About

Provided by Borenius

Borenius offers legal services in all aspects of domestic and cross-border dispute resolution, including conflict management and strategic planning. Our experienced Dispute Resolution line is best known for coordinating large and complex cases from initial conflict management to trial.

Our Corporate Crime practice has a notable track record of accomplishments in landmark corporate crime cases. We are experienced in tactical interventions that mitigate the impact of potential investigations and trials and excel at preventive conflict management. Borenius’ specialists regularly advise and train our clients in top management liability issues.

We have represented both Finnish and foreign clients in commercial litigation in various courts of law in all areas of business. We also have extensive experience in handling arbitration proceedings under various arbitration rules as well as in ad hoc arbitration. Our experts frequently serve as arbitrators in domestic and international commercial proceedings. We assist our clients through every stage of arbitration from drafting arbitration clauses to conducting arbitration proceedings as well as in the enforcement of domestic and foreign arbitral awards.

Our clients appreciate and regularly turn to us for our strong expertise in disputes related to construction, M&A arrangements, IPR, employment, insurance, and unfair business practises. They praise us for our strong, strategic and pragmatic approach and working attitude.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Finland

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Borenius has a well-reputed practice recognised for defending clients in corporate crime, environmental liability and civil litigation. The team is active in disputes in a variety of industries, including construction, mining, energy, healthcare and financial services. The law firm's expertise also extends to arbitration proceedings.

Work Highlights

  • Borenius acted for Lindex (formerly Stockmann) on a dispute against LähiTapiola concerning the termination of a rental agreement.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Markus Kokko
3
Markus Kokko
Head of Dispute Resolution
3
Band 3

Markus Kokko deals with a broad range of litigation matters, including breach of commercial agreements, bankruptcy-related claims and white-collar crime proceedings. He is also involved in domestic and international arbitration mandates.

He never hides behind legal jargon and always strives to simplify things. He has a strong ability to position the client’s situation accurately, which allows us to find the right solutions together.

Markus Kokko is able to help in critical matters.

Markus always brings practical and business-minded solutions to the cases he handles. He is also very responsive and proactive.

Working with Markus is easy.

He is very skilled in problem solving and finding solutions for different situations, handling matters that can be settled before they end up in court. He is very talented in that kind of matter.

Tero Kovanen
3
Tero Kovanen
Head of Dispute Resolution
3
Band 3

Tero Kovanen handles a broad array of contentious mandates. He regularly acts on construction cases related to delays and EPMC contracts, with additional experience in insurance matters and shareholder disputes. He is also knowledgeable in environmental damage claims.

He has a very broad understanding of sophisticated legal matters related to bankruptcy and insolvency.

He always provides timely and clear advice, and is interested in understanding the larger picture.

Tero is a very business-minded lawyer.

Kristiina Liljedahl
4
Kristiina Liljedahl
4
Band 4

Kristiina Liljedahl is a skilled lawyer who handles disputes relating to construction issues and supply agreements. She acts on both litigation and arbitration proceedings.

Kristiina Liljedahl's practical working style and effectiveness in litigation and arbitration proceedings is very much appreciated.

She is extremely practical and forward-looking, covers all the angles and finds practical solutions.

Kristiina is very well organised and easy to work with. She gives easily understandable and well-justified advice.

Kristiina takes a very hands-on and problem-solving approach to work.

Kristiina's approach is not only thorough and detail-oriented but also pragmatic. She's always focused on achieving the best possible outcome in a timely and cost-effective manner.

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Finland

Dispute Resolution

Markus Kokko
3
Markus Kokko
Head of Dispute Resolution
3
Band 3
Tero Kovanen
3
Tero Kovanen
Head of Dispute Resolution
3
Band 3
Kristiina Liljedahl
4
Kristiina Liljedahl
4
Band 4

Members

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Jari Gadd

Markus Kokko

Markus Kokko

Head of Department

Tero Kovanen

Tero Kovanen

Head of Department