Legal 500 Dispute Resolution Finland

“Eija Warma-Lehtinen excels at providing advice on this without too much legalese.” The Krogerus team is particularly strong in assisting Nordic and international clients in drafting director and employee contracts, representing clients in labour disputes and arbitrations, and advising on mass layoffs and employee-related transactions. It also offers niche pension advice. Carola Möller focuses on labour law litigation and works with Emmi Mäkelä, a senior associate, expert in day-to-day work and executive contracts. Magnusson represents clients in criminal, civil and arbitration proceedings and also provides mediation and alternative dispute resolution services. Jukka Blomberg specializes in litigation, energy arbitration, and ad hoc arbitration; while Ville Salonen represents companies in the energy, mining, corporate and M&A sectors. Procopé & Hornborg`s dispute resolution team covers both litigation and arbitration for Finnish municipalities and European clients operating in the construction and pharmaceutical sectors. Asta Siponen is an experienced litigator specializing in complex contract disputes, while Ulla von Weissenberg focuses on litigation and sanctions in the maritime, transport, aviation and international trade sectors. Bruun & Hjejle has extensive experience in national and cross-border disputes, arbitration and mediation; Notable areas of expertise include commercial litigation, commercial litigation, professional liability matters, as well as competition, taxation, state aid and public law claims. Ole Spiermann, Practice Manager, focuses on internal investigations, disciplinary cases, criminal proceedings and money laundering cases, while Karsten Kristoffersen has expertise in the oil and gas industry. In a recent high-profile case, the Group represented Danske Bank in a money laundering case involving the Estonian branch. Other topics include environmental damage, product liability issues, real estate litigation and insolvency claims. The “very pragmatic and straightforward approach” of Dottir Attorneys Ltd. In labor law is praised by clients, especially with regard to day-to-day labor law issues and labor law disputes.

The group has recently expanded beyond its initial client base of large start-ups to advise a wide range of Finnish and international clients in the fields of technology and media. Samuel Kääriäinen, Practice Manager, is known for his work in labour disputes and negotiations, as well as employee data protection and corporate restructuring issues, while Antti Rajamäki focuses on collective agreements, directors` contracts and employee-related disputes. “Accura`s Disputed team has an excellent track record with a long history, particularly in the area of insurance litigation. The advice goes straight to the point and is absolutely business-oriented. It is an extraordinary pleasure to work with them, both legally and personally. Highly recommended! Réti, Várszegi and partners PwC`s legal team is praised for its “experience, knowledge, meticulous work and relationships”. She is mainly active in tax litigation, insolvency and debt collection for debtors and also regularly represents domestic and foreign companies in disputes with competition authorities. The main characters are László Réti, Zoltán Várszegi and Dániel Kelemen.

“Marja Norrena is an expert in litigation, cross-examination, and with her very analytical and cool approach, she can lead the client`s case very efficiently.” Gorrissen Federspiel`s department deals with arbitration, mediation and litigation at national and international level. Henriette Gernaa, Practice Director, has expertise in construction, accounting, energy, insurance and post-M&A litigation, and Jacob Skude Rasmussen focuses on shipping, white-collar crime, professional negligence and international litigation. Other areas of expertise include construction, professional liability, banking, IT and immigration disputes. Kenneth Hvelplund Pedersen is also an important name. Dittmar & Indrenius` “innovative” employment team is valued by clients for its broad and deep expertise in labour law, covering collective bargaining, food drivers, pensions and outsourcing and discrimination issues. Seppo Havia is a “leading expert” in labour law and a well-known litigator and leads the team with Suvi Knaapila, who is a key point of contact for mass redundancies, pension issues and labour disputes.