Rising Stars

Dispute resolution in Finland

Borenius

Borenius’ team is recognised for its ‘professionalism and preparation‘ and is praised as ‘outstanding‘ for dispute resolution. The firm regularly handles multidisciplinary and cross-border mandates spanning corporate crime cases, investigations, environmental liability claims and commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings. Markus Kokko heads up the practice and has experience across the construction, chemicals and financial sectors. Kristiina Liljedahl represents clients in domestic and international commercial litigation and arbitration with particular knowledge of the IT and telecoms industries, while Tero Kovanen regularly advises upper management of overseas companies on preventive conflict management strategies, directors’ liability claims and white-collar crime cases. Emma Niemistö joined the practice from Merilampi Attorneys Ltd in 2023.

Practice head(s):

Markus Kokko


Other key lawyers:

Kristina Liljedahl; Tero Kovanen; Markus von Schrowe; Emma Niemistö


Testimonials

‘Accurate and realistic estimates on the probabilities of success.’

‘Partners Tero Kovanen and Markus Kokko form a strong team. Especially Mr. Kovanen has proved his capacity to be customer/business oriented, fast, knowledgeable and innovative to find holistic solutions.’

‘I personally feel that the current team is very professional and that the team members are committed to the task. The documentation is well organised and all preparations have been done in time and in a professional way.’

‘I have been mainly in contact with only one individual and our collaboration is built on trust.’

‘Team is committed to high-end and complex dispute resolution, with a strong willingness to achieve the best possible result/results for the client. Are determined and capable of engaging in a wider service value chain support, i.e. in addition to providing merely legal advice relating to the case/question at hand, try to understand how to affect and impact the service value chain in total/general.’

‘They whole-heartedly support their client and are swift and fast in their replies and are able to combine extraordinary legal insight into practical solutions for best results.’

‘The team’s professionalism and preparation was outstanding.’

‘The professionalism and preparation of Markus Kokko and Markus von Schrowe was outstanding.’

Key clients

Stockmann Plc


Agnico Eagle Mines


Tamro Plc


Finlayson


Taaleri Plc


Outokumpu Plc


Alva-yhtiöt Oy


Jyväskylän Voima Oy


Heraeus Medical GmbH


Work highlights


  • Acting for listed retailer Stockmann Plc in a precedent-setting series of arbitrations over the termination of the rental agreements during a corporate restructuring.
  • Acted for Alva-yhtiöt Oy in a complex and high-stakes energy arbitration regarding a fraudulent share transfer and breach of shareholders’ agreement.
  • Represented bone cement manufacturers Heraeus Medical GmbH and Heraeus Medical AB in a Market Court dispute pertaining to the use of trade secrets in the manufacturing of products in Germany and France, and the admissibility of the importing, marketing and sales of such bone cement products in Finland.

Castrén & Snellman

Castrén & Snellman fields one of the largest dispute teams in Finland and covers a wide variety of commercial disputes and criminal proceedings, risk management issues and pre-dispute work. The team is regularly involved in international arbitration proceedings with notable expertise in the energy sector, and also acts in large-scale antitrust damages claims and construction disputes. Anders Forss is highly regarded as a ‘very diligent attorney‘ and regularly acts in large-scale international disputes, while Marko Hentunen acts as lead counsel in disputes relating to construction and engineering, energy and antitrust claims. Tuomas Lehtinen represents clients in disputes concerning the energy sector and trade finance issues and is adept in coordinating cross-border disputes, while Ilona Karppinen, who was promoted to partner in February 2022, has a focus on international and domestic arbitration and commercial litigation, with additional experience in regulatory investigations and corporate and M&A disputes. Counsel Jerker Pitkänen is active in arbitration proceedings.

Practice head(s):

Anders Forss; Marko Hentunen; Ilona Karppinen


Other key lawyers:

Jerker Pitkänen; Tuomas Lehtinen


Testimonials

‘We have been very impressed by the partner Tuomas Lehtinen and his capabilities to find a strong team every time as well as independent opinion providers outside his office. The team has a good combination of experience and the younger generation.’

‘Tuomas Lehtinen and his negotiation skills. Ability to see essential things and evaluate the situation.’

‘Very professional but approachable team. Team works hard and puts clients interest first.’

‘Jerker Pitkänen is an outstanding lawyer and great to work with.’

‘All very smart people understanding our needs quickly , no or little need to explain more than once.’

‘The team focuses on large scale international arbitration disputes, primarily in the construction sector, and is probably the only Finnish firm to do so. The team is focused on finding swift and efficient resolution to disputes, taking a commercial view, whilst being underpinned by hugely competent and technical lawyers. This blend of international experience, commercial intelligence and pre-eminent legal acumen is unique in Finland.’

‘Anders Forss is excellent in many ways – easy to work with, very knowledgeable in terms of substance and has special skill for strategic and tactical considerations. He is committed to understanding and learning the client’s business. Ilona Karppinen also highly recommended. She is very thorough and has great attention to detail.’

‘Jerker Pitkänen is an exceptionally talented senior member of the team who has a clear vision of what needs to be done to resolve a dispute and the strategic direction required, whilst being completely on top of all the detail in the case, regardless of the volume of documentation or the number of issues. Mr Pitkänen is very skilled at cross examination when it comes to the evidential hearing. A very robust technical lawyer and a strong advocate and so a key member of the team.’

Key clients

BMW AG


Finnair Plc


Gasum Ltd


Google Inc


Lujatalo Oy


Metsä Group


Nordea Bank Finland Plc


Stora Enso Plc


Valio Ltd


Valmet Corporation


The Finnish Composer’s Copyright Society Teosto


Work highlights


  • Representing Gasum Ltd in an arbitration against Gazprom Export.
  • Acting for Lujatalo Oy in a dispute concerning the construction of a new hospital in Espoo, Finland.
  • Representing Google in Finnish court cases concerning data protection and privacy matters, including the ‘right to be forgotten’ as well as cases concerning issues under the Freedom of Speech Act.

Lindfors & Co Attorneys at Law

Lindfors & Co Attorneys at Law fields leading practitioners in arbitration and litigation processes and handles the full range of disputes, conflict management issues and conflict avoidance work for corporate clients. Firm founder Patrik Lindfors is highly regarded in the space and leads the practice, which includes Petra Kiurunen, who heads up the firm’s international arbitration group and has notable expertise in acting in construction, engineering, telecoms and IP claims. Tapio Rantala has represented clients in business disputes relating to contract law and securities issues, and has also handled insurance and labour disputes. Teemu Taxell joined the group in 2023.

Practice head(s):

Patrik Lindfors


Other key lawyers:

Petra Kiurunen; Antti Summa; Tapio Rantala; Jesse Rtiakallio; Teemu Taxell


Testimonials

‘Tapio Rantala is excellent partner. He is very analytical and precise at his work.’

‘The support and experience of the attorney is one of the best I have had during my career. Support is professional, prompt and business-minded.’

‘Patrik Lindfors is excellent with legal skills and is able to take different angles of the case into account. Also business understanding is great. All materials are done in time and with good quality to the point.’

Roschier

Roschier fields one of the largest dispute resolution practices in the Nordic region and, with offices in Helsinki and Stockholm, the firm regularly acts in a broad range of commercial disputes, with emphasis on international arbitration proceedings and Commercial Court disputes. The team is regularly involved in construction disputes, especially in the energy sector, and has also advised on post-M&A disputes, shareholder disputes, board liability matters and various corporate disputes. Aapo Saarikivi heads up the practice, and has extensive experience representing parties in various forms of alternative dispute resolution in Finland and internationally. Laila Sivonen excels in compliance work and ADR processes and has experience with various arbitration rules including FAI, SCC and AAA rules. Counsel Paula Airas is noted for her knowledge of M&A and other transactional disputes, including complex insolvency matters, and senior associate Joel Kujala assists with commercial arbitrations including post-M&A and distribution agreement disputes.

Practice head(s):

Aapo Saarikivi


Other key lawyers:

Paula Airas; Joel Kujala; Laila Sivonen


Testimonials

‘Roschier Dispute Resolution team is doing professional work, truly dedicating with and for the customer. Roschier Dispute Resolution team is always giving high value advice, always with a solution oriented mindset.’

‘Roschier Dispute Resolution team’s individuals are highly professional advisers. They are easy to reach, always present and they have extremely good communication skills and capabilities.’

‘Ability to pull together a strong and cohesive multi-dimensional team blending expertise on a number of topic areas related to a specific project.’

‘Paula Airas stands out. The team in general demonstrated solid expertise of a complex and emerging regulatory topic, and in particular was able to balance advice accounting for issues related to multiple and at times conflicting legal jurisdictions. The team also demonstrated political savvy to advise on government relations aspects.’

‘Very strong team where everyone has a voice. It’s truly a pleasure to work with this team!’

‘Very down to earth people, easy to work with. they anticipate in-house counsel’s needs very well.’

‘Strong, reputable firm, one of the best practices in Finland. An excellent arbitration team and also litigation specialists are great.’

‘Laila Sivonen is accessible and business-minded, easy to work with.’

Key clients

Microsoft


Nokia


Stora Enso


Fennovoima


Nuorisosäätiö


Kemira


Arla


R-Investicija


Work highlights


  • Acting for Finnish energy company Fennovoima in multiple arbitrations against Rosatom group companies arising in relation to the termination in April 2022 of the EPC Contract for the turnkey delivery of the Hanhikivi-1 nuclear power plant.
  • Representing the claimant, UAB R Investicija, and related smaller co-claimants in an SCC arbitration seated in Helsinki, under Lithuanian substantive law, against Finnish listed company Kesko Corporation relating to their joint venture in the Baltics and Belarus.
  • Acting for Nuorisosäätiö in a cluster of civil, criminal and administrative proceedings including an administrative dispute and a complaint to the Finnish Chancellor of Justice, relating to fraudulent actions of the previous board and the acts and omissions by the supervising authority, which have resulted in multi-million damages.

Avance Attorneys Ltd

Avance Attorneys Ltd covers the full spectrum of conflict management issues, assisting Finnish and foreign clients from various industry sectors with litigation and arbitration proceedings. The practice notably focuses on commercial and transaction-related litigation, construction disputes, finance and insolvency-related claims, as well as compliance related issues. Ulla Vuokila is experienced in corporate and commercial litigation and arbitration, including M&A disputes and shareholders’ agreement claims. Salla Suominen advises clients on complex disputes with a focus on insolvency-related matters and cases related to economic distress.

Practice head(s):

Ulla Vuokila; Salla Suominen


Other key lawyers:

Minna Katajoki; Vilma Makkonen; Nelli Ritala


Testimonials

‘Hard working team which has practical approach.’

‘Ulla Vuokila has long term experience in the W&I claim resolution space. Nelli Ritala is a rising star in the dispute resolution.’

‘Very experienced, which provides credibility to everything they do.’

‘Salla Souminen is professional, experienced and easy to deal with.’

‘The Avance team is rock solid in all aspects: capable in leading complex negotiations, suggesting new approaches to tough disagreements and collaborating among various stakeholders (management, investors etc.).’

‘Exceptional experience and drive to manoeuvre through the complex deal and litigation.’

‘Avance Attorneys Ltd has competence to assist with many kinds of business disputes. Also cases which contain suspicion of crime against the client. People in Avance have good contact with professors and other specialists, when needed.’

‘Partner Ulla Vuokila is an expert in Dispute Resolution, and she always does her best to find the most suitable resolution to the conflict. She has the ability to look at a question from different aspects and anticipate the next steps. In our business the best solution is seldom a trial if we can find a satisfactory solution on a pre-trial phase. Partner Ulla Vuokila is an excellent negotiator both pre-trial and during the litigation, and she is very discreet and elegant attorney to co-operate with. Her colleague Salla Suominen in Avance can be characterized in the same way and they work in close collaboration with each other.’

Bird & Bird

Bird & Bird fields a specialist team dedicated to dispute resolution, focusing on high-value arbitrations, trade secret disputes and white-collar crime cases. Tom Vapaavuori heads up the Helsinki office and works on a broad range of commercial litigation, arbitration and white-collar crime proceedings. Mikko Rajala acts as legal adviser to clients in dispute resolution and pre-dispute management matters in the real estate, leasing, construction and intellectual property arenas.

Practice head(s):

Tom Vapaavuori; Mikko Rajala


Hannes Snellman (Finland)

The ‘skillful and efficient‘ team at Hannes Snellman (Finland) provides high-end dispute resolution advice to both domestic and international clients, with key areas of expertise including M&A-related disputes, company law and shareholders’ disputes, international arbitration proceedings, compliance issues, white-collar crime cases, construction litigation and competition disputes. Anders Bygglin is a leading dispute resolution lawyer with a focus on commercial litigation and arbitrations; he often represents corporate clients in high-profile criminal and compliance related cases and disputes relating to executive incentive schemes and restrictive covenants. Anna-Maria Tamminen has experience representing various governments before the European Court of Justice and ICC Court of Arbitration, while Markus Manninen’s practice encompasses M&A and company law disputes, general commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings as well as claims involving sports law.

Practice head(s):

Anders Bygglin


Other key lawyers:

Anna-Maria Tamminen; Markus Manninen; Ina Rautiainen


Testimonials

‘Service orientation, availability, quality of service, easy collaboration.’

‘Professional expertise, customer service.’

‘Skillful and efficient way to handle legal assignments. Partners involved where needed, various levels of lawyers used wisely.’

‘The way Anders Bygglin communicates is to the point and with an understanding of the client’s business in the financing sector.’

‘Plenty of experience in domestic litigation – out of the box thinking – well formulated and thought-out strategies for litigation – Professionals one can rely on.’

‘I’ve worked with Markus Manninen and Ina Rautiainen. Markus has long experience in dispute resolution and litigation. He presents his thoughts precisely and gives clear answers. Both are pleasant to work with and you can rely on them meeting deadlines and getting back when promised.’

‘Great full service law firm.’

Key clients

Kesko Oyj


Republic of Poland


Ahlstrom-Munksjö Holdings 3 Oy


Sapphire BidCo Oy


Work highlights


  • Representing the Republic of Poland in a set-aside case resulting from an intra-EU BIT award before the ECJ and Swedish Supreme Court, with a value in dispute of over €176m.
  • Acting for Ahlstrom-Munksjö Holdings 3 Oy in two disputes concerning the redemption of shares in Ahlstrom-Munksjö. The disputed interest is €75m.
  • Representing a global technology company in a €12m construction arbitration against a consortium.

Krogerus

Krogerus' dispute resolution team is well-equipped to handle issues stemming from a wide variety of practice areas, including banking and finance disputes, M&A-related claims and construction litigation. The team also acts in breaches of representation and warranty issues, claims relating to the calculation of closing accounts and specific indemnity claims, and represents high-profile banks and financial institutions. Mikko Elonheimo is widely recognised for his knowledge of private enforcement and intellectual property disputes, with additional expertise in claims regarding commercial agreements, non-contractual liability questions and unfair marketing practices. Practice head Kirsi Kannaste is noted by clients as ‘an excellent arbitrator‘ and has extensive experience in high-level disputes and international arbitration proceedings. Juha Pekka Katainen is noted for being well versed in compliance matters, internal investigations and corporate offences, while Thomas Kolster is a key name for financial sector litigation.

Practice head(s):

Kirsi Kannaste


Other key lawyers:

Thomas Kolster; Mikko Elonheimo; Juha Pekka Katainen; Mikko Iso-Aho


Testimonials

‘The team has proven to be very flexible and adjust to our varying needs. As a liability insurer, we face a multitude of case types. This requires that the law firms we use are capable to adjust quickly to new and unexpected situations. They have not let us down.’

‘They are both knowledgeable and have a high sense of customer service. Always ready to assist also on short notice. I have worked most closely with Thomas Kolster, Mikko Iso-Aho and Kirsi Kannaste.’

‘A great team at building long standing relationships.’

‘Kirsi Kannaste is hard working and goes above and beyond to meet client demands.’

‘They are very good. Relevant experience within the team and they work together well.’

‘Kirsi Kannaste (partner): calm and professional style, good strategic thinking. Thomas Kolster (partner): very relevant experience, sees the forest for the trees, easy to liaise with. Mikko Iso-Aho (senior associate): very professional, great attention to detail.’

‘Professional and extremely responsive team.’

‘Kirsi Kannaste – top professional both as a legal expert and strategist as well as team leader.’

Key clients

Danske Bank


Kiinteistö Oy Espoon sairaala


Nuorisosäätiö


Work highlights


  • Representating Danske Bank as respondent in sanctions related claims from an OFAC SDN-listed Russian oligarch.
  • Acting as counsel to Kiinteistö Oy Espoon sairaala (a real estate company owned by the city of Espoo, the second largest city in Finland) in one of the city’s largest construction projects, where the contract value is approximately €125m, and the value of the disputes related to the project is currently €45m.
  • Advising Nuorisosäätiö on approximately 40 claims arising out of the foundation’s insolvency restructuring proceedings.

Merilampi Attorneys Ltd

Merilampi Attorneys Ltd handles a variety of contentious assignments including commercial litigation, domestic and international arbitration proceedings, white-collar defence issues, and insolvency related work. The firm has recently seen an increase in liability cases, most notably product liability and environmental liability claims, with shareholder disputes also an area of activity for the group. Jussi Ikonen has over 20 years experience and specialises in commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings at a domestic and global level. Heidi Merikalla-Teir regularly acts as an arbitrator and mediator.

Practice head(s):

Jussi Ikonen


Other key lawyers:

Heidi Merikalla-Teir; Tiina Järvinen


Testimonials

‘Effective and clear advice combined with easy accessible lawyers with detailed knowledge about complex subject matters.’

‘Tiina Järvinen was highly effective.’

‘Good, solid traditional law firm.’

‘Jussi Ikonen provides timely and insightful advice.’

‘They have very good knowledge and experts in areas like mergers and acquisitions.’

‘They take an active role.’

Key clients

Elisa Corporation


Lassila & Tikanoja Plc


Skanska Oy


Fujitsu Finland Oy


Municipality of Sysmä


Saxdor Yachts Oy


Finansiel Stabilitet SOV


Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority HSY


Work highlights


  • Representing Fujitsu Finland Oy in a contractual dispute involving several thousands of items of IT equipment where the city of Espoo has presented claims for breach of contract amounting to almost €5m plus penalty interest.
  • Acting for HSY in risk management relating to the biggest investment project in its history, the new wastewater treatment plant being built in Espoo’s Blominmäki bedrock.
  • Representing the municipality of Sysmä in a dispute involving a land lease agreement and the zoning of the leased area

Dittmar & Indrenius

Dittmar & Indrenius has an integrated dispute resolution practice, with in-depth knowledge of advocacy, mediation and settlement negotiations and cross-border and domestic arbitration proceedings, acting for clients from a wide variety of sectors including the telecoms, automotive and technology industries. The firm has a focus on privacy and data protection related disputes, and has acted in a number of landmark data protection disputes. Jussi Lehtinen has been active in cross-border arbitration proceedings, while Jan Ollila has a practice focused on advising clients on dispute management and strategy, arbitration proceedings and mediation. Helen Lehto has broad expertise in disputes concerning international trade and purchase and supply agreements, while Tom Ehrström is praised as 'a true professional'.

Practice head(s):

Jussi Lehtinen


Other key lawyers:

Jan Ollila; Helen Lehto; Tom Ehrström


Testimonials

‘Highly talented professionals.’

‘Easy to work with, broad view, depth of bench and solid ethics.’

‘Jussi Lehtinen, partner – seasoned litigator with good strategic view.’

‘You can trust that they always do what they have promised. Very easy to discuss, always reachable etc.’

‘I have worked the most with Tom Ehrström. He has always been very constructive and a true professional. Also, a very likeable person.’

‘Commitment to your case is excellent, their capabilities in “out-of box”-thinking in very demanding cases. They understand your needs and are very goal oriented. Also, the way they communicate (i.e. recommendations) is open, clear and easily understandable.’

‘Jussi Lehtinen, partner – exceptional, reliable, the way he takes care of your case is more than you can hope, always available and very good in communication.’

Key clients

Nobina Oy


Veho Oy Ab


Work highlights


  • Represented Nobina in the Court of Justice of the European Union in Finland’s largest state aid recovery case over unlawful aid granted to Nobina’s competitor.
  • Acting for a large Finnish city in administrative court proceedings against the data protection regulator’s decision that prohibits schools throughout Finland from using digital education platforms.
  • Representing a specialty metal products company in arbitral proceedings to secure a rare total cancellation of its purchase agreement for faulty production equipment.

DLA Piper Finland Attorneys Ltd

DLA Piper Finland Attorneys Ltd has vast experience in dealing with commercial disputes, especially cross-border and international disputes where the group benefits from its close working relationship with the rest of the firm’s global network. The team covers a broad range of areas including insurance and damages claims, white-collar crime and bribery matters, business secrets claims, banking and finance litigation and project and supply agreement disputes; it also handles international arbitration proceedings and litigation funding mandates. Jussi Savonen is experienced in representing companies, public institutions and private individuals in complex litigation and arbitration proceedings, and John-Henrik Spåre has represented clients in both the Supreme Court and Supreme Administrative Court. Pia Bräysy took over as practice head in early 2022 and counts Helsinki City Transport Authority as a key client.

Practice head(s):

Pia Bräysy


Other key lawyers:

Jussi Savonen; John-Henrik Spåre; Joona Haapamäki; Lauri Rantanen


Testimonials

‘Analytical and effective.’

‘Great knowledge in terms of procedure law and arbitration rules.’

‘Excellent service and very high level of service.’

Key clients

Helsinki City Transport Authority and Länsimetro Oy


Danske Bank A/S, Finland Branch


Solteq Plc


National Emergency Supply Agency


SEB Life International Assurance Company DAC


Fennia Mutual Insurance Company


European Chemicals Agency


Dentsu Aegis Network


MTV Oy


Nurminen Logistics Plc


Asset Management Company Arsenal Ltd


Work highlights


  • Represented Helsinki City Transport Authority and Länsimetro Oy in a large dispute regarding the termination of supply agreements for the Helsinki area metro automation.
  • Acting for National Emergency Supply Agency in various high-profile litigation and criminal proceedings against two suppliers of face masks during Covid-19.
  • Assisted the European Chemicals Agency with the coordination of multi-jurisdictional claims in Europe for collecting administrative charges levied for chemical registrations under EU Regulations.

Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)

Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) is experienced in commercial litigation and white-collar and corporate crime cases. The firm also handles arbitration cases and has recently been notably active in ad hoc arbitrations and institutional arbitration proceedings. Niina Rosenlund is the head of the dispute resolution team and assists clients with arbitrations, serving as sole arbitrator in both commercial disputes and share redemption cases. Fellow team head Tapio Väätäinen has acted in several civil litigation and corporate crime-related proceedings, while Terhi Holkeri stands out for her work on commercial and corporate-related litigation.

Practice head(s):

Niina Rosenlund; Tapio Väätäinen


Other key lawyers:

Terhi Holkeri


Testimonials

‘A very fine team in Finland and definitely a team to watch. I had the pleasure of working with an all female team, what a powerful experience!’

‘Niina Rosenlund and Terhi Holkeri are obviously very experienced in international dispute resolution (arbitration). I appreciate their communication style (very direct and eloquent). Their lawyering is impeccable. Just a pleasure to work with both of them, no tricks, no fuzz, simply very competent!’

‘Highly professional teams with various experts.’

Key clients

Quorum Rakennuttajarahasto II Ky


Koiviston Auto Group


Bankruptcy Estate of Talvivaara Sotkamo Oy


Youth Foundation / Nuorisosäätiö


Pipelife Finland Oy


Work highlights


  • Representing Youth Foundation in several ongoing legal proceedings both as claimant and as respondent with regard to claims arising out of disadvantageous and suspicious business decisions by the foundation’s former management.
  • Acting for Quorum Rakennuttajarahasto II Ky in a complex civil procedure and criminal investigation against Kalevala Rakennus Oy.
  • Representing Helsingin Bussiliikenne Oy in state aid proceedings in the European Court of Justice.

Frontia Attorneys at Law Ltd

Frontia Attorneys at Law Ltd’s dispute resolution team acts in claims stemming from a variety of sectors including the construction and engineering industries, and also handles competition and private enforcement related litigation, international arbitrations, white-collar crime cases and employment disputes. The team has also recently seen an increase in cross-border work and arbitrations, with Antti Jarvinen acting in several international arbitrations under ICC and SCC rules. Kimmo Heikkinen is highly regarded for construction, project delivery, company law and trade disputes, while Jussi Talvitie is noted for his white-collar crime and commercial litigation knowledge, with vast experience in anti-corruption and bribery cases, as well as trade secrets claims.

Practice head(s):

Antti Järvinen


Other key lawyers:

Kimmo Heikkinen; Jussi Talvitie


Testimonials

‘Dispute resolution practice in construction industry is the absolute best in the Finnish legal market. Very experienced and skilled team. Even though lawyers do not usually have in depth expertise in technical and engineering related details, the Frontia team has a wide understanding in these too and the ability to formulate the complex technical issues into the legal context.’

‘In addition to the very high level of expertise, Kimmo Heikkinen has an outstanding ability to simplify complex matters for the client in situations where there is a lot of uncertainties. Mr. Heikkinen and the team give very accurate predictions on the outcomes of the disputes and this provides the client a firm ground to base decisions and risk assessment related to possible litigation.’

‘Professional, attention to detail.’

HPP Attorneys

HPP Attorneys handles a broad range of disputes with particular expertise in claims relating to infrastructure projects, construction and industrial supplies, competition law infringements, corporate issues, post-M&A matters, transport issues and technology work. Marko Wainio leads the firm’s practice and focuses on commercial dispute resolution covering both court and arbitration proceedings, areas of expertise which also align with fellow co-head Mikko Leppä's practice, who also handles disputes arising from project disputes and interim injunctions.

Practice head(s):

Mikko Leppä; Marko Wainio


Other key lawyers:

Risto Sandvik


Testimonials

‘Huge knowledge and experience, deep thinking about the case, out of the box thinking. Effective communication and guidance of the client.’

‘Very client friendly firm. Down to earth attitude and clear advice. Very practical approach handling disputes.’

‘Mikko Leppä is a true professional. Very analytical way to approach a case but still easy to understand the reasoning behind and communication towards the client.’

‘Team is very forthcoming and always up the task.’

‘Been working with two individuals: Mikko Leppä and Risto Sandvik. Both do exceptional work.’

‘The team is unique in terms of their business mindset and understanding of customer needs. They are also very efficient in the way they process the case making it very easy for the customer.’

‘Strong knowledge and experience in dispute resolution combined with a unique touch of customers business understanding.’

‘HPP’s dispute resolution team stands out because of their client-orientated approach. I have been working with the team on several complex matters, and they have always succeeded to distinguish relevant matters to make decision making easy for the client and present the case successfully in court. HPP is clearly more capable to use their own initiative when resolving the cases, and have a commercial understanding of the client’s business.’

Key clients

Metsäliitto Cooperative


Neste plc


Talvivaara Sotkamo Ltd.


Wärtsilä Finland Oy


Port of Helsinki


NCC Industry Ltd.


Destia Group


State of Finland/ Ministry of Finance


The Finnish Transport Agency


CGI Finland Ltd


SkartaNYAB Oyj


Amiko Oy


Collector Bank AB


Phillip Morris


Nevel Oy


PRO-Keskus Oy


Turun Vesihuolto Oy


Sumitomo SHI FW Energia Oy


Pohjolan Rakennus Oy


Anglo Manx Trust Company Ltd


GreenHorizon Renewables a.s.


Autotalo Järvi Oy


Järvileasing Oy


Reima Oy


RemaSawco Oy


Work highlights


  • Acting as counsel to GreenHorizon Renewables a.s. in a dispute related to a sale of a wind farm portfolio.
  • Acting as counsel to RemaSawco Oy in a dispute related to a supply of state of the art digital and X ray equipment to a major sawmill.
  • Acting as counsel to SkartaNYAB Oyj in a highly complex dispute against the bankruptcy estate of a Finnish construction company.

Kotiranta & Co Attorney at Law Ltd

Kotiranta & Co Attorney at Law Ltd excels in a range of high-profile white-collar crime cases, securities disputes and commercial litigation. The firm also handles national and international arbitration proceedings, and clients include listed national and international corporations, small and mid-sized companies and entrepreneurs. Kai Kotiranta is a well-known litigator and is the founding partner of the firm; he is a go-to name in the Finnish market for corporate crime mandates and financial litigation.

Practice head(s):

Kai Kotiranta


Testimonials

‘Small practice that treats every client individually and makes you feel that you are being looked after professionally. They stand out as a practice with the best individuals at your service.’

‘Kai Kotiranta is one of the most respected practitioners in Finland. His knowledge is not just wide but superior across but especially in financial matters. His attention to details, preparation before every meeting sets him a part of others and far ahead.’

Key clients

Cargotec group


Sanoma group


Work highlights


  • Representing a publicly listed company in a case regarding suspected aggravated fraud inside the corporation.
  • Acting for a client in a landmark case regarding freedom of speech and search of domicile by the National Bureau of Investigation into a journalist’s home.
  • Defending the former CEO of a publicly listed IT company in a white-collar crime case regarding alleged misuse of insider information.

Lieke Attorneys Ltd.

Lieke Attorneys Ltd. handles high-profile litigation and arbitration proceedings including conflict management issues for a client roster of mid-sized and large companies and construction and energy businesses; the group is particularly active in claims arising from large construction projects and IT contracts. Marja Norrena has substantial experience representing clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings, and Helena Kalmanlehto is noted for her experience representing clients in commercial and corporate litigation, construction claims and insolvency proceedings. Annika Kiviharju left the firm in late 2022.

Practice head(s):

Marja Norrena


Other key lawyers:

Helena Kalmanlehto


Key clients

Cembrit Oy


Lexia Attorneys Ltd

Lexia Attorneys Ltd has a varied practice spanning conflict management and dispute resolution matters, and the team members have key experience acting as arbitrators in domestic and international arbitration proceedings. The group handles a spread of matters for clients in the healthcare, insurance, finance and construction sectors, and Kenneth Svartström, who heads up the practice, excels in litigation relating to projects in the engineering and energy sectors in Finland and abroad. Peter Jaari has experience in disputes arising from housing real estate transactions, including contractual disputes and developer’s responsibility claims.

Practice head(s):

Kenneth Svartström


Other key lawyers:

Peter Jaari


Testimonials

‘The team has great understanding of the subject issues (construction, dispute resolution) and is agile.’

‘Kenneth Svartström has deep knowledge and experience in dispute resolution and is very responsive and commercially astute.’

Key clients

Housing Association Poikluoma Ltd.


Martela Plc.


Municipality of Kittilä


Magnusson

Magnusson specialises in representing clients in the technology, energy, oil and gas, telecoms, retail, real estate and construction sectors, and regularly represent domestic and international clients in arbitral tribunals, mediation proceedings and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Jukka Blomberg has notable experience in handling business-related disputes in public courts and arbitration proceedings, and regularly represents clients in disputes relating to damages, corporate law, contracts, employment issues and real estate matters. Ville Salonen has wide experience in domestic and international court proceedings.

Practice head(s):

Jukka Blomberg; Ville Salonen


Testimonials

‘Group is small but effective. Quick replies to our queries. They know and follow those topics which are important for us.’

‘The Tampere groups manager, Ville Salonen, is great person and easy to talk and get contact. Willing to help and really interested in our problems and challenges. Ready to help and to get more information of relevant problem. Easy to be friends with him.’

‘Knowledge of the local market, commerciality.’

‘To-the-point responses, good guidance.’

Key clients

Several Finnish restaurant entrepreneurs


St1 Oy


STR Tecoil Oy


Teknos Group Oy


Work highlights


  • Assisting several Finnish restaurant entrepreneurs regarding pending litigation against the insurance company Pohjola.

Procopé & Hornborg

Procopé & Hornborg focuses on litigation and arbitration proceedings, and the teams handle large and complex antitrust, intellectual property, maritime and insurance claims. Asta Siponen has experience in assignments relating to contract law, tort and other liabilities and competition law, and has also represented clients in complex contract disputes. Ulla von Weissenberg specialises in domestic and international arbitration and is often involved in complex cross-border disputes. Turo Sumu and Joel Nurmi are noted for their experience in various areas including liability disputes and commercial claims.

Practice head(s):

Asta Siponen; Ulla von Weissenberg


Other key lawyers:

Turo Sumu; Joel Nurmi


Testimonials

‘Strong expertise in dispute resolution and always customer focused mindset. Fast and quality service.’

‘Strong expertise, professionalism, pleasant to work with.’

‘They master legal issues, but stand out from others with their talent in wording. The language they use is efficient and fluent.’

‘Ulla von Weissenberg is excellent.’

‘Small but effective team, solid performance and easy to work with.’

Attorneys at law Ratiolex Ltd.

Attorneys at law Ratiolex Ltd. offers the full range of dispute resolution services to a range of businesses, covering litigation and arbitration at both an international and domestic level for a variety of Finnish corporates. Group head Timo Ylikantola and Tiina Ruohonen are the key individuals; Ylikantola is praised by clients as ‘extremely dedicated‘.

Practice head(s):

Timo Ylikantola


Other key lawyers:

Tiina Ruohonen


Testimonials

‘Boutique law firm Ratiolex has first-class international arbitration capabilities, and it has a knowledgeable, hardworking quality team who are able to work within tight time-frames according to the client’s urgent needs.’

‘Timo Ylikantola is extremely dedicated and thorough and can quickly find relevant key legal elements in complex cross-border arbitration proceedings.’

‘The Team is highly experienced and professional!’

Key clients

RE/MAX Finland


Neele-Vat


Granlund


Warner Music


Polar Aviation


LänsiAuto


Verona International


Vaasan Oy


Onvest


GoGolf


Work highlights


  • Represented one of the leading Finnish bakery sector companies as a respondent in an arbitration proceeding under the Arbitration Rules of the Finland Chamber of Commerce (FAI) regarding an industrial property contract dispute.
  • Acted for GoGolf Finland Oy as a claimant and a redeemer in arbitration proceedings in accordance with Chapter 18 of the Limited Liability Companies Act concerning the right to squeeze-out and the redemption price of Oy Kurk Golf Ab’s minority shareholders’ shares.
  • Represented a financial subsidiary of a Finnish listed company which operated under the Finnish Act on Investment Services in confiscation for security proceedings in the District Court of Pohjanmaa.

Waselius & Wist

Waselius & Wist represents clients in all stages of domestic and international commercial litigation covering contract, employment and environmental claims; the team is also active in arbitration proceedings. Jan Waselius is a founding partner of the firm and leads the team along with Bernt Juthström and Christoffer Waselius. Key clients include traditional and renewable energy companies, PE houses, chemical companies and company board members. Antonina Paasikivi stands out for her experience in representing clients in employment and contract disputes as well as tort liability claims.

Practice head(s):

Jan Waselius; Bernt Juthström; Christoffer Waselius


Other key lawyers:

Antonina Paasikivi


Testimonials

‘Jan Waselius is a super senior figure in Finnish law, together with Christoffer Waselius, they are a highly respected team. They also have access to important resources such as senior academics. The direct access to these experienced lawyers was always possible.’

‘Jan Waselius has vast experience and excellent judgement, built on his many years of work as corporate lawyer.’

‘Christoffer Waselius has excellent overview and both share high work ethic standards.’

‘Unmatched dedication to client needs, always in time and budget, understands the cultural challenges of international disputes.’

‘Christoffer Waselius manages like no other to translate international client needs into Finnish litigation culture; always open for unbeaten tracks and out-of-the-box solutions.’

Key clients

Board members of Anttila Oy


Otso Gold


Alfa Oil


Essity Hygiene Products


Armin Schwarz Ice Action


NRC Group Finland


T. Rowe Price


Loomis, Automatia Pankkiautomaatit


Ejendals


NCH Suomi


BASF


Venator Corporation


Work highlights


  • Advised the board members of Anttila in criminal proceedings regarding board member’s liability as well as in separate civil proceedings concerning damages claims.
  • Advised Armin Schwarz/Ice Action in a case concerning contractual liability which has been pending since 2016.