Attorneys at law Ratiolex Ltd. is noteworthy for its capabilities in advising clients in major ICC arbitration proceedings. Timo Ylikantola leads the practice and leverages over two decades of experience counselling clients in domestic and international arbitration proceedings. Tiina Ruohonen is adept at assisting clients with disputes related to construction, energy and insolvency proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Responsiveness has been on point, and the ability to explain the process and details regarding the overall case to the customer has been very clear and good in a simplified, easy-to-understand manner. Spreading confidence that the case is in good hands.’
- ‘Ratiolex is truly capable in international arbitration proceedings; its partners are efficient and highly skilled, able to internalise an incredible amount of information and facts in a short period of time and manage extensive international processes transparently and in plain language.’
- ‘Timo Ylikantola has an excellent ability to grasp key points and the overall picture from broad and complex international entities, and he is a brilliant cross-examiner. Timo Ylikantola and Tiina Ruohonen worked tirelessly to help us win a very challenging and complex arbitration case.’
- ‘Overall very high-quality service, good content, able to listen to customers, fast and accurate service.’
- ‘Ratiolex is extremely diligent and maintains very high-quality standards. You can really feel that they want to find the best possible solution and, if necessary, they will fight and want to win legal proceedings.’
- ‘Timo Ylikantola has in-depth expertise and experience in arbitration proceedings, he has excellent argumentation skills, and, when necessary, masterful cross-examination skills. Timo is currently undoubtedly one of Finland's leading counsels in arbitration proceedings. Timo Ylikantola and Tiina Ruohonen successfully represented us in complex arbitration proceedings.’
Key clients
- RE/MAX Finland
- Neele-Vat
- Granlund
- Vaasan Oy
- Respect Project
- Wihuri
- Onvest
- Veikko Laine
- Warner Music
- Polar Aviation
Work highlights
Represents a state before the District Court of Helsinki in EUR 4 billion investment protection treaty-related dispute concerning the recognition and enforcement of a foreign arbitral award.
Represents a state in legal proceedings worth of EUR 2.6 billion in Finland concerning the international energy treaty (The European Charter Treaty, 1994).
Represented the claimant and counterclaim’s respondent, Finland’s largest company providing subcontracting services to photographic companies, in arbitration proceedings under the Arbitration Rules of the Finland Chamber of Commerce (FAI) regarding contractual disputes and the IT2022 YSE terms and conditions.
Practice head
Timo Ylikantola
Other key lawyers
Tiina Ruohonen