Specialising in corporate crime cases and investigations, Borenius' dispute resolution practice is also highly competent in commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings. Leading the ‘high-class team of professionals’ is Markus Kokko, who has experience in a variety of business sectors, including the chemicals, financial markets, trade, retail and mining industries. Kristiina Liljedahl has experience in domestic and international commercial litigation and arbitration, frequently across the real estate, energy and the chemical industries. Tero Kovanen specialises in commercial dispute resolution with a particular focus on international arbitration and cross-border mandates with a strong track record in the energy sector. Emma Niemistö arrived from Merilampi Attorneys Ltd in April 2023 and has a focus on disputes involving the construction industry.

With a focus on international arbitration, Castrén & Snellman handles a range of dispute resolution mandates, including litigation and mediation proceedings. At the head of the team, Anders Forss focuses on arbitrations and trade secret cases across the reinsurance, energy, technology and media sectors; Marko Hentunen‘s practice is focused on the energy and technology sectors; and Ilona Karppinen is involved in post-M&A disputes, particularly in the energy sector. Tuomas Lehtinen is frequently appointed as lead counsel in international arbitrations and commercial litigation with a strong focus on the construction and energy sectors. In February 2024, Jerker Pitkänen was promoted to partner.

Praised by clients for its ‘very capable, skilled and effective dispute resolution practice’, Lindfors & Co Attorneys at Law offers the full range of dispute resolution, conflict management and conflict avoidance services to corporate clients. The team consists of the highly experienced Patrik Lindfors, who works as counsel in domestic and international arbitration proceedings and commercial litigation; Petra Kansanaho, who has experience in representing clients in disputes relating to construction and infrastructure; and Jasse Ritakallio, who has experience in reinsurance, patent and M&A-related claims. The team was further strengthened by the addition of skilled arbitrator and litigator Teemu Taxell who joined from Merilampi Attorneys Ltd in March 2023.

Demonstrating ‘a great level of expertise’, Roschier‘s full-service dispute resolution practice has experience in major commercial disputes and international arbitrations, where it often works in collaboration with its Swedish partners, particularly in claims relating to the Russian energy sector. Aapo Saarikivi leads the team and provides clients with the full range of advice of commercial dispute resolution and arbitration, with special focus on the projects, energy and telecoms sectors. Laila Sivonen, who joined the partnership in January 2023, covers a broad range of matters, including arbitration, litigation and compliance issues with a focus on IT and energy disputes. Counsel Paula Airas' practice includes civil and criminal litigation and various forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Praised for its ‘highly dedicated team’, Avance Attorneys Ltd‘s dispute resolution practice provides the full range of conflict management services, handling litigation, arbitration, compliance work and investigations, as well as insolvency and restructuring mandates. Leading the team is the trio of Ulla Vuokila, who has notable experience in compliance matters and internal investigations relating to securities markets, business secrets and anti-corruption related issues; Salla Suominen, who advises on insolvency-related cases and restructuring proceedings; and Minna Katajoki, who focuses on commercial dispute resolution, compliance work and investigations.

With a strong focus on trade secret litigation and white-collar crime cases, Bird & Bird‘s dispute resolution practice handles disputes relating to competing activities and corporate malpractice, and acts in court litigation and arbitration proceedings across the construction real estate related and transport sectors. Team co-head  Tom Vapaavuori is also head of the international trade secret group and covers a broad range of commercial litigation, arbitration and white-collar crime matters, specialising in trade secret claims, while fellow co-head Mikko Rajala focuses on commercial dispute resolution, as well as real estate-related matters.

Hannes Snellman (Finland)‘s expertise includes handling post-M&A disputes, compliance issues, white-collar crime and sanctions-related cases, construction and energy litigation, and competition disputes; it has also recently been active in international arbitration proceedings. The ‘excellent team of experienced dispute resolution practitioners’ is led by Anders Bygglin, who has key expertise in M&A and company law disputes, financial litigation and employment disputes, as well as compliance-related issues. Other key members of the team are Markus Manninen, who has experience in all forms of litigation, administrative proceedings, and arbitrations, including injunctions; and Anna-Maria Tamminen, who has notable experience in international arbitration and civil and administrative litigation.

The dispute resolution practice at Krogerus assists clients in banking and finance disputes, M&A litigation, and construction-related disputes; the unit is additionally well regarded for its knowledge of energy sector disputes. Practice head and ‘expert of dispute resolution’ Kirsi Kannaste specialises in commercial dispute resolution with focus on international arbitration, M&A disputes, competition litigation and private enforcement work. Mikko Elonheimo is well versed in private enforcement, construction and intellectual property disputes; he acts as an arbitrator and is an accredited mediator. Thomas Kolster frequently assists in disputes relating to the financial sector, international trade and transport issues.

Dittmar & Indrenius focuses on international commercial arbitration proceedings, commercial litigation, mediation and dispute management work, and has recently been involved in privacy and data protection-related disputes. The group is engaged by a broad range of clients from various industries including the healthcare, education, telecoms and transport sectors. ‘Excellent’ practice head Jussi Lehtinen is especially experienced in international arbitration proceeding, while. Helen Lehto is focused on disputes concerning international trade, share purchase agreements, supply agreements and product liability issues.

Praised by clients for its ‘outstanding knowledge in all areas of dispute resolution’, DLA Piper Finland Attorneys Ltd‘s dispute resolution practice handles a range of commercial disputes as well as international arbitration proceedings. The team has key expertise in insurance and damages claims, white-collar crime matters, especially bribery and business secrets cases, banking and finance litigation, project claims and supply agreement disputes, as well as litigation funding work. Department head Pia Bräysy has vast experience in litigation, criminal proceedings and regulatory law; while John-Henrik Spåre represents clients in the financial sector in damages claims.

Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) handles a broad range of disputes for domestic and global clients with particular expertise in claims relating to competition law, especially relating to cartels, business secrets and follow-on damages litigation. Co-head Niina Rosenlund is frequently appointed as commercial arbitrator and has vast experience in commercial litigation, while co-head Tapio Väätäinen is experienced in civil litigation, corporate crime proceedings and disputes relating to insolvencies and financings.

Frontia Attorneys at Law Ltd‘s dispute resolution practice assists clients with all forms of dispute resolution, including cross-border and domestic litigation and arbitration, regulatory proceedings and mediation. Head of the team Antti Järvinen focuses on disputes concerning construction and industrial projects as well as M&A, joint ventures and other corporate transactions. Kimmo Heikkinen is experienced in handling various types of disputes relating to construction projects, company law, and national and international trade.

With ‘outstanding knowledge in all areas of dispute resolution’, HPP Attorneys‘ practice assists with settlement negotiations, handles litigation and arbitral proceedings as counsel and arbitrator, and acts as counsel in mediation proceedings. The department frequently acts in maritime, transport, environment and energy related disputes. Marko Wainio has a focus on commercial dispute resolution and Mikko Leppä's practice covers court and arbitration proceedings; the pair jointly lead the team. In January 2023, the ‘exceptional’ Tatu Jaarinen was promoted to the partnership.

Boutique firm Kotiranta & Co Attorney at Law Ltd has extensive experience in litigating complex financial crime cases, commercial disputes and liability claims in general courts, and handling arbitration proceedings. Founding partner and team head Kai Kotiranta specialises in cases involving securities markets and financial crime, commercial disputes and liability claims. The practice receives mandates from publicly listed national and international corporations, small and mid-size companies, entrepreneurs, corporate board members and executive directors, as well as high-net-worth individuals.

Lieke Attorneys Ltd.’s dispute resolution expertise ranges from cases involving large construction projects to IT contract, shareholder agreement and IP claims; the group also has notable experience in employment and occupational safety matters, and claims in the construction and energy sectors. Marja Norrena leads the department and represents clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings as well as conflict management work.

Merilampi Attorneys Ltd handles a range of matters from commercial litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution to white-collar defense work and insolvency litigation. The practice group is jointly led by Jussi Ikonen, who has extensive experience in shareholder agreements, liability issues, employment disputes and white-collar crime related matters; and managing partner Heidi Merikalla-Teir, who acts as an arbitrator and mediator. Annika Luhtanen arrived from Lexia Attorneys Ltd in August 2023, while Teemu Taxell  departed to Merilampi Attorneys Ltd in February 2023.

Lexia Attorneys Ltd’s practice has broad experience in dispute resolution and conflict management, as well as handling alternative dispute resolution and conflict management processes. The department has strong experience in the healthcare, finance, insurance and construction sectors as well in all aspects of white-collar crime investigations. The team is led by Kenneth Svartström, who has been working for clients in various industries including the banking and finance, construction and military sectors.

Magnusson’s dispute resolution practice represents clients throughout the technology, energy, telecoms, retail, and real estate sectors, and group head Jukka Blomberg has vast experience in litigation and arbitration proceedings involving companies in the energy sector. Other key members of the team are Lauri Toivio, who specialises in real estate and housing-related matters, and Anu Vuori, who focuses on employment claims, contractual disputes and corporate litigation.

Procopé & Hornborg handles a range of disputes, including antitrust claims, IP disputes, maritime cases, insurance issues and arbitration proceedings. Co-head Asta Siponen acts in disputes relating to contract law, tort and other liabilities, while co-head Ulla von Weissenberg is an expert in shipping, transport, aviation, and international trade litigation.

Attorneys at law Ratiolex Ltd. covers all aspects of domestic litigation as well as local and international arbitration proceedings, acting for Finnish SMEs and global corporations. The practice is led by the ‘intelligent, outstandingly charismatic and precise’ Timo Ylikantola.

Waselius's dispute resolution team represents clients in commercial litigation at a domestic and international level and also handles white-collar crime matters, IP litigation, investigations and arbitration proceedings. Leading the team are founding partner and experienced arbitrator Jan Waselius, Bernt Juthström, who also co-heads the IP department, and Christoffer Waselius, who is involved in white-collar crime work.