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Borenius Offices

Borenius
ETELÄESPLANADI 2
00130 HELSINKI
Finland
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Mr Tero Kovanen

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Work Department

Dispute Resolution

Position

Partner Tero Kovanen advises on questions related to dispute resolution. In addition to litigation and arbitration, Tero also has knowledge on alternative dispute resolution, particularly mediation. He is specialised in liability issues relating to contracts and damages.

Career

Prior to graduating from the University of Helsinki, Tero worked for several years as a Trainee in other major Finnish law firms in the field of dispute resolution.

Tero has also studied legal conflict management at the Hofstra University School of Law in New York and is familiar with the U.S.  federal civil and criminal procedures as well as with arbitration proceedings under the AAAs rules.

Tero currently holds the position of President of AIJA’s International Arbitration Commission.

Languages

Finnish, English

Memberships

Finnish Bar Association; AIJA – International Association of Young Lawyers; Finnish Arbitration Association.

Education

Bar Admission, 2015, Helsinki, Finland. Master of Laws, 2011, University of Helsinki, Finland.

Lawyer Rankings

Finland > Dispute resolution

(Next Generation Partners)

Tero Kovanen – Borenius

Specialising in corporate crime cases and investigations, Borenius‘ dispute resolution practice is also highly competent in commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings. Leading the ‘high-class team of professionals’ is Markus Kokko, who has experience in a variety of business sectors, including the chemicals, financial markets, trade, retail and mining industries. Kristiina Liljedahl has experience in domestic and international commercial litigation and arbitration, frequently across the real estate, energy and the chemical industries. Tero Kovanen specialises in commercial dispute resolution with a particular focus on international arbitration and cross-border mandates with a strong track record in the energy sector. Emma Niemistö arrived from Merilampi Attorneys Ltd in April 2023 and has a focus on disputes involving the construction industry.

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