Ms Emma Niemistö > Borenius > Helsinki, Finland > Lawyer Profile

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.

Borenius‘ real estate, environment and construction practice assists clients with real estate transactions, construction projects and mandates in the renewable energy sector. Group co-head Christian Fogelholm focuses on real estate transactions, while managing partner Casper Herler handles a range of advice related to environmental law, natural resources and infrastructure projects; and fellow co-head Ari Kaarakainen specialises in transactions with a particular emphasis on real estate and infrastructure work. The team’s capabilities were strengthened in May 2023 by the arrival of construction practitioner Emma Niemistö, who advises on infrastructure and industrial projects, with expertise in international forms of contracting; she leads the new projects and construction team.