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Dispute resolution
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- Castrén & Snellman
- Hannes Snellman
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Lindfors & Co Attorneys at Law - Roschier
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- Bird & Bird
- Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)
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Kotiranta & Co Attorney at Law Ltd - MĂ€kitalo Rantanen & Co Ltd
- Merilampi Attorneys Ltd
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Leading individuals
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- Marko Hentunen - Castrén & Snellman
- Antti JĂ€rvinen - Hannes Snellman
- Gisela Knuts - Roschier
- Jussi Lehtinen - Dittmar & Indrenius
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Patrik Linfors -
Lindfors & Co Attorneys at Law - Mika Savola - Hannes Snellman
- Petri Taivalkoski - Roschier
Next generation lawyers
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- Tom Ehrström - Dittmar & Indrenius
- Anders Forss - Castrén & Snellman
- Kimmo Heikkinen - Hannes Snellman
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CastrĂ©n & Snellman is considered by one client as âthe best dispute resolution firmâ in Finland. âImpressive litigatorâ Anders Forss and Marko Hentunen lead the team, which defended Stora Enso in a âŹ250m follow-on cartel damages claim. The firm also represented Nordea Bank in litigation against Posti Group, its subsidiary Posti Ltd and the Finnish state for VAT charges alleged to have been made in violation of EU law. Clients include BMW and Finnlines.
The âfantasticâ team at Hannes Snellman provides âvalue for moneyâ with âstrategic, pragmatic and fast adviceâ. The practice represents LemminkĂ€inen Corporation in the asphalt cartel damages litigation. Practice head Antti JĂ€rvinen, alongside Kimmo Heikkinen, successfully defended Sweco in a âŹ15m gross negligence dispute. Mika Savola is a key contact for arbitration proceedings and managing associate Anna-Maria Tamminen is âone to watchâ.
Regarded by a client as âthe best dispute resolution law firm in Finlandâ, Lindfors & Co Attorneys at Law offers âexcellent value for moneyâ. The practice has experience in construction litigation and arbitration proceedings; it is representing a seller in M&A arbitration proceedings against a private equity buyer. âInnovative litigatorâ Patrik Linfors heads the team, which includes Petra Kiurunen.
Roschierâs âhigh-quality dispute resolution practiceâ, led by Petri Taivalkoski, is experienced in competition law litigation, international arbitration proceedings involving high-value corporate transactions, and white-collar crime disputes. Gisela Knuts and Aapo Saarikivi are key contacts. Clients include Microsoft, Nokia, Pfizer and Stora Enso.
Borenius âadapts its approach to match the clientâs needs, wishes and budgetâ to provide âhigh-quality advice in a cost-efficient mannerâ. It successfully defended Outokumpu in IP arbitration and litigation proceedings, totalling âŹ160m in claims. âResult-oriented and pragmaticâ Markus Kokko leads the team, which also represents the state of Finland and Rolls-Royce.
Dittmar & Indrenius acted for cities and municipalities in the asphalt cartel claims and defended Ărum in spare car parts cartel damages litigation. The firm has âexcellent arbitration knowledgeâ and represented Fonecta in an international arbitration against Eniro. Practice head Jussi Lehtinen, the âexperienced and skilfulâ Jan Ollila and senior attorney Tom Ehrström are key contacts.
HPP Attorneys defended MetsĂ€liitto Osuuskunta in âŹ300m damages claims relating to cartel activity. It also represented Merropoin in a tax dispute and is handling a subsequent damages claim against the state of Finland for alleged negligent decision making. Marko Wainio recently joined from Bird & Bird and heads the team alongside Mikko LeppĂ€.
Krogerus has broad experience and offers âgood response times and value for moneyâ. Joint practice heads Mikko Elonheimo and Carola Möller led the representation of MetsĂ€hallitus in âŹ160m raw wood cartel follow-on damages claims. The team has âvery good knowledge of the construction industryâ, and represents clients such as VRJ EtelĂ€-Suomi, Lehto Group and Skanska Talonrakennus in disputes. Jari-Pekka Alho is highly regarded.
The practice at Bird & Bird is âboth big enough to have enough resources and small enough to have flexibility and value for moneyâ. It is acting for Nokian Tyres in a significant trade secret infringement case. Construction litigation expert Risto SipilĂ€ joined from Borenius as senior counsel.
Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)âs dispute resolution practice is âworth every pennyâ. It defended the bankrupt estate of Talvivaara Sotkamo against environmental crime claims. Practice head Niina Mickelsson led the representation of nine municipalities in the asphalt cartel litigation. Janne Rainvuori is also a key contact.
Kotiranta & Co Attorney at Law Ltd is a boutique dispute resolution firm specialising in securities and business crime litigation. Founding partner Kai Kotiranta, has experience in defending high-net-worth private clients and domestic and multinational corporations in this area. The team also handles broader commercial litigation and arbitrations.
The âstrongâ team at MĂ€kitalo Rantanen & Co Ltd offers âconcrete, practicalâ and âcost-effectiveâ advice. The team acted for over 650 forest owners in claims totalling âŹ60m concerning a wood purchasing cartel. Juho Lönnblad successfully represented Keva in a construction dispute. Annika Kiviharju heads the practice.
Merilampi Attorneys Ltd defended Fujitsu Finland against claims brought by the city of Espoo for an alleged breach of contract. The firm was also instructed by MetsĂ€ Board in a dispute concerning enforcement of a 100-year-old agreement. Jussi Ikonen heads the practice. Tapio VÀÀtĂ€inen left to establish Mentula & VÀÀtĂ€inen Attorneys Ltd. As of January 2018, the firmâs former Tampere office, which included Lassi Kettula, now operates independently under the name Merkurius Attorneys Ltd.
Avance Attorneys Ltd has expertise in directorsâ liabilities, insolvency and construction disputes. âHighly skilled litigatorâ Ulla Vuokila heads the practice, which includes Salla Suominen, who joined from CastrĂ©n & Snellman.
DLA Piper represents Helsinki City Transport Authority in a âŹ450m dispute concerning the termination of agreements relating to a construction project. Practice head Jussi Savonen is providing advice to a former director of Nokian Renkaat in a misuse of business secrets dispute. Danske Bank and Haminan Energia are clients.
Lexia Attorneys Ltd is instructed by the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa in a breach of contract claim brought by a carrier company for emergency medical services. The âsmart and involvedâ Sirpa LeppĂ€luoto and Kenneth Svartström head the practice, which also represents Polartum, MTV and Finance4.
The team at Magnusson has experience in litigation and arbitration relating to board membersâ liability, real estate and bankruptcy. Practice head Jukka Blomberg is a key contact for energy sector disputes and represented St1 in an environmental damage matter.
ProcopĂ© & Hornborgâs practice has experience in antitrust, IP and energy sector disputes, and handles both complex litigation and arbitration. Key contacts include Asta Siponen and Jusse Rissanen.
Attorneys at law Ratiolex Ltd. has a reputation for its expertise in bankruptcy litigation among other areas. It acted for an Austrian company in a âŹ21m consultancy agreement dispute. Timo Ylikantola is highly regarded.
Jan Waselius is head of the dispute resolution team at Waselius & Wist, which successfully defended Hardware Group Finland in a trade mark dispute regarding the design and shape of a key. Other clients include Bayer, BASF and Nordic Mines.