Attorney-at-law / Partner / Head of ESG & Sustainability, Finland
Ville is Head of ESG & Sustainability at Magnusson Finland and leads the ESG and Sustainability team. Together with his team, he provides legal and strategic support to our clients on a wide range of ESG issues while ensuring the development and implementation of Magnusson’s own ESG practices.
During his two terms (2022-2023) as Chairman of Magnusson International, he has witnessed the rise of ESG issues both in client engagements and in the work of international law firms.
Ville has attended and spoken at several international seminars, bringing together a wide range of stakeholders with ESG issues at the core of their business, particularly in relation to regulation and business impact assessment in sustainability matters.
Ville and Magnusson’s ESG and Sustainability team have a comprehensive understanding of corporate sustainability, compliance, risk management and business alignment with ESG regulation, among others, considering various stakeholders.
He has extensive experience in handling complex cross-border commercial and transactional matters, with a particular focus on the mining, real estate, and technology sectors.
Over the years, Ville has held numerous board positions in various industries, from local to international corporations and innovative start-ups. He is also well known for his recognised work in multi-jurisdictional legal matters relating to risk management and strategy work. Ville also advises clients on employment and sports law matters.
Attorneys-at-Law Magnusson Ltd
Attorney-at-law / Partner / Head of ESG & Sustainability: 2024 – to date
Magnusson International
Chairman of the Committee: 2022 – 2023
Attorneys-at-Law Magnusson Ltd
Attorney-at-law / Partner / Co-Head of Tampere: 2018 – 2024
Prunus Attorneys Ltd
Attorney-at-law / Partner: 2010 – 2017
Prunus Consulting Ltd
Owner / Legal Counsel: 2008 – 2010
Talentor Finland Oy
Senior Consultant: 2008 – 2010
Talentor Group Oy
Legal Counsel: 2008 – 2010
Ulla-Riitta Harju & Co Ltd, Attorneys-at-law
Partner: 2003 – 2008
Ulla-Riitta Harju & Co Ltd, Attorneys-at-law
Associate: 1999 – 2003
Riihimäki District Court
Trainee Judge: 2001 – 2002
Ulla-Riitta Harju & Co Ltd, Attorneys-at-law
Legal Assistant: 1997 – 1999
University of Helsinki, LL.M.: 1999
Certificate of Completion: Leadership in Law Firms. Harvard Law School Executive Education. Issued in May 2022. No Expiration Date.
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2023
Finland: Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Employment and Real Estate and Construction
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2022
Finland: Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution and Real Estate and Construction
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2021
Finland: Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Employment and Dispute Resolution
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2020
Finland: Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Employment and Dispute Resolution
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2019
Finland: Commercial, Corporate and M&A and Employment
“You can sense that people at Magnusson enjoy working at the firm. People are highly motivated, and you can see that when you work with them.” – Legal 500 (Commercial, Corporate and M&A)
“Dedication and pragmatism to quick problem-solving.” – Leal 500 (Real Estate and construction)
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