Sofia Saarelainen
Associate
|
Helsinki
Sofia Saarelainen
Associate | Helsinki
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Languages:
Finnish, English
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Sofia advises clients on mergers and acquisitions and on general corporate, commercial, and contract law.
Sofia first joined the firm as an associate trainee in 2021 and was appointed as associate lawyer upon her graduation.
References
Parties
Paulig Group (seller), Valio (buyer), Gold&Green brand, intellectual property and R&D function (target)
Transaction
The divestment of Paulig’s Gold&Green brand, intellectual property and R&D function to Valio
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Paulig Group

Riikka Rannikko
Managing Partner | Helsinki
riikka.rannikko@hannessnellman.com

Agda Vähä-Piikkiö
Associate | Helsinki
agda.vaha-piikkio@hannessnellman.com

Sofia Saarelainen
Associate | Helsinki
sofia.saarelainen@hannessnellman.com

Panu Siitonen
Partner | Helsinki
panu.siitonen@hannessnellman.com

Heikki Vesikansa
Partner | Helsinki
heikki.vesikansa@hannessnellman.com

Isabella Kartila
Associate | Helsinki
isabella.kartila@hannessnellman.com
Parties
Staffbase GmbH, Valo Solutions Oy
Transaction
Staffbase’s acquisition of Valo Solutions, the Finnish-based leading provider of intranets and workplace solutions.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Staffbase GmbH

Heidi Haanpää
Partner | Helsinki
heidi.haanpaa@hannessnellman.com

Sini Paajanen
Senior Associate | Helsinki
sini.paajanen@hannessnellman.com

Satu Kokko
Associate | Helsinki
satu.kokko@hannessnellman.com

Sofia Saarelainen
Associate | Helsinki
sofia.saarelainen@hannessnellman.com

Anna Mäkinen
Associate | Helsinki
anna.makinen@hannessnellman.com

Axel Hård af Segerstad
Associate | Helsinki
axel.hard@hannessnellman.com

Ingrid Remmelgas
Senior Associate | Helsinki
ingrid.remmelgas@hannessnellman.com

Joakim Frände
Counsel | Helsinki
joakim.frande@hannessnellman.com

Susanna Kyllöinen
Associate | Helsinki
susanna.kylloinen@hannessnellman.com

Pauliina Sutinen
Associate | Helsinki
pauliina.sutinen@hannessnellman.com
Memberships and Positions of Trust
- Member of the Association of Finnish Lawyers
Education and Professional Background
- Associate, Hannes Snellman, 2021–
- Master of Laws, University of Turku, 2021
- Associate Trainee, Hannes Snellman, 2021
- Junior Associate, Visma Legal, 2019–2021
- Legal Trainee, Visma Legal, 2019
- Legal Trainee, Ernst & Young, 2018