Asianajotoimisto Kontturi & Co.

What Asianajotoimisto Kontturi & Co. does

Asianajotoimisto Kontturi & Co Oy is a full-service licensed law firm headquartered in Joensuu, Finland, and self-described as the largest law firm in Eastern Finland. Founded in 2004 by Harri Kontturi and operating for decades, the firm delivers legal services across 14 practice areas including dispute resolution, family and inheritance law, business law (including M&A), housing transaction disputes, labor and civil service law, contract law, municipal law, insolvency law, criminal law, public procurement, data protection, intellectual property, association and foundation law, and environmental law. The firm also offers a subscription-style Corporate Counsel Retainer starting at EUR 250/year for SMEs, a 24/7 on-call duty lawyer phone service, and free consultation days for cooperative member-owners. The underlying operating model is conventional professional services delivery: licensed attorneys (asianajaja) billing on hourly or project fees, supported by the DOKS document management system for KYC/AML compliance.

The firm serves four primary customer segments: SMEs (including startups and growth-stage companies), individual/private clients (family, inheritance, housing, consumer matters), public sector/municipalities, and large corporations requiring specialized transactional advice. Notable enterprise clients include Cloudia Oy (full legal counsel since founding through a EUR 102.5M sale to Mercell ASA in 2021), four regional osuuskauppa cooperatives (PKO, Eekoo, Koillismaan, and Keskimaa) reaching roughly 336,000 combined member-owners, and Oma S\u00e4\u00e4st\u00f6pankki Oyj. As of 2024 the firm employed 14 jurists plus 3-4 law students in a continuous trainee pipeline.

Geographically, the firm has expanded from its Joensuu base to Lappeenranta (September 2024) and Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 (October 2025), now operating three offices covering North Karelia, South Karelia, and Central Finland. It is the only firm in North and South Karelia belonging to the nationwide OpusLex independent law firm network, which provides cross-referral reach across Finland. Go-to-market relies heavily on cooperative member-owner networks, industry association partnerships (Pohjois-Karjalan Yritt\u00e4j\u00e4t, Suomen Omakotiliitto, Koneyritt\u00e4jien liitto, MTK, Autoliitto), university teaching collaborations, and community sponsorship (e.g., Joen Juju volleyball). Pricing is freemium at the entry point (free 20-minute consultation for cooperative members) with discounted follow-on rates (minimum 10% off) and a separate subscription retainer for corporates.

Name

Asianajotoimisto Kontturi & Co.

Legal name

Asianajotoimisto Kontturi & Co Oy

Website

https://asianajotoimisto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Asianajotoimisto Kontturi & Co is the largest law firm in Eastern Finland, headquartered in Joensuu with offices in Lappeenranta and Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, providing 14 legal practice areas to SMEs, individuals, municipalities, and cooperatives through licensed attorneys and cooperative member-owner partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Offices of Lawyers (541110), All Other Legal Services (541199)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAEAPAC

Legal Practice Management & Case Management

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) & Legal Tech

SECONDARYBPAHAAAK

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Legal Services

SECONDARYBPAHALAG

Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Research, Analytics & Expert Services

Keywords

• Legal advisory services
• Corporate legal counsel
• Family and inheritance law
• Dispute resolution services
• Municipal legal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Joensuu

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Corporate Retainer: Annual retainer contracts for corporate clients providing fixed-cost access to a dedicated corporate lawyer for all legal matters. Starting from €250 (+VAT) per year, with unlimited consultations included.
2. Legal Services - Billable Hours/Project Fees: Traditional hourly billing or project-based fees for legal services across all practice areas. Discounted rates (minimum 10%) offered to cooperative member-owner clients.
3. Legal Document Services: Sale of legal documents (wills, prenuptial agreements, power of attorney) at preferential prices for cooperative member-owner clients.
4. Free Consultation Sessions: Free 20-minute consultation sessions offered to cooperative member-owner clients, with subsequent paid consultations at €60 for 30 minutes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Asianajotoimisto Kontturi & Co is a full-service Finnish law firm (asianajotoimisto) offering legal representation and advisory across 14 practice areas, including corporate/business law, dispute resolution, family and inheritance law, real estate and housing transaction disputes, labor law, contract law, municipal law, insolvency law, criminal law, public procurement, data protection, intellectual property, association and foundation law, and environmental law. The firm also provides a subscription-style Corporate Counsel Retainer (Yritysjuristipalvelu) starting at €250/year for ongoing phone access to a dedicated corporate lawyer, and a 24/7 on-call lawyer service for urgent matters. Clients are served from three offices in Eastern Finland through direct sales, cooperative member-owner consultation days, and association partnerships.

Product overview

Asianajotoimisto Kontturi & Co is a full-service law firm offering comprehensive legal services through a platform of specialized practice areas. The core offering consists of 14 distinct legal service categories covering dispute resolution, family and inheritance law, business law, real estate disputes, employment law, contract law, municipal law, insolvency law, criminal law, public procurement, data protection, intellectual property, association and foundation law, and environmental law. Additional service offerings include a subscription-based Corporate Lawyer Service (Yritysjuristipalvelu) starting at 250 EUR/year for ongoing phone consultation access, and an On-call Lawyer service for urgent matters available outside business hours. The firm serves clients from offices in Joensuu (headquarters), Lappeenranta, and Jyväskylä.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family and Inheritance Law (Perhe- ja perintöoikeus) Comprehensive family and inheritance law services including estate planning, probate, child custody, child support, and family dispute resolution. Targeted at private individuals and families needing personalized guidance through life transitions.
• Business Law (Yritysjuridiikka) Corporate legal services covering all stages of business lifecycle from establishment to restructuring, including M&A, contract consulting, and IPR matters. Serves SMEs, startups, and larger companies across Eastern Finland.
• Dispute Resolution (Riidanratkaisu) Specialized dispute resolution services including litigation in general courts, appellate courts, administrative courts, and arbitration proceedings. The firm also offers settlement and mediation services.
• Housing Transaction Disputes (Asuntokauppariidat) Real estate and housing transaction dispute resolution, construction defect litigation, and expert witness services for construction disputes. Led by partner Niina Kukkonen. Targets private property buyers/sellers and construction-sector clients.
• Labor and Civil Service Law (Työ- ja virkamiesoikeus) Employment and civil servant law services including wrongful termination, workplace crisis situations, collective bargaining, and HR compliance. Serves both employers and employees.
• Contract Law (Sopimusoikeus) Contract law services including contract risk management, contract drafting, and contract dispute resolution across various industries. Targets business clients needing risk-managed contracts.
• Municipal Law (Kuntaoikeus / Kuntajuristi) Comprehensive legal services for municipalities and public entities through a dedicated municipal lawyer (kuntajuristi) concept covering governance, compliance, and public procurement.
• Insolvency Law (Insolvenssioikeus) Corporate restructuring and bankruptcy services including bankruptcy administration and restructuring programs. Targets distressed companies and creditor-side representation.
• Criminal Law (Rikosoikeus) Criminal defense services for suspects and defendants, as well as victim representation and rights enforcement in criminal proceedings. Led by partner Janika Räty.
• Public Procurement (Julkiset hankinnat) Legal counsel for both contracting authorities and suppliers in public procurement matters, including market court litigation. Targets municipalities, public bodies, and bidders participating in tenders.
• Data Protection (Tietosuoja-asiat) GDPR compliance services including data protection mappings, documentation, training, and data breach incident handling. Targets SMEs and organizations needing EU GDPR compliance.
• Intellectual Property (Immateriaalioikeus) IP protection services including copyrights, patents, trademarks, utility models, and trade secrets in domestic and international contexts. Targets companies and creators needing IP registration and enforcement.
• Association and Foundation Law (Yhdistys- ja säätiöoikeus) Legal services for associations and foundations including advisory services, membership disputes, and procedural matters. Targets non-profit organizations, associations, and foundations.
• Environmental Law (Ympäristöoikeus) Environmental law services including environmental permits, construction, nature conservation, environmental crimes, zoning, and soil permits. Targets industrial, construction, and energy clients.
• Corporate Counsel Subscription Service (Yritysjuristipalvelu) Annual retainer subscription product providing corporate clients with a dedicated, familiar corporate lawyer for all legal matters at a fixed annual price starting from €250 (+VAT) per year, with unlimited consultations included. Billed annually.
• On-call Lawyer (Päivystävä lakimies) Emergency legal consultation service available evenings and weekends via phone +358 400 20 80 30. Serves individuals and businesses needing urgent legal advice outside office hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 years of cooperation with cooperative member-owner programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Osuuskauppa KeskimaacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 June 2025New cooperation agreement signed in 2025 for the opening of Jyväskylä office in October 2025. Provides Keskimaa's nearly 140,000 member-owners with free consultation days and discounted legal services. One of the largest and newest cooperative partners.
• Etelä-Karjalan Osuuskauppa (Eekoo)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 September 2024Cooperation agreement providing Eekoo's nearly 73,000 member-owners with free monthly legal consultation days across multiple locations in South Karelia and minimum 10% discount on all assignments. Neuvontapäivät rotate through various Eekoo store locations.
• Joen JujuminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 September 2023Sponsorship partnership with Joen Juju women's volleyball team for the 2023-2024 season. Kummipelaaja (sponsored player) Sofia Norrbacka also joined as a trainee at the firm.
• Koillismaan OsuuskauppaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2023Cooperation providing Koillismaan Osuuskauppa's approximately 14,000 member-owners with free consultation days in Kuusamo and via remote connections, plus discounts on all legal assignments.
• Coronaria Tietotaito OyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2021Joint Työkuiskaaja service combining legal and mental wellness advisory for companies and public entities. Organized municipal consultation tours (kuntakierros) for newly elected municipal councils.
• Pohjois-Karjalan Osuuskauppa (PKO)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 200025-year cooperation providing PKO's approximately 109,000 member-owners with free monthly legal consultation days, preferential rates, and dual bonus equivalent savings on all legal assignments. The longest-standing cooperation relationship of the firm.
• OpusLexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationwide network of independent law firms. Kontturi & Co is the only firm in North and South Karelia belonging to this network, providing access to legal expertise across all of Finland and enabling cross-referrals between member firms.
• Oma Säästöpankki Oyj (OmaSP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership serving OmaSP's customers at Joensuu, Lappeenranta, and Imatra branches with legal consultation services.
• Pohjois-Karjalan YrittäjätcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFirm has served as the association's advisory law office for a long time. Partner Jyrki Piiparinen was elected vice-chairman of the association. Regular participation in entrepreneurship projects, lecture training, and company-specific consulting for members.
• Suomen Omakotiliitto ryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of a few expert offices nationwide chosen to provide advice to Omakotiliitto's over 70,000 members on all construction, real estate, and contract-related legal matters. Lectures and consultations organized regularly in Eastern Finland.
• Koneyrittäjien liittominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSelected to provide legal advice to the union's approximately 2,300 member-entrepreneurs in construction, forestry, and energy sectors on business-related legal questions as a member benefit.
• Suomen Bensiinikauppiaitten ja liikennepalvelujen liitto SBL ryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSelected as the legal advisory partner for SBL's members. Attorney Jyrki Piiparinen handles all member consultation on business-related matters and specializes in environmental regulation, supply and distribution contract issues, and employment law.
• Suomen Autoliitto ryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFirm serves as Autoliitto's advisory law office. Free consultation is a member benefit for all of Autoliitto's approximately 100,000 private and corporate members, covering both automobile-related and other legal questions.
• Mannerheimin Lastensuojeluliiton Järvi-Suomen piiri (MLL)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMLL's Järvi-Suomen piiri (covering North Savo, South Savo, North Karelia, and Central Finland with over 10,000 members in 105 local associations). Attorneys provide expertise in wills, power of attorney documents, and donations, used in lectures and educational events.
• Maa- ja metsätaloustuottajain Keskusliitto (MTK) Pohjois-KarjalaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSelected to provide legal advisory to MTK Pohjois-Karjala and Pohjois-Karjalan Metsänomistajaliitto members on agriculture, production, business, and private/family life matters.
• Itä-Suomen yliopistominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAttorneys serve as guest lecturers on environmental law, intellectual property, procedural law, contract law, and corporate law. Also collaborates with law and administrative science student organizations.
• Karelia-ammattikorkeakouluminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in teaching activities at the polytechnic and in training programs designed for businesses. Attorneys lecture on share legislation, employment, and contract law.
• Suomen TieyhdistysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFirm's attorneys provide advice to the association's nearly 3,000 members on all legal matters related to road construction, maintenance, and association activities.
• Pohjois-Karjalan kauppakamariminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term active participation in North Karelia Chamber of Commerce activities, including training events.
• Pohjois-Karjalan Muisti ryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAttorneys are well-versed in guardianship matters. Expertise used in training sessions organized for doctors, guardians, and relatives of those under guardianship.
• Kansainvälinen asianajajaliitto IBA (International Bar Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActively participates in IBA activities. Attorneys have participated for many years in IBA's annual conferences held around the world, contributing to international cooperation between lawyers representing different cultures and legal systems.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dittmar & Indrenius: Helsinki-based Finnish law firm specializing in corporate, M&A, and dispute resolution work, with notable expertise in cross-border transactions. Comparable practice mix to Kontturi's business-law, M&A, and dispute resolution offerings.
• Avance Attorneys: Finnish law firm offering a comparable full-service legal practice covering corporate, dispute resolution, employment, and insolvency matters. Directly comparable business model as an independent multi-practice firm serving SME and corporate clients.
• Borenius Attorneys: Finnish full-service law firm with strong corporate, dispute resolution, and insolvency practices and an active M&A practice. Most comparable in multi-practice specialty structure to Kontturi, serving Finnish corporates and private clients across similar legal domains.
• Waselius & Wist: Finnish law firm focused on corporate, M&A, and dispute resolution with comparable practice areas. Direct competitor in the Finnish mid-market legal advisory segment and a fellow OpusLex-network-style independent firm model.
• Procopé & Hornborg: Finnish law firm offering corporate, dispute resolution, IP, and employment law services. Comparable in scale and practice breadth as an independent Finnish full-service firm, with some overlap in clientele.

Broad incumbents

• Hannes Snellman: Large Finnish law firm with a strong corporate, M&A, real estate, and dispute resolution practice, plus cross-border reach into Sweden and the Baltics. Overlaps significantly with Kontturi's transactional practice and would compete for the same mandates at the larger end.
• Castrén & Snellman: Finnish full-service law firm based in Helsinki with comparable breadth across corporate, dispute resolution, M&A, and public-sector work. Operates at a much larger scale than Kontturi and serves many of the same practice areas, but is a broader portfolio incumbent rather than a regional specialist.
• Krogerus Attorneys: Helsinki-based full-service Finnish law firm covering corporate, M&A, dispute resolution, employment, and insolvency work. Directly comparable in practice-area breadth and active in transactions involving Finnish SMEs and cooperatives.

Emerging players

• Fondia: Finnish outsourced legal services and corporate counsel subscription provider, offering a tech-enabled alternative to traditional law firms. Competes for the same SME corporate counsel market that Kontturi targets via its €250/year subscription service, but delivers through a scalable platform model rather than a regional-brick-and-mortar approach.

Regional players

• Setterwalls Advokatbyrå: Swedish full-service law firm with corporate, M&A, dispute resolution, and public-sector practices, comparable in structure and Nordic legal-market context to Kontturi. Serves a different national market but operates within the same Nordic legal-services competitive landscape via cross-border referrals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/siunjuristi
• Facebookfacebook.com/asianajotoimisto.kontturi

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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