Bird & Bird‘s competition team works alongside other practice groups in the firm to cover the entire scope of EU and domestic law matters. The practice has notable expertise in the telecommunications, media, technology, energy, and industrial sectors. Practice head Katia Duncker is experienced across competition law and public procurement matters. Jori Taipale leads the team’s Nordic regional operations, while Petteri Metsä-Tokila handles matters concerning merger control, distribution strategies, and abuse of dominance.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Bird & Bird's competition team stands out for combining exceptional legal insight with practical advice.'
- ‘Katia Duncker is an outstanding competition lawyer with a great ability to cut through complex legal issues and deliver practical, business-oriented solutions. She is calm, strategic and takes a hands-on, collaborative approach.'
- ‘The EU and competition team is always on point and reliable.’
- 'Katia Duncker stands out for her expertise.'
Key clients
- MTV Oy
- Esperi Care Oy
- S-Bank Ltd (S-Pankki Oyj)
- Patria Oyj
- Edita Group Plc
- Koskisen Oyj
Work highlights
Advised Koskisen Oyj on its acquisition of Iisveden Metsä Oy's business, handling the complex merger notification processes in Finland and Estonia.
Continuously advised Esperi Care Oy on competition law-related matters.
Advised Patria Oyj on the 90% acquisition of Belgium-based digital defence platform provider ILIAS Solutions.
Practice head
Katia Duncker
Other key lawyers
Jori Taipale; Petteri Metsä-Tokila