Sami Tenhunen Returns to Folks as Senior Counsel

Folks welcomes back a familiar face as Sami Tenhunen joins the team as Senior Counsel on 11 November 2026. Having previously worked at Folks, Sami returns with even broader experience in corporate and commercial law and supporting businesses with their legal needs.

Sami has extensive experience in demanding corporate and commercial legal roles. Most recently, he served as Head of Legal at a publicly listed company specialising in circular economy solutions. He has also held various legal advisory and senior specialist roles across different industries, including retail and gaming. His expertise covers a broad range of corporate and commercial legal matters, particularly commercial agreements, intellectual property rights, data protection, and the interpretation and application of business-related regulations.

Having worked across diverse industries and in-house legal teams, Sami has developed a broad understanding of business needs and decision-making. This experience further strengthens Folks' ability to provide clients with legal support that combines strong expertise, a practical approach and a deep understanding of different business environments.

Sami's return is particularly exciting news for Folks. When a former colleague chooses to come back, it says something meaningful about our team and the kind of workplace we strive to create.

Folks' CEO Antti Ikonen comments on Sami's return::

"It's fantastic to have Sami back at Folks! For our clients, his return means even greater expertise and reliable support, including in challenging situations. His knowledge and practical approach are a great fit for Folks' culture and the way we want to serve our clients."

Sami shares his thoughts on returning:

"I'm truly excited to be returning to Folks. It feels great to rejoin a familiar team that has grown even stronger with new talented professionals. I'm proud to be part of taking Folks forward together with the entire team."

Get to know Sami better here. Folks warmly welcomes Sami back! We're delighted to have a familiar colleague rejoin the team and further strengthen the legal expertise available to our clients.. Get in touch with Sami:

Sami Tenhunen Senior Counsel +358 40 768 6780 sami.tenhunen@legalfolks.fi