Ms Ulla von Weissenberg > Procopé & Hornborg > Helsinki, Finland > Lawyer Profile
Procopé & Hornborg Offices
ETELÄESPLANADI 18
PO BOX 1077
00101 HELSINKI
Finland
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Ms Ulla von Weissenberg
Work Department
Shipping & Logistics, Insurance, Commercial Contracts, Corporate Responsibility & Sustainable Law, Dispute Resolution, Energy & Infra
Position
Partner Ulla von Weissenberg is the head of Procopé & Hornborg’s Shipping & Logistics practice area, using her extensive knowledge of maritime and transport law to advise customers on a wide range of legal issues. Ulla advises clients on all aspects of international maritime, transport and aviation law as well as on a wide range of issues relating to international trade – including extensive trade compliance and sanctions advice.
She also has broad experience in extensive logistics contracts as well as handling various demanding insurance matters, connected to maritime and transport issues as well as “non-marine” matters alike. In addition, Ulla has also strong expertise within the field of shipbuilding and ship purchases, and related disputes.
Ulla is known for her litigation skills, and she is regularly involved in complex cross-border disputes both in various arbitration proceedings as well as before local courts that require both extensive legal knowledge and exceptional negotiation skills. She is praised for being easily approachable yet extremely professional at the same time.
Career
Procopé & Hornborg, Partner 2019-
Borenius, Partner 2012-2018
Borenius, Specialist Partner 2009-2011
Aminoff & Weissenberg, Partner 2003-2009
Jan Aminoff, Associate 1998-2003
Roschier-Holmberg & Waselius, Associate 1997-1998
Baltic Crew International, Crew Manager 1994-1997
Languages
Finnish, Swedish and English
Memberships
| Finnish Bar Association, member of the Group of Experts of Transport and Traffic Law International Bar Association (IBA), vice-chair of the Maritime & Transport Law Commission Finnish Maritime Law Association (CMI), board member Finnish Lifeboat Institution, board member Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association in Finland (WISTA Ry) Finnish Arbitration Association Legal Society in Finland |
Education
Bar Admission, 2000, Helsinki, Finland
Master of Laws, 1996, University of Turku, Finland
Lawyer Rankings
Finland > Dispute resolution
With a particular focus on antitrust, IP, maritime, insurance, and commercial disputes, Procopé & Hornborg has built a strong reputation for handling litigation and arbitration matters. Under the leadership of Asta Siponen and Ulla von Weissenberg
, the team represents Finnish municipalities and European clients, particularly from the automotive, energy, manufacturing, insurance and transport sectors.
Finland > Maritime and transport
(Hall of Fame)Procopé & Hornborg’s shipping and logistics team is well equipped to handle maritime, transport, and insurance matters, with a particular focus on contentious mandates. The team addresses a wide range of issues, including cargo claims, collision disputes, and the negotiation of purchase agreements. Other key areas of strength for the practice include project financing work and disputes related to shipping vessel equipment. Ulla von Weissenberg leads the group, with extensive experience in advising on insurance matters and international trade mandates.
Lawyer Rankings
- Hall of Fame Finland > Maritime and transport
- Maritime and transport Finland
- Dispute resolution Finland