Robert advises on insolvency and dispute resolution. Robert has substantial experience in advising companies, creditors, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders on a variety of liquidations, distressed situations, and complex restructuring matters. During his career, Robert has engaged in more than 400 insolvency and corporate related tasks and has acted as administrator in bankruptcies and restructurings. In addition to legal insolvency proceedings, Robert has also participated in several voluntary restructurings advising both the creditors and the distressed companies.

Robert also advises on company law and corporate governance issues. Robert has participated in various company-law-related disputes such as corporate liability and unlawful distribution of assets. He has also engaged in several disputes relating to recovery proceedings and enforcement of pledges and foreign judgments. Robert has substantial experience in voluntary liquidation of companies, having liquidated over 30 companies.

In addition to his law degree from the University of Helsinki in 2007, Robert has completed a master of business administration (M.B.A.) from Aalto University in 2014 specializing in Applied Finances and Accounting.

Robert heads the firm’s Restructuring & Insolvency team.

Rankings

Chambers Europe

• Restructuring & Insolvency

Chambers Europe | 2018
“Young talent.”
“Very dynamic and has good communication skills.”

IFLR1000

• Restructuring & Insolvency

IFLR1000 | 2019
“He is very effective and possesses an outstanding knowledge with respect to bankruptcy and restructuring processes. His commercial understanding is remarkable.”
“Promising youngster.”

Best Lawyers

• Insolvency and Restructuring Law

CAREER

• Counsel, Borenius. 2016–
• Senior Associate, Krogerus, 2011–2016
• Associate, Krogerus, 2007–2011
• Senior Trainee, Borenius & Kemppinen, 2007

Education

• Master of Business Administration, Aalto University Executive Education, 2014
• Finnish Bar Admission, 2011
• Trained on the bench, 2010, District Court of Espoo, Finland
• Master of Laws, 2007, University of Helsinki, Finland
• Studies at Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, Valencia, Spain, 2005–2006

LANGUAGES

• Finnish, Swedish, English, Spanish