Jarno Sulasalmi

Summary

Jarno has over 20 years of experience in handling demanding dispute resolution matters and arbitration proceedings. He specialises in disputes related to construction and real estate law, as well as liability for damages and breaches of contract.

In addition, Sulasalmi has significant experience and track record in handling complex corporate crime matters. He regularly assists clients in criminal matters involving trade secrets, securities market, sanctions and fraud.

Jarno provides client-focused legal advice and representation across a wide range of legal matters and risk management. He works closely with companies operating in the industrial, real estate, IT, and media sectors, offering practical and approachable counselling. Prior to joining Magnusson, Sulasalmi worked for many years as an attorney at an international law firm.

Professional experience

Attorneys-at-Law Magnusson Ltd
Attorney-at-law / Partner: 2025 – to date

Bird & Bird Attorneys Ltd
Senior Counsel: 2020 – 2025

Counsel: 2017 – 2020

Nokian Tyres plc
Legal Counsel: 2017

Bird & Bird Attorneys Ltd
Counsel: 2015 – 2017

Senior Associate: 2008 – 2015

Fennica Attorneys Ltd.
Senior Associate: 2006 – 2008

Attorneys-at-Law Lindgren & Mitts Oy
Associate: 2005 – 2006

Education

• Trained on the Bench: 2004
• University of Turku, LL.M.: 2003

Bar admissions

• Member of the Finnish Bar Association
• Admitted in Finland as Attorney-at-law

Languages

• Finnish
• English

Positions of trust

• AKK – Finnish Motorsport Federation, Chairman of the Court of Appeal: 2025 – to date
• AKK- Finnish Motorsport Federation, Member of the Court of Appeal: 2016 – 2024
• Finnish Olympic Committee – Suomen Olympiakomitea, urheilun eettisen kurinpitolautakunnan jäsen: 2021 – to date

Recognitions

“Jarno Sulasalmi is very easy and pleasant to work with. He is a highly professional, talented and trustworthy attorney. He does not recommend unnecessary litigation and gives a realistic view of the risks.” – The Legal 500 (2024)