Backström Attorneys Named Legal 100 Winner at Lawyer International – Legal 100 2026

Backström Attorneys has been recognised as a Legal 100 Winner in the Lawyer International – Legal 100 – 2026 awards, highlighting a practice built on business focus, reputation, and the ability to advise clients ranging from large multinationals to small, innovative companies.

In a legal market where results, responsiveness, and judgement matter as much as technical skill, this recognition underscores the firm’s positioning as a commercially minded adviser that supports organisations through the legal issues that shape growth, protect value, and reduce risk.

A business-first approach shaped by reputation

The theme of this magazine feature is business and reputation—two elements that are inseparable for companies operating in competitive, regulated, and fast-changing environments. Legal decisions can influence far more than a single transaction or dispute; they can affect trust with customers, partners, investors, and employees.

Backström Attorneys’ work is presented through that lens: helping clients make decisions that stand up not only in legal terms, but also in business terms. That means aligning legal advice with practical realities such as timing, stakeholder expectations, and the longer-term consequences that can follow from public disputes or strategic enforcement actions.

What sets Backström Attorneys apart

According to the firm, a key differentiator is its long experience working with large multinational organisations while also supporting smaller, innovative businesses. This dual perspective can be critical in today’s interconnected economy, where start-ups may compete with or partner with global players, and where established businesses increasingly rely on innovation ecosystems for new products and services.

For clients, that breadth of experience can translate into advice that is both rigorous and adaptable—whether the matter involves complex, cross-border considerations or the day-to-day legal challenges of building a business, protecting assets, and operating with confidence.

Client needs the firm is positioned to support

• Strategic legal guidance that takes commercial objectives into account
• Representation and advice for businesses at different stages of growth
• Risk management that recognises reputational impact as well as legal exposure
• Clear communication designed for decision-makers, not just lawyers

Notable experience: representation in the Unified Patent Court against Microsoft

Among the notable experiences highlighted by Backström Attorneys is its representation of a client in the Unified Patent Court (UPC) against Microsoft in a prominent case. The UPC is a significant venue for patent litigation in Europe, and high-profile disputes in this forum can carry major implications for businesses, particularly where technology, market access, and competitive positioning are at stake.

For companies involved in patent disputes, the stakes often extend well beyond the courtroom. Litigation can affect product roadmaps, licensing strategies, and the credibility of innovation claims in front of customers and investors. In that context, experienced representation that combines procedural strength with commercial awareness is essential.

This kind of work also reflects the wider trend of businesses placing increased focus on protecting intellectual property and defending competitive advantages—especially in technology-heavy industries where the value of innovation can be central to valuation and long-term market relevance.

Services: legal representation and advice for all types of businesses

Backström Attorneys indicates that it provides legal representation and advice for all types of businesses. For readers of Lawyer International – Legal 100 – 2026, that broad orientation is relevant: legal needs differ across sectors, but most organisations share common priorities—clarity, speed, cost control, and outcomes that support sustainable growth.

From a practical standpoint, modern businesses look for legal partners who can help them address legal questions before they become operational problems. They also need strong advocates when disputes arise, and advisers who can help leadership teams understand options and trade-offs in plain language.

Where business-focused legal support can make a measurable difference

• Decision-making: timely advice that enables confident choices
• Continuity: reducing disruption caused by disputes or uncertainty
• Value protection: safeguarding key assets, including IP and contractual rights
• Reputation: managing sensitive matters with discretion and care

Why recognition matters in 2026

The legal sector is evolving alongside business itself. Cross-border operations, rapid innovation cycles, and heightened stakeholder scrutiny mean that legal advisers are increasingly expected to deliver more than technical answers. Companies want a partner that understands their industry pressures and can anticipate risks early—without losing sight of what makes commercial sense.

Being named a Legal 100 Winner at the Lawyer International – Legal 100 – 2026 awards places Backström Attorneys in a spotlight that matters to business leaders assessing advisers for the long term. Recognition can also serve as a signal of credibility to growing companies that need seasoned guidance as they scale, negotiate, and protect their work in competitive markets.

Looking ahead

Backström Attorneys’ combination of experience with multinational clients and support for innovative smaller businesses speaks to a practice designed for the realities of modern commerce. With notable involvement in UPC litigation and a stated commitment to advising businesses of all types, the firm’s Legal 100 recognition aligns with the priorities that matter most to organisations today: strong representation, sound judgement, and legal strategy that supports reputation as well as results.

Contact and further information

Website: backstrom.fi