The litigation and arbitration practice at DLA Piper Finland Attorneys Ltd draws on the firm’s full-service offering to assist clients with M&A disputes, real estate and banking and finance disputes. Head of the team, Pia Bräysy, regularly handles commercial disputes and is regularly engaged in disputes across the technology, transport, and logistics sectors. John-Henrik Spåre is adept at representing clients in contractual and non-contractual damage claims.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The overall level of service is exceptional. The firm’s approach is truly business-minded.’
- ‘John-Henrik Spåre has a rational and pragmatic approach to cases, and wants to find good solutions for the client. He represents clients holistically. I trust his approach and views on the cases and process.’
- ‘The advice and guidance we have received from Pia Bräysy has been outstanding!’
- ‘Pia Bräysy is highly knowledgeable within her area of expertise (involvency proceedings) and she has been forward-leaning and proactive in all aspects. We are a Swedish company with little (to none) knowledge about Finnish law, and under those circumstances, it is extremely valuable to have someone like Pia who can guide and provide advice on how to act. ’
- ‘Strong commitment, proactive mentality, high level of expertise, efficient working, fast response time and availability.’
Key clients
- Helsinki City Transport Authority
- Danske Bank A/S, Finland Branch
- National Emergency Supply Agency (NESA)
- SEB Life International Assurance Company DAC
- Fennia Mutual Insurance Company
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- MTV Oy
- Nurminen Logistics Plc
- Asset Management Company Arsenal Ltd
Work highlights
Represented our clients in a major dispute concerning the termination of supply agreements for the automation of the Helsinki metro.
Represent National Emergency Supply Agency (NESA) in various high-profile litigation and criminal proceedings against several suppliers of facemasks during COVID-19. NESA, on behalf of State of Finland, ordered facemasks worth over 10 MEUR from the suppliers, and the ordered masks did not meet the quality requirement and turned out to be unfit for use.
Assist the European Chemicals Agency with coordination of multi-jurisdictional claims on Europe for collecting administrative charges levied for chemical registrations under EU Regulations.
Practice head
Pia Bräysy
Other key lawyers
John-Henrik Spåre; Antti Laaksonen