Matti Sankamo
Partner, Attorney-at-Law, Master of Laws with Court Training, Author
+358 44 019 5577
matti.sankamo@almgren-sankamo.fi
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Matti Sankamo has handled several of Finland’s most high-profile court proceedings. He focuses, among other things, on demanding financial crime matters and commercial disputes before general courts and in arbitration proceedings. Matti also specialises in matters concerning offences related to freedom of expression.
Matti is exceptionally strong in legal argumentation and has the ability to find solutions to complex problems. His working method includes a thorough examination of the background of the matter and its legal framework before any initial steps are taken. For this reason, we recommend contacting Matti at a very early stage in order to assess potential risks.
Before joining Almgren & Sankamo, Matti worked in the court system, particularly as a referendary at a Court of Appeal. Matti regularly takes part in interviews and other media appearances as a legal expert. He has also written several articles on legal topics and a non-fiction book on the legal regulation of freedom of expression.
Career
Asianajotoimisto Almgren & Sankamo Oy
Partner, Member of the Board, Attorney-at-Law
Almgren & Sankamo Oy – Lakiasiaintoimisto / Legal Services
Partner, Member of the Board
Almgren & Sankamo Oy – Lakiasiaintoimisto / Legal Services
CEO, Partner, Member of the Board
Vaasa Court of Appeal
Referendary at the Court of Appeal
Ostrobothnia District Court
Court Trainee
Asianajotoimisto Kauttu & Co Oy
Lawyer
Areas of Expertise
- Commercial disputes
- Criminal proceedings
- Arbitration proceedings
Selected References
- Attorney-at-Law Matti Sankamo represents a construction-sector company in a dispute where the claim amounts to approximately EUR 2.5 million. The matter is pending.
- Matter concerning a transfer of undertaking in the care sector. Sankamo successfully represented a care-sector company before a general court. Contrary to the opposing party’s position, the court did not consider the measure to constitute a transfer of undertaking and dismissed all claims brought against our client. The judgment is final.
- Sankamo assisted a Member of Parliament before the Supreme Court in a freedom of expression matter in which two of the charges brought against our clients were dismissed and one was upheld. The judgment is final in Finland.
- Negligent homicide proceedings. Sankamo successfully assisted in extensive criminal proceedings concerning alleged negligent homicide in the care sector. The charges and claims for damages brought against our client were dismissed. The judgment is final.
Publications
- Sankamo, Matti. Eihän noin saa sanoa! Sananvapauden oikeudellinen sääntely ja Päivi Räsäsen oikeudenkäynti. Helsinki: Terra Cognita, 2025.
- Sankamo, Matti. ”Digipalvelusäädös kaventaa sananvapautta.” Aamulehti, 14.1.2025. https://www.aamulehti.fi/lukijalta/art-2000010959674.html
Assignments in the Media
- ”Mitä saa sanoa? Päivi Räsäsen asianajaja Matti Sankamo.” Suomen Kuvalehti, 14.5.2026. https://suomenkuvalehti.fi/paajutut/mita-saa-sanoa-paivi-rasasen-asianajaja-matti-sankamo/?shared=1343464-7795d151-4
- ”Europeans Are Becoming Less Free to Say What They Think.” The Economist, 15.5.2025. https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/05/15/europeans-are-becoming-less-free-to-say-what-they-think
- ”Vakava onnettomuus Vaasassa: Raskasta joulua -konsertissa katosta tippui ilmastoputkia yleisön joukkoon – useita ihmisiä loukkaantui.” MTV Uutiset, 17.12.2017. https://www.mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/vakava-onnettomuus-vaasassa-raskasta-joulua-konsertissa-katosta-tippui-ilmastoputkia-yleison-joukkoon-useita-ihmisia-loukkaantui/6700176
- ”Oikeus hylkäsi tietokirjailija Anton Montin syytteen kiihottamisesta kansanryhmää vastaan.” Helsingin Sanomat, 14.5.2025. https://www.hs.fi/suomi/art-2000010983594.html
