Tero Kovanen
Global Guide 2024
Band 4 : Dispute Resolution
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About
Provided by Tero Kovanen
Practice Areas
Tero advises on questions related to commercial dispute resolution. Tero splits his time between Helsinki and New York, where he has completed studies in the past, and he also serves as the President of AIJA’s (International Association of Young Lawyers) International Arbitration Commission. As such, Tero’s assignments often have an international focus.
In addition to all aspects of commercial arbitration and litigation, including regulatory appeals, Tero regularly advises the upper management of especially overseas companies on preventive conflict management, directors’ liability, and white-collar crimes. Tero has also gained further experience on secondment with a leading distributor of pharmaceuticals and health products.
Tero is one of the co-authors of the newest in-depth commentary on the Finnish Arbitration Act.
Professional Memberships
Association Internationale des Jeunes Avocats – AIJA – President of the International Arbitration Commission
Chambers Review
Global
Progressing in the rankings, Tero Kovanen assists with a variety of commercial disputes, including construction cases. He is also active in arbitration.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."