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We offer the full range of commercial litigation and arbitration services, often involving significant cross-border aspects. Our renowned expertise in this area is based on complex and high-value assignments across a wide range of industries and our capability to reach an early and successful resolution to our clients’ disputes. We have strong expertise in strategic advisory assignments and liability risk assessments, corporate offences and investigations as well as compliance matters. Many of our practitioners regularly serve as arbitrators and we are also well-experienced in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Our focus is never the dispute in itself but how to resolve the conflict in your best interest or avoid it altogether.
Chambers Review
Krogerus has a well-reputed team advising on a variety of litigation and arbitration proceedings, including enforcement cases. The law firm frequently handles contentious construction matters, with further experience assisting with post-M&A and shareholder disputes. It has additional expertise in multi-jurisdictional mandates.
Work Highlights
- Krogerus defended Kiinteistö Oy Espoon sairaala against claims brought by a construction company regarding the delayed construction of a new hospital in Espoo.
Strengths
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"Krogerus has excellent focus and dedication combined with an extensive knowledge base."
"The team have a proactive approach, which is highly appreciated, and their response times are short."
"The lawyers provide clear and understandable answers and explanations to each question. They are able to put themselves in the client's position, and present and explain alternative courses of action that take into account commercial, economic and entrepreneurial aspects."
"The practitioners are very analytical, responsive and active, with a solution-oriented approach."
"The team have very good technical and strategic skills. The lawyers keep us updated on developments and also have good commercial awareness."
"Krogerus has excellent focus and dedication combined with an extensive knowledge base."
"The team have a proactive approach, which is highly appreciated, and their response times are short."
"The lawyers provide clear and understandable answers and explanations to each question. They are able to put themselves in the client's position, and present and explain alternative courses of action that take into account commercial, economic and entrepreneurial aspects."
"The practitioners are very analytical, responsive and active, with a solution-oriented approach."
"The team have very good technical and strategic skills. The lawyers keep us updated on developments and also have good commercial awareness."
Notable Practitioners
Head of practice Kirsi Kannaste rises in the rankings this year. She assists with a variety of commercial disputes, including post-M&A conflicts and damages claims. She is also increasingly visible in arbitration.
"She is a high-level, effective and sophisticated professional."
"Kirsi has a profound knowledge of litigation and consumer matters. In addition to her know-how, she is a wise and nice person to work with."
"Kirsi has excellent client-interface skills and her level of sophistication is superb."
"Kirsi Kannaste is fantastic to work with."
"She is a good litigator who is able to offer valuable support in evaluating potential disputes."
Mikko Elonheimo is an esteemed lawyer who acts on a variety of contentious topics, including civil and criminal liability cases.
"Mikko Elonheimo is one step ahead all the time."
"He is a brilliant litigator."
"It is a very clear and easy collaboration with Mikko."
Advancing in the rankings, Thomas Kolster is a skilled lawyer who regularly assists financial institutions with litigation and arbitration. He has particular experience in insurance and liability disputes, including cases involving W&I and D&O policies.
"Thomas is very experienced. He has a proactive approach but still listens to the customer and understands what they want and need. In addition, communicating with him is easy."
"He shows incredibly quick comprehension with direct suggestions and alternative courses of action. He also has experience in the field of arbitration."
"Thomas Kolster is not only an experienced litigation lawyer but he also has lots of knowledge with regard to substantial matters, so he is a valuable sparring partner in relation to procedural issues and also substantial law matters."
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