Straightforward legal solutions.
Sustainable conflict resolution.
Sustainable and constructive conflict resolution. I support businesses and private individuals in resolving disputes - without the costs and uncertainty of legal proceedings. Mediation is a confidential process in which you retain control over the outcome.
Freelance Legal
Interim Legal Management
Mediation
Pragmatic legal solutions. I support businesses ranging from local start-ups to international corporations in their day-to-day business, from risk management, data protection, contract drafting and negotiations to all associated processes and legal compliance.
Heading the legal department when you need it. I can hire and set up or manage your legal team to support in phases such as start-up, transformation, growth or staff shortages.
Lauri Mertala
I am a lawyer, certified privacy professional (CIPP/E, CIPM), and trained mediator with 20+ years of international experience.
I have built and led legal teams for startups and global companies, mainly in tech (SaaS, software), specializing in contracts, legal operations, privacy, and conflict resolution. My focus is on creating clear, practical solutions that help businesses grow sustainably.
Originally from Finland, I have lived abroad since 2007, working and studying across Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, Czechia, Singapore, and Australia. Fluent in English, German, and Finnish, I bring a global perspective to every engagement.