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 approvals.
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
2023
Katja Jaakkola has been recognised as “Competition Future Leaders – Partners 2023”.
Who’s Who Legal 2023
2023
“She is very dynamic and competent.”
“She is hard-working and skilful in what she is doing.”
Chambers Europe 2023
2022
Katja Jaakkola has been recognised as “Competition Future Leaders – Partners 2022”.
Who’s Who Legal 2022
2022
Katja Jaakkola joins the rankings as an up-and-coming practitioner following impressive market endorsements, with sources highlighting her as an active and talented lawyer. She frequently advises on the competition law aspects of transactions and joint ventures.
Chambers Europe 2022
2020
Katja Jaakkola is described as “excellent, fast, and innovative.”
The Legal 500 2020