and Supreme Court. Kati is recognized in Bronze-band.

We are honored to receive this recognition and remain committed to delivering top-tier IP services to our clients.

See the full WTR 1000 rankings on the World Trademark Review website.

Key contacts

Petteri Häkkänen

Petteri Häkkänen

Attorney-at-Law, Partner, Head of IP team, Managing Partner of Heinonen & Co

+358 40 745 7193

petteri.hakkanen@eversheds.fi

@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.

The materials on the Eversheds Sutherland website are for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. While reasonable care is taken to ensure accuracy, the materials may not reflect the most current legal developments. Eversheds Sutherland disclaims liability for actions taken based on the materials. Always consult a qualified lawyer for specific legal matters. To view the full disclaimer, see our Terms and Conditions or Disclaimer section in the footer.

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We acted as legal and financial advisors to our long-standing client, Aisti Corporation, throughout its funding rounds, including the latest €29 million financing package. This investment marks a major milestone in Aisti’s industrial development, supporting the construction of its first commercial factory in Kitee.

With this new facility, Aisti will bring its innovative natural wood fiber-based acoustic tiles to the modern construction industry, addressing the rising demand for sustainable building solutions across the Nordics and beyond.

Mikko Paananen, CEO & Founder of Aisti Corporation, commented:
“The Eversheds team, led by Antti Husa and Antti Liimatainen, has supported us from the seed round to the successful completion of this A-round. Their holistic advisory—covering legal, commercial, and IPR aspects—along with their long-term commitment to our fundraising efforts, played a key role in securing this milestone investment.“

Partner Antti Husa added:
“Advising Aisti on this investment journey has been an exciting experience. We are proud to support Aisti in all legal and IPR-related matters as they bring their groundbreaking innovation to market—one that will significantly reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry.“

Aisti manufactures patented bio-based acoustic tiles made from wood fiber. These sustainable, high-performing, and cost-effective solutions offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional mineral wool acoustic panels.

The assignment was led by Partner Antti Husa, supported on the legal side by Specialist Counsel Kalle Klemetti, Senior Associate Lavinia Husa, and Senior Legal Trainee Titta Peltonen. On the financial side, key contributors included COO Antti Liimatainen, M&A Managers Santeri Vaattovaara and Max Tarkkala. Patent Attorney Akseli von Koch played a crucial role in managing Aisti’s patent portfolio and IPR strategy.

🔗 Read more on Aisti Corporation’s website

Key contacts

Antti Husa

Antti Husa

Attorney-at-Law, Partner

+358 44 750 5657

antti.husa@eversheds.fi

@https://www.linkedin.com/in/antti-husa-72b49036/

Antti Husa has been involved in over a hundred different corporate arrangements, ranging from assisting seed rounds of growth companies to IPOs. He actively serves as an advisor to both sellers and buyers in corporate transactions, and he also participates in the board work of several client companies as a board expert member and secretary.

Expertise includes
Private M&A
Venture Capital Transactions
Corporate and company law
Commercial agreements
Restructuring and Insolvency

Antti Liimatainen

Antti Liimatainen

Chief Operating Officer

+358 50 365 1197

antti.liimatainen@eversheds.fi

@https://www.linkedin.com/in/antti-liimatainen-24877115/

Antti Liimatainen is the Chief Operating Officer at Eversheds Sutherland Finland. He has experience in more than 100 Finnish and cross-border corporate transactions.

Expertise includes:
M&A transactions
Financing
Exit readiness
Transaction readiness
Post merger integration

The materials on the Eversheds Sutherland website are for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. While reasonable care is taken to ensure accuracy, the materials may not reflect the most current legal developments. Eversheds Sutherland disclaims liability for actions taken based on the materials. Always consult a qualified lawyer for specific legal matters. To view the full disclaimer, see our Terms and Conditions or Disclaimer section in the footer.

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