tommi-härmä

Tommi Härmä

 

Tommi Härmä assists our clients particularly with assignments related to contract and corporate law, and he has nearly 15 years of experience in business law. As regards contract law, Tommi has specialized in agreements and negotiations related to new technology, data processing and protection as well as international trade. Tommi has successfully helped the clients with challenges related to digital transformation, especially with legal issues related to artificial intelligence, data protection, and data processing and also in dispute resolution.

Tommi has assisted our clients in numerous domestic and international transactions and demanding M&A projects, representing both sellers and buyers. He has extensive international networks, enabling him to effectively assist clients also in international projects. Additionally, Tommi regularly advises clients on corporate law assignments and has frequently served as the chairman of general meetings.

Clients have commended Tommi for his proficient and practical approach, particularly highlighting his ability to find solutions in complex legal negotiations. Tommi has strong and long-term client relationships which are based on mutual trust and understanding of the clients’ businesses. Clients appreciate Tommi’s ability to anticipate risks and provide practical solutions that support the growth and development of their business.

Tommi is also an experienced and well-liked lecturer.

Education

  • Exchange student, Université de Fribourg, Switzerland, 2008
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.), University of Turku, 2011
  • Trained on the Bench, 2014
  • Attorney-at-Law, 2015

Experience

  • Merkurius Attorneys Ltd, Partner 2023 –
  • Merkurius Attorneys Ltd, Counsel 2018 – 2022
  • Merilampi Attorneys Ltd, Senior Associate 2015 – 2017, Associate 2012 – 2015
  • District Court of Pirkanmaa, Judge Trainee 2013 – 2014
  • Salvén & Wuorenpää Law Firm, Associate 2011
  • Southwest Finland’s tax office, Tax Official (Trainee) 2010
  • Licentia Oy, Legal Assistant 2009 – 2010

Expertise

  • Technology, IT and Data Protection
  • International trade and Contract law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Corporate law
  • Litigation
  • Employment and Labour law

References

  • Acting as legal advisor to BearIT Oy in the sale of its software business to Twoday Oy
  • Acting as legal advisor to the owners of Puhdas Group Oy in an acquisition, in which the Swedish Reledo AB acquired the entire share capital of Puhdas Group Oy Oy
  • Advising Auroora Oyj in the acquisition of CWP Coloured Wood Products Oy
  • Advising Tornum AB, a member of the Swedish industrial group Volati AB (publ), in the acquisition of the shares in Finnish JPT-Industria Oy
  • Representing the sellers of A-Insinöörit Oy in the acquisition of A-Insinöörit Oy in which Vaaka Partners acquired the share majority of A-Insinöörit Oy
  • Organising a training seminar regarding the EU General Data Protection Regulation for AitoSolutions Plc
  • Representing the owners of Grundium Oy in the sale of majority shares in Grundium Oy to EW Healtcare Partners
  • Advising Kiilto Oy in its acquisition of Lakan Betoni Oy's factory
  • Advising Lasse Urpalainen (”Matumbaman”) in negotiating a new eSports player agreement
  • Assisting Lojer Oy in acquiring Merivaara Oy
  • Representing the sellers in the sale of MediWare Oy
  • Advising Nokeval Oy in matters regarding cooperation agreements
  • Advising Otso Metsäpalvelut Oy in different questions of interpretation relating to contracts
  • Advising Pihlajalinna Oyj in the sale of its dental business to Hammas Hohde
  • Representing the seller in the acquisition of Reisswolf Finland (Heikkinen & Puljula Oy)
  • Advising SC Software Oy in acquiring an intelligent public procurement management system and related business entity from eKeiretsu Oy
  • Representing the sellers of SC Software Oy in the acquisition of SC Software Oy in which Korona Invest acquired the share majority of SC Software Oy
  • Representing the sellers in the sale of Vexve Oy
  • Assisting Unilabs Kokkolan Röntgen Oy in acquiring Botnia Scan Oy's common stock
  • Drafting contracts, such as NDAs, retail and supply contracts, regarding international trade for several companies
  • Advising several companies in questions relating to the EU General Data Protection Regulation and organising data protection seminars