Dispute Resolution & Insolvency

  • We represented a Finnish public entity in extensive litigation concerning a contractor''s liability related to defects in asphalt during a guarantee period
  • We represented the State of Finland in an indemnification dispute regarding the Finnish Ministry of Environment's decision on type approval
  • We represented a major Russian fur auction organizer in a dispute against a Finnish freight forwarder and bonded concerning applicability of general terms
  • We represented a Finnish publicly listed leasing company against a leading global clothing retailer in multimillion arbitration regarding damages based on a lease agreement
  • We represented a leading UK provider of waste management solutions in a dispute in ICC arbitration regarding the purchase of an industrial plant
  • We represented the Republic of Finland in an EU law and harmonisation related dispute on damages concerning a decision on excise tax
  • We represented the Republic of Finland in an indemnification dispute regarding type approval
  • We represented shareholders in the redemption of their shares in a large arbitration squeeze-out procedure under the Companies Act
  • We represented a large international machine manufacturer in a dispute regarding product liability
  • We defended an international retail trade chain company in a dispute that is akin to a class action brought by dozens of storekeepers against our client related to the delivery of the chain’s products and compensation of damages
  • We represented a listed real estate investment company in a multimillion euro dispute relating to a loan arrangement
  • We represented a worldwide leading machinery supplier in a multimillion euro M&A dispute

Arbitration

  • We represent a major Finnish retail trade entity in a construction dispute against a multinational construction company. The dispute concerns contractor's liability during guarantee period

Associations & Foundations

  • We advised various entities linked to the economics students in relation to several cases arising from the merger of several Finnish Universities, including widely covered disputes
  • We advised the Union of Professional Engineers in Finland on pending disputes including a litigation over membership fees involving a substantial monetary interest (appeal pending)
  • We advised a number of nationally operating associations and foundations on mergers of their operations and assets
  • We advised a number of large Finnish associations and foundations on respect of operational changes necessitated by the Political Parties Act and in respect of issues relating to alleged prohibited election financing
  • We assisted the Council of Finnish Foundations in drafting the code foundation governance
  • We advised The Youth Foundation (Nuorisosäätiö) on preparing reports to the Finnish Authorities in relation to the operations of the foundation

Construction & Real Estate

Employment & Labour

  • We represented Iittala Group Oy Ab in various employment law matters and in two disputes dealing with employee termination
  • We represented Reebok Finland Oy in various employment law matters and in a litigation case concerning discrimination
  • We represented the City of Järvenpää in litigation concerning the termination of an office
  • We represented City of Orivesi in litigation concerning the change of official duties of a certain official

Shipping, Transportation and Insurancy

  • We represented the shipowners when a vessel grounded in Finland
  • We represented the cargo underwriters in loss of valuable cargo during transport to Russia
  • We represented the interest of a charterer in disputes relating to the actions taken by Finnish unions
  • We have successfully represented various shipowners reclaiming faiway dues
  • We represented cargo underwriter in court cases relating to damage of cargo during sea transport