Krogerus‘s competition team covers a wide array of matters related to horizontal and vertical competition law arrangements, merger control procedures, abuse of dominance, public procurement, and state aid. The firm’s well-established client base covers the healthcare, pharmaceuticals, energy, and telecommunications sectors. Practice co-head Leena Lindberg advises private sector clients on complex merger control, FDI, and regulatory matters, while fellow co-head Simo Autio is well equipped to assist contracting authorities and tenderer in complex healthcare and technology-related services procurement. Katri Joenpolvi is particularly impressive in proceedings pertaining to cartels and vertical restraints, and advises clients on exemption regulations.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are easy to work with and know how to simplify even the most complex legal matters into something understandable. The team is always able to provide responsive answers.’
- ‘Katri Joenpolvi and Alina Böling are very talented lawyers who understand clients' needs. They always provide clear recommendations and know both the legal framework and industry practices exceptionally well.’
- ‘Good in litigation. Top-notch professionals with very good skills in legal arguments. Very high level of quality and work rate.'
- ‘Leena Lindberg has a strong knowledge and good understanding of our industry and market situation. Client focused and available as needed.’
- ‘We have appreciated the team's great expertise, pragmatic way of acting and clear advice. The team is very responsive and collaboration with them has been pleasant.’
- ‘Great team that is easy and pleasant to work with. Superb knowledge and responsiveness. Great contacts with the local competition authority which is beneficial in communication with them.’
Key clients
- Veho Oy Ab
- GlobalConnect Oy
- Nobina Oy
- Attendo Suomi Oy
- Dahl Suomi Oy
- Steveco Oy
- Viking Line Abp
- AB Trav och Galop (ATG)
- Kokkolan Satama
- Elisa Oyj
- HKFoods Oyj
- Yliopiston Apteekki
Work highlights
Advised Attendo Suomi Oy on a case concerning the alleged obstruction of a competition authority's surprise inspection.
Advised Dahl Suomi Oy on Market Court and Supreme Administrative Court proceedings in which the FCCA proposed a fine for alleged prohibited cooperation between companies in the Finnish market for plastic HVAC infrastructure pipeline products.
Advised Meridiam SAS on various aspects of a major public procurement matter involving the construction and lease of several public buildings in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area.
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Practice head
Simo Autio; Leena Lindberg
Other key lawyers
Katri Joenpolvi; Alina Böling; Eveliina Tanskanen