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Katja Jaakkola

Katja Jaakkola

Europe 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition/European Law

Finland

5 years ranked

Contributions and articles

37 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

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Practice Areas

Competition and regulatory, IP and technology, Mergers and acquisitions

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.

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)

Professional Memberships

Finnish Bar Association, Finnish Competition Law Association

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Competition/European Law - Finland

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Katja Jaakkola moves up in the rankings based on her activity on merger clearance filings, especially on behalf of clients from the private equity and media sectors. She is noted for her ability to assist with phase II merger investigations. She also has experience in behavioural mandates.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Katja Jaakkola is very efficient and nice to work with and has a wide range of experience in competition matters.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide

  • Her competition law knowledge and experience is just outstanding.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide

Ranked Individuals at Avance (18)

Finland

Articles, Highlights and Press Releases

30 items provided by Avance

Highlight Jun, 2026

Procuritas invests in EuroPark Finland

Authored by: Ilkka Perheentupa, Katja Jaakkola, Valtteri Tapala, Victor Fagerlund, Maiju Klemola, Sonja Heiskala, Leevi Mehtäjärvi, Johanna Salo
Highlight Mar, 2026

KKR-backed Finago acquires the UKKO.fi business

Authored by: Ilkka Perheentupa, Katja Jaakkola, Rasmus Sundström, Theresa Segercrantz, Anneli Nurminen, Emmi Ovaskainen, Sonja Heiskala, Kaisa Hyry, Johanna Salo, Martina Simpanen

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