We have excellent news! We have invited IP expert Pamela Lönnqvist and employment law expert Terhi Lehtopolku, to join partnership at HH Partners in July 2024. Both Pamela and Terhi are well respected and experienced practitioners in their own fields of expertise, and they will take the lead of our IP and employment law practices. Pamela and Terhi are also actively involved in international organizations such as TAGLaw, AIPPI and INTA.
“Pamela and Terhi are both trusted and highly appreciated experts, valued not only by our clients but also by our entire work community. Their appointment as partners reinforces our vision to be the best legal support when technology impacts business.” says Martin von Willebrand, Chair of the Board.
Employment law new key focus area
With Terhi’s appointment as a partner and Head of Employment, HH Partners expands its employment practice and elevates it to one of its key focus areas, alongside Technology, IP, and M&A.
Terhi has vast experience in counselling both domestic and international employers on a variety of employment matters. In addition to counselling clients in all their HR legal matters, Terhi is specialized in whistleblowing matters and HR related dispute resolution. Terhi also regularly authors articles and lectures on different topics on employment law.
“I joined HH Partners in 2012, and I am thrilled to continue my journey here by joining the partnership. Having been at HH Partners for all these years, has confirmed my firm belief that we are doing all the right things with all the right people. I feel that this is a great opportunity to contribute to the continued development and success of HH Partners and our clients in the field of employment law”, says Terhi.
“Elevating employment law into one of our key focus areas is an important step in fulfilling our vision since employees are the foundation for competence, and therefore innovation, at our clients. Further, support for our clients in times of change is consistently needed”, says Martin.
New head of IP
Pamela becomes the new head of IP, succeeding Esa Korkeamäki. She works with a wide range of domestic and foreign clients, from start-ups to multinational companies. As an experienced IP litigator, she has represented clients in complex patent, employee invention, trademark, designs copyright and marketing disputes, and advises on IP strategy, protection of IP and licensing. She frequently speaks and writes on domestic and international areas.
”I am very honoured for the appointment. I will continue to focus on the needs and success of our clients and to further develop our already versatile team of IP Lawyers. As a team, we are truly able to help our clients build, protect and defend their competitive advantage and committed to providing high-quality, flexible, client-oriented IP services”, says Pamela.
“IP expertise is crucial in protecting the competitive advantage of our clients, and I’m delighted to have Pamela lead our IP practice from now on”, says Martin.
New stronger HH Partners
We could not be prouder of having grown stronger with two new partners, and that one-third of our partners are now women.
Pamela and Terhi, you are warmly welcome!
