HPP Attorneys fields ‘a responsive team with great industry knowledge and experience of shipping related claims’, offering comprehensive support on contentious and non-contentious matters. The firm handles various issues, including maritime insurance claims, trade sanctions issues and contract matters, and is actively involved in ship outsourcings, financings, shipbuilding work, and casualty-related disputes, such as cargo and hull damage claims. The practice also advises government authorities and clients in the maritime sector on complex disputes and day-to-day transport matters. Practice head Nora Gahmberg-Hisinger, described as a ‘go-to attorney within maritime law’, is frequently instructed by shipowners on newbuild projects, ship sales and purchases. Matti Komonen has extensive experience in advising on the insurance aspects of maritime claims and the transport sector.

Castrén & Snellman’s team has extensive expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters across all areas of shipping, logistics, and transport law, with a particular focus on ship financing and shipbuilding mandates. Practice head Rickard Langenskiöld is the go-to person for shipping and logistics transactions, with significant experience in advising shipowners as well as Finnish and foreign clients. Jerker Pitkänen is another key member of the practice.

Procopé & Hornborg’s shipping and logistics team is well equipped to handle maritime, transport, and insurance matters, with a particular focus on contentious mandates. The team addresses a wide range of issues, including cargo claims, collision disputes, and the negotiation of purchase agreements. Other key areas of strength for the practice include project financing work and disputes related to shipping vessel equipment. Ulla von Weissenberg leads the group, with extensive experience in advising on insurance matters and international trade mandates.

Waselius handles a varied array of mandates for lessors, lenders and operators across the rail, road, and maritime sectors, with particular prominence in the aviation and automotive industries. Led by Maria Lehtimäki, the group is particularly active on aircraft sale, lease, financing and securitisation transactions, as well as aviation regulatory matters.

DLA Piper Finland Attorneys Ltd provides comprehensive support across a range of maritime issues, including documentation for shipyards, and is frequently involved in shipbuilding and ship financing matters. The practice is led by the duo of Mikko Luukkonen and Pia Bräysy.