Our team
Panu Karhu
Attorney, Partner
+358 (0)9 494 500
+358 (0)40 516 7978
panu.karhu(at)karhulaw.fi
Education
Master of Laws in Maritime Law (Oslo) 2004
Law Degree (OTK), University of Helsinki, 2002
Work Experience
Karhu Law Firm Ltd, Partner (2010–present)
Kurki-Suonio & Karhu Law Firm Ltd, Partner (2006–2010)
Panu Karhu Law Office (2004 & 2005–2006)
If P&C Insurance, Maritime Lawyer (2004–2005)
Oy Lars Krogius Ab, Head of Claims Department (2001–2003)
Publications
Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law Yearbook 2005. pp.
199-266: Injured party´s right of direct action under the Finnish insurance contracts Act
Jussi Laurikainen
Attorney
+358 (0)9 494 500
+358 (0)50 326 9808
jussi.laurikainen(at)karhulaw.fi
Education
Attorney-at-Law, 2008
Licensed Real Estate Agent (LKV, LVV), 2004
Law Degree (OTK), University of Helsinki, 1998
Work Experience
Karhu Law Firm Ltd, 2014–present
Kortelainen & Laurikainen Law Firm Ltd, Partner, 2008–2014
Sorsa Law Firm Ltd, 2006–2008
Pesonen Accounting, Tax, and Legal Services Ltd, 1997–2005
Trust Positions
Board Member, Finnish Lawyers’ Association Unemployment Fund, 2005–2007
Board Member, Young Lawyers’ Association, 2000–2006
Board Member, Pykälä ry, 1995
Areas of Expertise
-Litigation in criminal, civil, and restraining order cases
-Family, inheritance, and marriage law
-Child law (including custody and child support cases)
-Criminal law
-Employment law
-Liability and compensation claims
-General legal matters
Kristian Danielson
Lawyer
+358 (0)9 494 500
+358 (0)44 993 7090
kristian.danielson(at)karhulaw.fi
Education
Licensed Real Estate Agent (LKV, LVV), 2005
Law Degree (OTK), Helsinki 1998
Work Experience
Karhu Law Firm Ltd, Lawyer (2018–present)
Bureau Real Estate Finland Oy / Bureau Real Estate Legal Services, Lawyer and Head of Brokerage Operations (2010–present)
Informia Oy D&W Law Office, Partner (2006–2015)
Oy Legia Ab, Lawyer (1998–2005)
Areas of Expertise
-Risk management and disputes in real estate transactions
-Housing company law
-Legal aspects and liability issues in real estate brokerage
-Transactions and restructuring of commercial real estate and shares, as well as management agreements
-Construction contracts and developer liability matters
-Business law, contract law, and corporate law
-Business succession planning, company dissolution, and restructuring (corporate and tax law)
-Liability claims
-Litigation in civil disputes
Krista Laurikainen
Office Manager
+358 (0)40 704 9264
krista.laurikainen(at)karhulaw.fi