Hanna’s mission is simple yet profound: to disrupt the broken £220 billion global dispute resolution sector and deliver better outcomes for both clients and lawyers. Companies, sovereign states, and family offices struggle with overrunning cases, blown budgets, and inefficient manual analysis of large data sets. The result? Protracted resolutions and inflated aggregate legal costs totalling tens to hundreds of billions annually, all while law firm profit margins approach 80%.
Her company, Aavalynx, empowers lawyers with AI-powered tools that optimise workflows, reduce costs, and preserve the human touch in dispute resolution. The aim: faster, better, and cheaper resolutions, putting power back in clients’ hands and restoring joy to lawyers. How? By developing a cybersecure AI tool deeply tailored to dispute resolution. Generic LLM models simply cannot address this sector's unique complexities.
“What is needed is a specifically tailored AI — achievable only through decades-long sector know-how — precisely what Aavalynx brings to the market,” Hanna explains.
Unsurprisingly, Aavalynx has been shortlisted as the “Legal Enabler of the Year” by the 2025 Legal Leaders Awards.
“Law isn’t just about rules and processes,” Hanna says. “Many lawyers get lost in them and treat them as the end-game. But the law is actually about outcomes and whether we’re making things better for clients and our teams. At Aavalynx, we’re redefining what it means to serve clients and create fulfilling careers for lawyers. We’re here to humanise the law.”
Hanna’s journey spans nearly two decades at the forefront of international dispute resolution law, including time at Freshfields, Latham & Watkins, and Quinn Emanuel.
Building on this foundation, she founded Aavagard, the sister company to Aavalynx—a trailblazing dispute resolution law firm dedicated to delivering faster, bolder outcomes for clients. As an advocate of the Supreme Court of England and Wales, Hanna has navigated high-stakes disputes across multiple industries.
“Clients come to us when the stakes are highest,” Hanna says. “They trust us to deliver results that protect not just their commercial interests but also their reputations, making it an energising rather than draining process. That’s a responsibility I take personally.”
One ultra high net worth client commented, “you make me feel safe.” As Hanna puts it, “That really says it all, and it’s personally deeply gratifying.”
Hanna founded Aavalynx to solve one of the legal world’s biggest challenges: inefficiency. The AI-driven platform, Sisu by Aavalynx, automates tedious tasks like document review and case management, freeing lawyers to focus on strategy and advocacy.
“Technology should be an enabler, not a monster to be feared,” Hanna explains. “Sisu is designed to make disputes faster, cheaper, smarter, and more human for lawyers — delivering value without compromising quality.”
This philosophy reflects her broader mission: to humanise law by combining technology with deep legal expertise.
Hanna’s academic pedigree, including degrees from Oxford (PPE) and Cambridge (Law), laid the foundation for her career. Her intellectual rigour has earned her praise for her ability to simplify complex issues; she has been called “one of the most impressive thinkers of her generation” by her Cambridge professor.
Hanna’s leadership isn’t confined to the courtroom or boardroom. Growing up in Finland, she honed her tenacity and curiosity through adventure—building dens, rescuing animals, and asking questions others wouldn’t dare.
Today, she channels that same energy into her work, her family’s global sailing adventures, and her role as an external professor helping to bring life-saving treatments to children in need.
“Curiosity drives everything I do,” Hanna says. “Whether it’s solving disputes or swimming with sperm whales, I’m always looking for the next frontier.”
And there is no feeling like seeing her clients and team thrive.
“It’s just the best — like the morning sun on your skin,” she adds.
What is Aavalynx?
Aavalynx is a law technology company transforming how disputes are resolved. We combine elite dispute resolution expertise with advanced AI, offering an AI-powered platform called Sisu – a Finnish word representing perseverance. Our solution makes dispute resolution faster, more cost-effective, and more human.
What is Sisu by Aavalynx?
Sisu is Aavalynx’s AI-native dispute resolution platform that supports every phase of a case – from early assessment to hearings. It assists lawyers (whether in-house teams, law firms, or arbitrators) by automating repetitive tasks, enhancing strategy, and providing tools such as chronology building, document browsing, and metadata extraction. Think of it as a tireless sidekick that never misses a detail.
What is Aavagard?
Aavagard is Aavalynx’s sister law firm. Its elite lawyers leverage Sisu, the AI-powered platform by Aavalynx, to resolve disputes faster, smarter, and at lower cost. You can use Sisu without engaging Aavagard, though many clients ask Aavagard’s lawyers for support with Sisu-related tasks, benefiting from their deep dispute resolution insight and AI expertise.
How is Aavalynx different from other legal tech solutions?
Aavalynx stands apart by combining cutting-edge AI with deep legal expertise, exclusively geared towards dispute resolution. Unlike generic legal tech tools, Sisu supports every stage of the workflow – from pre-action assessments to hearings – saving lawyers time and facilitating faster, smarter strategies.
We are also unique because we offer elite dispute resolution advice through our sister law firm, Aavagard, for those who prefer comprehensive support with Sisu, the AI-powered legal platform by Aavalynx.
How does Aavalynx ensure data security?
Confidentiality and cyber security are our top priorities. We integrate with trusted platforms like SharePoint to ensure data is stored securely, maintaining strict compliance with all relevant regulations.
Aavalynx ensures data security with enterprise-grade protection at every level. Built on Microsoft’s ecosystem, our platform integrates seamlessly with trusted business tools while maintaining strict security controls. Data is encrypted at rest and in transit, with access restricted through two-factor authentication.
What is the best AI platform for lawyers?
Generic AI solutions may work for many areas of law, but for dispute resolution, a specially tailored platform is essential. Sisu by Aavalynx is designed specifically for disputes, integrating seamlessly with your workflow, automating menial tasks, and ensuring no detail is overlooked – all while cutting costs and saving time. Our goal is to become the most useful AI for in-house teams, law firms, and arbitrators.
How does AI improve dispute resolution?
AI optimises workflows by automating repetitive tasks, conducting legal research, extracting key case details, and building strategies more swiftly. It also improves accuracy, allowing lawyers to concentrate on winning cases and advocating for clients.
Is AI reliable in the legal industry?
With proper human oversight, AI can significantly boost accuracy and efficiency. Sisu, the AI-powered platform by Aavalynx, undergoes rigorous testing to ensure dependable results while safeguarding sensitive data. One of our key principles is that human lawyers remain integral to the process: we make it fast and straightforward for them to check Sisu’s work.
Is Sisu only for big law firms?
Not at all. Sisu is built for any lawyer dealing with disputes – whether you’re working in-house, at a law firm of any size, or serving as an arbitrator. Its flexibility suits diverse needs, helping you deliver stronger results.
Can I use Sisu without hiring Aavagard’s legal services?
Absolutely. Sisu by Aavalynx is available as a standalone AI-powered platform for lawyers and in-house legal teams who prefer to manage disputes independently. It integrates seamlessly into your existing workflow, enhancing both efficiency and strategic output.
That said, Aavagard – Aavalynx’s sister law firm – uses Sisu to provide top-tier, cost-effective legal services. Aavagard’s lawyers are frequently asked to assist with Sisu-related tasks because of their strategic dispute resolution prowess and AI know-how. If you’d prefer a more hands-off approach or need extra legal support, Aavagard is here to help.
How can I start using Sisu by Aavalynx?
We’re currently working with select clients. If you’re keen to transform your dispute resolution process, reach out for a demo or to join our pilot programme.
What do we mean by giving power back to clients, and joy back to lawyers?
The legal sector is stuck in the Jurassic era. Companies, individuals, and governments collectively spend vast sums on legal fees each year to fight disputes. Many law firms bill by the hour, which incentivises them to produce a high volume of work over a long timeline—leading to disputes that can drag on for years.
Large case files make manual analysis, research, and drafting inefficient, so clients often feel overcharged and under-heard, while lawyers burn out. Law firm profit margins can be as high as 80%, signalling a sector ripe for disruption.
Thanks to AI, clients can regain control over a case’s speed, cost, and outcome, while lawyers – freed from the heavy lifting – can focus on strategy and rediscover the joy in their work.
Ready to transform the way you handle disputes? Aavalynx is here to help you save time, cut costs, and focus on impactful outcomes. Let us show you how our AI-powered platform can make the resolution of even the most complex disputes faster, cost-efficient, and more human.
Start today—because the future of law won’t wait.
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