Mikko Eerola

Partner

Mikko knows the sector very well and is great to work with. He is my lawyer of choice in the jurisdiction.

– Chambers Europe 2024, Energy & Natural Resources / Project Development

He has a large knowledge about the industry as well as the local law, is proactive and provides me with good information.

– Chambers Europe & Global 2025, Corporate / M&A

Mikko is really easy to work with; it's a pleasure.

- Chambers Europe 2025, Energy & Natural Resources / Project Development

Mikko Eerola is an experienced professional who understands our business. He adds value to challenging projects with his experience.

– Chambers Europe & Global 2024, Corporate/M&A

Mikko is extremely well plugged into the sector and brings a commercial approach to deal-making.

– Chambers Europe 2025, Energy & Natural Resources

Incredibly involved in the matter. Was comfortable putting Mikko “head to head” with his legal counterparts due to his reputation. Steadfast and honest, love working with this guy.

– The Legal 500 EMEA 2024, Commercial, corporate and M&A

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Mikko Eerola has over 20 years of experience advising private equity sponsors, infrastructure funds and industrial clients on complex cross-border and domestic transactions and projects.

Mikko Eerola is widely recognised as a prominent Finnish corporate lawyer, valued for his skill and straightforward approach to deal-making.

Mikko Eerola’s work is particularly focused on the energy, infrastructure, digital, and renewable sectors. Over the past fifteen years, he has been involved in a significant number of major transactions and projects, representing both international and domestic financial sponsors and industrial clients in these sectors within the Finnish market.

His transactional experience is broad covering a wide range of industries, including accommodation, automotive, consumer goods, forestry, pharmaceuticals, retail and technology.

Career

Dittmar & Indrenius Attorneys Ltd. (2015–present)

Waselius & Wist, Partner, Managing Partner (2004–2015)

Lovells (Brussels), Visiting lawyer (2003)

Waselius & Wist, Associate (1998–2003)

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in EC Competition Law, King’s College, (2002)

University of Helsinki (LL.M., 1998)

Rankings & recognitions

Ranked in Corporate/M&A, Chambers Europe and Global, 2025

Ranked in Energy & Natural Resources, Chambers Europe, 2025

Ranked Highly regarded in practice area: M&A, IFLR1000 2024

Memberships & positions of trust
  • Finnish Bar Association
  • International Bar Association
Languages

English
Finnish
Swedish

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