20 leading lawyers in Sports Law and Sports Management in Finland in 2026
Impact Lawyers’ editorial selection brings together twenty professionals with particularly significant experience in this field in Finland. Lawyers are listed alphabetically by first name; the order of the table does not establish internal positions or imply that one professional is superior to another.
| Lawyer | Firm | Main profile |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Rapinoja | Borenius | Sports law, contracts, clubs, federations and sports management |
| Hannu Kalkas | Teperi & Co | Sports law, contracts, clubs, federations and sports management |
| Henni Untamo | Magnusson | Sports law, contracts, clubs, federations and sports management |
| Henri Kaikkonen | Bird & Bird | Sports law, contracts, clubs, federations and sports management |
| Jesper Nevalainen | Hannes Snellman | Sports law, contracts, clubs, federations and sports management |
| Johanna Lilja | Roschier | Sports law, contracts, clubs, federations and sports management |
| Jussi Sarvikivi | Reims & Co | Sports law, contracts, clubs, federations and sports management |
| Kalle Hynönen | Krogerus | Sports law, contracts, clubs, federations and sports management |
| Kari-Matti Lehti | Erottaja Attorneys Ltd | Sports law, contracts, clubs, federations and sports management |
| Kati Rantala | Avance | Sports law, contracts, clubs, federations and sports management |
| Lasse Laaksonen | Borenius | Sports law, contracts, clubs, federations and sports management |
| Markus Manninen | Hannes Snellman | Sports law, contracts, clubs, federations and sports management |
| Mikko Manner | Roschier | Sports law, contracts, clubs, federations and sports management |
| Panu Siitonen | Hannes Snellman | Sports law, contracts, clubs, federations and sports management |
| Pia Ek | Bird & Bird | Sports law, contracts, clubs, federations and sports management |
| Rainer Hilli | Roschier | Sports law, contracts, clubs, federations and sports management |
| Robert Peldán | Borenius | Sports law, contracts, clubs, federations and sports management |
| Sakari Salonen | Castrén & Snellman | Sports law, contracts, clubs, federations and sports management |
| Samuli Simojoki | Borenius | Sports law, contracts, clubs, federations and sports management |
| Tapio Rantala | Lindfors & Co | Sports law, contracts, clubs, federations and sports management |
How the ranking was prepared
The selection has been prepared through an independent editorial analysis and an overall assessment of the track record, specialisation, experience and professional recognition of the lawyers included. Multiple sources of information have been taken into account, including the professionals' and their firms' websites, news and publications in the media, matters and transactions in which they have participated, their academic and institutional activity, their national and international profile, and references within the legal and business communities.
Particular attention has also been paid to the perception of clients and professionals familiar with their work, assessing factors such as the confidence they inspire, responsiveness, legal judgement, effectiveness in resolving matters and the recognition achieved within their respective areas of specialisation. The result reflects a combined editorial assessment of objective and qualitative factors, intended to reflect not only track record and technical expertise, but also the prestige and professional standing each lawyer has consolidated in legal practice.
