Jaakko has over 15 years of combined experience in M&A, corporate and commercial transactions as well as in financial and insurance regulatory compliance work. Jaakko has also broad knowledge in alternative investment fund management operations and investment banking activities. Jaakko has also worked with several financial institutions, both as an employee and entrepreneur, focusing on strategic compliance and corporate work.

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

* Sale of Fondita Fund Management Company to United Bankers;
* 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