The competition and state aid practice at Avance Attorneys Ltd is well equipped to handle cross-border merger control, antitrust, foreign direct investment filings, public procurement, and related regulatory matters at both EU and domestic levels. In addition to this, the firm has extensive experience of representing clients before the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority. Practice head Katja Jaakkola provides strategic counsel on cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, with particular expertise in the healthcare sector, and is supported by Laura Kauppila. Asko Lindqvist routinely assists clients with public procurement, foreign investment control, and state aid matters.

Borenius‘ core focus lies in competition, antitrust, and state aid law, specialising in private enforcement, merger control, and public procurement matters at both the EU and domestic levels. The firm has built a strong reputation for handling cartel investigations before the FCCA and Finnish courts. Ilkka Aalto-Setälä, who heads the EU and competition department, excels at supporting companies and governmental agencies on competition law issues, including abuse of a dominant market position and cartels. Henriikka Piekkala brings experience in matters related to state aid and regulated markets, mainly in the telecoms and postal industries.

Castrén & Snellman’s competition and procurement team offers tailored legal expertise in compliance, competition litigation, merger control, state aid, and regulatory matters. The team has extensive experience of handling complex international cases and private enforcement litigation in Finland, with a strong focus on the finance, construction, insurance, and forestry industries. The team is led by Jussi Nieminen, who brings extensive expertise across the full spectrum of competition law, representing clients in regulatory and competition-related litigation before Finnish courts. The head of the sustainability team, Anna Kuusniemi-Laine, is highly regarded for her expertise in public procurement, state aid and competition matters. Maarit Taurula excels in advising on abuse of dominant market position and cartel investigations.

The ‘excellent practice’ at Dittmar & Indrenius is sought after for its excellence in high-profile competition infringement, public procurement and antitrust damages cases. The firm excels in EU and competition law, particularly in complex merger control and transactional work, while also handling major cartel, abuse of dominance, and infringement cases. Practice head Ilkka Leppihalme has longstanding experience of merger control filings, cartel investigations, distribution agreements and abuse of dominance mandates. Toni Kalliokoski focuses on competition litigation, and Jussi Koivusalo is well versed in all aspects of domestic and EU competition law. Aarne Puisto is another key member of the team.

Hannes Snellman (Finland) is highly regarded for its expertise in competition law, public procurement, and state aid. In addition to its work in procurement, the firm advises on compliance, risk assessments, audits, and complex investigations. Department head Mikko Huimala is skilled in advising Finnish and international corporations on all facets of merger control, state aid, and behavioural issues. Anna-Maria Tamminen has a wealth of experience handling competition litigation and regulatory matters, while Outi Jousi is rated for her public procurement expertise.

Proficient in merger control cases before the FCCA and the European Commission, Krogerus’ ‘active and collaborative’ team offers guidance on various competition law matters, including horizontal and vertical agreements, abuse of dominance, public procurement, and state aid issues. Primarly working with clients in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, energy, and telecoms, the team delivers key support on regulatory compliance, and competition law strategies. The team is led by Simo Autio, who has a wealth of experience advising on contentious and non-contentious matters at both the national and European Union level, while co-head Leena Lindberg has notable expertise in merger control, foreign direct investment, and regulatory issues. Katri Joenpolvi, noted for her compliance acumen, is another key contact.

Roschier regularly advises a diverse clientele on the full spectrum of competition law matters, from merger control, antitrust, and public procurement to private enforcement, state aid, and abuse of dominance cases. The team is well-equipped to handle complex competition challenges, making it a go-to adviser for both public and private transactions in the Nordic-Baltic region. Ami Paanajärvi leads the EU and competition and public procurement practices, frequently representing clients in merger control and antitrust proceedings before Finnish and European courts.

Frontia Attorneys at Law Ltd handles competition cases and abuse of dominance issues, as well as large-scale tender processes for a diverse range of clients, covering energy, forestry, transportation, healthcare, and retail. The team offers expertise across a wide spectrum of matters, including cartel investigations, merger control, horizontal and vertical self-assessments, and public procurement disputes. Niko Hukkinen brings extensive experience in competition law, along with energy and communications market regulations. Hukkinen jointly leads the team with Mikael Wahlbeck, who focuses on both contentious and non-contentious competition matters.

HPP Attorneys offers comprehensive support in the antitrust space, with particular experience of cartel litigation and proceedings before the National Competition Authority, the Finnish Market Court, and the Supreme Administrative Court. The firm advises clients on complex EU competition matters, including merger control and abuse of dominance, representing Finnish and multinational companies from the finance, forestry, infrastructure, and pharmaceutical sectors. Tuomas Saraste heads the practice and is noted for handling merger control, abuse of dominance, and cartel matters. Co-head Anna Roubier focuses on antitrust issues.

The EU and competition team at Bird & Bird offers expert guidance on all facets of competition law, covering merger control, cartels, antitrust investigations, public procurement, state aid, and competitive neutrality. The team is renowned for its cross-border expertise across Europe and the Nordics. The practice is led by Katia Duncker, who is highly regarded for her experience handling both national and international competition and public procurement matters. Petteri Metsä-Tokila plays a key role in merger control, distribution and dominance cases.

DLA Piper Finland Attorneys Ltd is known for handling all aspects of EU and Finnish competition law, including cartel investigations, competition neutrality, public procurement, and state aid, with experience of assisting both public and private clients. The team is jointly spearheaded by Satu-Anneli Kauranen, who regularly represents clients before national authorities in product regulatory matters, and Tuija Kaijalainen, who supports clients at various stages of public procurement processes.

Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) is known for its expertise in Finnish and EU antitrust, state aid, and public procurement matters. The competition and public procurement team is particularly recognised for handling cartel investigations and representing clients in competition proceedings before the Finnish and European Union courts. Olli Hyvönen, the head of the practice, specialises in antitrust matters and cartel investigations, while Kaija Pulkkinen represents clients in public procurement disputes.

The competition and procurement team at Procopé & Hornborg‘s key strengths cover national and EU merger control, dominant position assessments, and related abuse issues. With experience working wit clients in the automotive, agriculture, energy, media, and retail sectors, the team regularly engaged by public and private sector businesses for cartel investigations, joint ventures, information exchanges, antitrust audits, compliance programs, and damages actions. The firm also handles public and private enforcement, state aid, and public procurement issues. Lotta Uusitalo co-heads the practice with Asta Siponen.

With a strong track record of handling public procurement disputes and litigation before the Market Court, Waselius is well versed in a wide range of EU and national competition matters, such as horizontal and vertical agreements. The firm has a deep understanding of abuse of dominance, state aid, and public procurement issues and is particularly strong in managing multi-jurisdictional merger control cases. Lotta Pohjanpalo, who is highly proficient in EU and competition law, public procurement and regulatory matters, leads the practice.

Merkurius Attorneys is a boutique firm with specific expertise in competition and public procurement law. The firm frequently represents clients in cartel cases and public procurement proceedings before both the Finnish Market Court and the Supreme Administrative Court. Practice chair Kirsi-Marja Salokangas is regularly instructed on competition law, dispute resolution and public procurement matters. Lotta Lampinen is also recommended.