Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Finland
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About
Provided by Borenius
Borenius offers legal services in all aspects of domestic and cross-border dispute resolution, including conflict management and strategic planning. Our experienced Dispute Resolution line is best known for coordinating large and complex cases from initial conflict management to trial.
Our Corporate Crime practice has a notable track record of accomplishments in landmark corporate crime cases. We are experienced in tactical interventions that mitigate the impact of potential investigations and trials and excel at preventive conflict management. Borenius’ specialists regularly advise and train our clients in top management liability issues.
We have represented both Finnish and foreign clients in commercial litigation in various courts of law in all areas of business. We also have extensive experience in handling arbitration proceedings under various arbitration rules as well as in ad hoc arbitration. Our experts frequently serve as arbitrators in domestic and international commercial proceedings. We assist our clients through every stage of arbitration from drafting arbitration clauses to conducting arbitration proceedings as well as in the enforcement of domestic and foreign arbitral awards.
Our clients appreciate and regularly turn to us for our strong expertise in disputes related to construction, M&A arrangements, IPR, employment, insurance, and unfair business practises. They praise us for our strong, strategic and pragmatic approach and working attitude.
Chambers Review
Borenius has a well-reputed practice recognised for defending clients in corporate crime, environmental liability and civil litigation. The team is active in disputes in a variety of industries, including construction, mining, energy, healthcare and financial services. The law firm's expertise also extends to arbitration proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Borenius defended Stockmann in a damages claim brought by LähiTapiola Keskustakiinteistöt for premature termination after the retailer terminated its rental agreement with the landlord following its corporate restructuring.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Borenius provides truly excellent argumentation for disputes and has a good collaboration with the in-house team."
"The lawyers are always reachable and quick to answer any questions. They are also proactive in looking after the case."
"Borenius really delve deep into the matter."
"The team understand our needs and react immediately."
"It is a strong team with a lot of in-house expertise. Borenius covers all different disciplines of legislation, and the lawyers provide very quick responses."
"Borenius provides truly excellent argumentation for disputes and has a good collaboration with the in-house team."
"The lawyers are always reachable and quick to answer any questions. They are also proactive in looking after the case."
"Borenius really delve deep into the matter."
"The team understand our needs and react immediately."
"It is a strong team with a lot of in-house expertise. Borenius covers all different disciplines of legislation, and the lawyers provide very quick responses."
Notable Practitioners
Markus Kokko deals with a broad range of litigation matters, including breach of commercial agreements and white-collar crime proceedings. He is also involved in domestic and international arbitration mandates.
"Markus Kokko is very capable and responsive."
Kristiina Liljedahl is a skilled lawyer who handles work safety offences, construction disputes and trade secret disputes, among other cases.
"Her performance is outstanding. She listens carefully, and is extremely service-oriented and well organised. She understands our business very well and keeps us up to date throughout the dispute process."
"Kristiina Liljedahl is great in disputes and highly recommended."
Progressing in the rankings, Tero Kovanen assists with a variety of commercial disputes, including construction cases. He is also active in arbitration.
"Tero Kovanen has an excellent theoretical background and, with his experience and general commercial awareness, he always tries to consider the commercial impact and not simply the legal implications."
"He has very deep knowledge in dispute resolution, especially in construction cases. Tero is very easy to work with and he always makes himself available."
"Tero is always holding the reins and doesn't drop the ball. He is also very business-minded."
"He has broad knowledge and experience."
"Tero is very responsive and goal-oriented. He is able to handle and solve complicated matters."
Ranked Lawyers at
Borenius
Finland
Members
Provided by Borenius
Jari Gadd
Kaisa Voutilainen
Lapiolahti Saara
Markus von Schrowe