Katja advises clients on all aspects of Finnish and EU competition law and has extensive experience in merger control proceedings as well as cartel and abuse of dominance investigations before the national and EU authorities. She has been involved in many leading competition cases in Finland including in major transactions involving complex merger filings. In addition, she regularly advises companies in securing foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals and in other regulatory matters. Katja is a recognized expert in her field and currently also acts as a member of the Finnish Bar Association’s competition law expert team.
CV
Career
- Avance Attorneys Ltd, Partner 2022–
- Avance Attorneys Ltd, Senior Associate (2016–2021)
- Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd, Senior Associate, Competition & Procurement (2013–2016)
- Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd, Associate, Competition & Procurement (2010–2013)
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, stagiaire, Brussels (2008–2010)
Education
- LL.M., College of Europe, Bruges, 2008
- Bachelor of Laws, University of London, 2007
Rankings
2025
Katja Jaakkola is recognised as a “Next generation partner” in EU and competition.
“Katja Jaakkola is very experienced. Nice to work with. I warmly recommend.”
The Legal 500 2025
2025
“Katja Jaakkola is doing good work, and it is very pleasant to work with her.”
“She is extremely smart and hard-working.”
“Katja Jaakkola is very experienced in the most challenging merger clearance cases in Finland. She is nice to work with and I warmly recommend her.”
Chambers Europe 2025
2024
Katja Jaakkola has been recognised as “Competition Future Leaders – Partners 2024”.
Lexology Index 2024 (formerly Who’s Who Legal)
2024
Katja Jaakkola is recognised as a “Next Generation Partner” in EU and Competition.
The Legal 500 2024
2024
“Katja Jaakkola’s client service and general level of service, level of sophistication and commercial awareness and vision are strong. She is very pleasant to work with and provided a super-efficient service.”
Chambers Europe 2024