Juhani Matinlassi

Partner, Attorney-at-Law

Juhani assists our clients especially in the field of public procurement and projects, and competition law. In addition, he assists our clients in contract law and dispute resolution assignments. Juhani has a broad experience in a wide variety of business law areas. During his career, Juhani has advised clients in high-profile mergers and acquisitions and in several projects in the ICT, energy, pharmaceutical, transport, and defence industries. Juhani has also assisted clients in several litigations concerning public contracts. Juhani has previously pursued a career in the public sector, including several years as a commercial lawyer in the Finnish Defence Forces, where he was responsible for several significant procurement projects and litigations.

Cases

17.5.2024

Finnish Defence Forces – Appeal Case Regarding the Procurement of a New Small Arms family

Juhani Matinlassi represented the Republic of Finland/Finnish Defence Forces before the Market Court in an appeal matter concerning the procurement of a new Small Arms family for the Finnish and Swedish Defence Forces.

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15.11.2023

EUR 20 million Investment round of Wirepas Oy

Applex represented Wirepas Oy in its approximately EUR 20 million financing round lead by Highland Europe.

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CAREER

  • Roschier, Attorneys Ltd, Senior Associate (EU & Competition) 2018-2023
  • Finnish Defence Forces, Legal Advisor 2011-2018
  • Ministry of Justice, Senior Officer for Legal Affairs 2009-2010
  • The Market Court, Market Court Secretary 2006-2009
  • Finnish Competition Consumer Authority, Lawyer 2006
  • Ostrobothnia District court, Court Training 2004-2005
  • Central Ostrobothnia Cooperative Bank, Lawyer 2004

EDUCATION

  • Mediator registered by the Finnish Bar Association 2022
  • Attorney-at-law 2020
  • Trained on the Bench 2005
  • Master of Laws, University of Lapland 2004

Languages: Finnish, English

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Finnish Bar Association