Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Finland
Band 2
About
Provided by Roschier
Roschier’s Dispute Resolution practice is one of the largest in the Nordic region. A unique feature of Roschier’s Dispute Resolution practice is its cross-border nature. The Helsinki and Stockholm offices, with a total of some 50 dispute resolution practitioners, allow Roschier to take on larger and more complex disputes than most other firms in the region.
The practice focuses on the major commercial disputes in the region, with particular emphasis on international arbitration and complex commercial court disputes. In addition, risk management and strategic advice make up an important part of the practice. Lawyers of the practice group regularly serve as arbitrators.
A practice area that has grown considerably over the last 5-10 years is competition damages actions, both in court and in arbitration. Roschier has been instructed in multiple competition damages matters that are currently in an active phase, with claims rising to hundreds of millions of euros.
Project- and construction-related disputes, especially in the energy sector, have traditionally been a focus area, and we are again seeing growth in this practice area along with the economic upswing and increased activity in large-scale industrial projects.
Roschier Dispute Resolution practice regularly handles corporate and M&A related disputes.
Over the last few years, Roschier's practice has also experienced an increase in white-collar crime and compliance-related assignments.
Chambers Review
Roschier has a strong practice recognised for its capabilities in cases with cross-border aspects, including international arbitration. The law firm's expertise covers a broad range of commercial disputes, with additional know-how in white-collar crime matters. Its lawyers are particularly recommended for Nordic-wide disputes because of their strong ties with the law firm's Stockholm office.
Work Highlights
- Roschier represented Fennovoima in several ICC arbitrations against Rosatom regarding the termination of the EPC contract for the turnkey delivery of the Hanhikivi-1 nuclear power plant.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Roschier's experts ask the right questions and focus on the essentials. They are available and proactive."
"The lawyers are very responsive and dedicated."
"Roschier's offices in Finland and Sweden work truly as one law firm."
"The team is able to handle multiple and simultaneously intertwined disputes with complex procedural issues. The lawyers are very responsive and willing to work with clients to find optimal outcomes."
"The Roschier team provides highly actionable, clear and pragmatic advice."
"Roschier's experts ask the right questions and focus on the essentials. They are available and proactive."
"The lawyers are very responsive and dedicated."
"Roschier's offices in Finland and Sweden work truly as one law firm."
"The team is able to handle multiple and simultaneously intertwined disputes with complex procedural issues. The lawyers are very responsive and willing to work with clients to find optimal outcomes."
"The Roschier team provides highly actionable, clear and pragmatic advice."
Notable Practitioners
Aapo Saarikivi acts in a variety of commercial litigation cases and is also involved in domestic and international arbitration matters, including ICC proceedings. He also advises clients on white-collar crime investigations.
"Aapo is exceptionally analytical in dealing with complex multi-jurisdictional matters and is very easy to work with. He's a real team player."
"He is very organised, into the details, calm and on top of things. He is just excellent."
"He is an excellent lawyer, including in the class action space. He has a comprehensive understanding of Finnish law as well as a familiarity with European law too."
"Aapo Saarikivi is a very solid professional who listens to the customer and provides concrete solutions for the matter at hand."
"Aapo is very clear and sees the big picture."
Ranked Lawyers at
Roschier
Finland
Members
Provided by Roschier
Head of Department
Ansa Kallioja
Henrik Sajakorpi
Joel Kujala
Juho Hellgren
Kaisa Leppänen
Laila Sivonen
Miisa Happonen
Nika Larkimo Husa
Paula Airas
Tero Toivonen