Practice areas

Career and qualifications

Waselius Attorneys, Partner (2024-), Specialist Partner (2022-2023); Roschier, Attorneys, Senior Associate (2020-2022), Associate (2018-2020); Gramont Capital, Partner & Co-Founder, Head of Risk and Compliance (2013-2018); Carnegie Investment Bank, Legal and Compliance Officer (2009-2012); ABN Amro Bank (2006-2008)

Education: University of Helsinki, LL.M. 2012

Selected experience

* Advised MarshallAI on the growth investment by Bittium Plc;
* Advised THEON on its investment in Varjo;
* Sale of Aitoenergia to Geonova;
* Advised Aars on its investment in Northcom Solutions;
* Advised FOV Ventures on its investment in spogen.ai;
* Advised Ahlström Invest on its investment in Tamturbo Plc;
* Acquisition by Hedin Mobility Group of Ford’s import and distribution operations in Finland;
* Advised angel investor syndicate in its investment in Dobbelgänger Oy;
* Sale by Dovre Group of Project Personnel and Norwegian consulting businesses to NYAB;
* Advised Business Finland’s Angel CoFund in its investment in Coiniverse;
* Advised UB Forest Industry Green Growth Fund I LP and ALTANA in their investment in Nordtreat Group Oy;
* Acquisition by MABI Mobility AB of Scandia Rent;
* Advised the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications in the transformation of Finnish Rail Ltd into Airport Line Ltd;
* Acquisition by Hedin Mobility Group of Iveco Group’s distribution and retail operations in the Nordics;
* UB Forest Industry Green Growth Fund I LP’s investment in traceless materials GmbH;
* Acquisition by Hedin Automotive of Delta Auto;

Member

Finnish Bar Association

Recent publications

Even among the top-level corporate lawyers from all over the world with whom I have worked with, Jaakko Huhtala stands out with his exceptional responsiveness and commitment.
– The Legal 500, 2026 (Commercial, Corporate and M&A)
Jaakko Huhtala, which examplifies the qualities highlighted above with respect to the team.
– The Legal 500, 2026 (Commercial, Corporate and M&A)
Jan-Anders Wik and Jaakko Huhtala are extremely knowledgeable and provide hands-on advice, focusing on a pragmatic and solution-driven approach.
– The Legal 500, 2026 (Commercial, Corporate and M&A)
Jaakko Huhtala and Niko Markkanen were amazing experts.
– The Legal 500, 2025 (Commercial, Corporate and M&A)
Jan-Anders Wik and Jaakko Huhtala are very knowledgeable, experienced and solution-driven. In addition, they hold a pragmatic approach, keeping customers in focus. They are also very friendly and nice to work with.
– The Legal 500, 2025 (Commercial, Corporate and M&A)
Jaakko Huhtala is a very pragmatic adviser. Knowledgeable and gives trustworthy advice.
– The Legal 500, 2024 (Commercial, Corporate and M&A)
Jaakko Huhtala has experience as an entrepreneur in the finance industry which shows up in a good way.
– The Legal 500, 2024 (Commercial, Corporate and M&A)
Very professional, easy to work with, provides hands-on advice.
– IFLR1000, 2023