Europe Guide 2026 : Finland
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Castrén & Snellman
In a rapidly changing world, the risk of disputes grows. At worst they can seriously disrupt your business, but even the most difficult disputes can be resolved when you are advised by the right people.
We are known for our premiere and market-leading services, including arbitration, litigation, criminal procedures, corporate investigations and mediation. Our practice covers all types of commercial disputes as well as internal corporate investigations, managing corporate crime risks, pre-dispute assessments and enforcement measures.
We handle the most complex disputes and proceedings for leading international and domestic clients. We have vast cross-border experience and regularly advise clients around the world.
You will have our team of tier 1 experts dedicated to your case. We tailor the best team for every specific case by combining leading experts within the relevant fields of business and law.
Our approach combines a keen strategic eye with efficient project leadership and processes. This enables us to provide you with the best and most effective solution to your dispute.
We have developed our outstanding reputation over 135 years of serving our clients’ interests. Our core services include:
Contact: Partners Anders Forss, Marko Hentunen, Ilona Karppinen and Eveliina Tammela
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Castrén & Snellman has a market-leading team advising on a range of complex and high-value disputes. The law firm has strong expertise in both litigation and arbitration that includes representing clients in cases in the energy, construction, technology and insurance sectors. The team has also advised government authorities and regularly acts on private enforcement cases.
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Castrén & Snellman represented the City of Rovaniemi in criminal and civil claims against two former employees regarding the exercise of public authority in the context of public funds and investments.
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The team is exceptionally responsive and delivers a high level of service.
Castrén & Snellman is a top-tier firm.
Castrén & Snellman demonstrates excellent case strategy, strong knowledge of the law and the ability to manage complex cases with many witnesses and experts.
The team is easy to work with, approachable and reacts quickly to new developments. It understands the case thoroughly.
The lawyers are very proactive. They are always ahead and I don't have to chase them.
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Marko Hentunen co-leads the practice and is an eminent lawyer in the Finnish legal market, assisting with commercial disputes as well as criminal investigations. He also boasts a longstanding reputation as an arbitrator.
Co-head of department Anders Forss has considerable experience in high-profile energy disputes and insurance cases. He demonstrates outstanding expertise acting as counsel in litigation and arbitration proceedings, in addition to enjoying a strong reputation sitting as arbitrator.
Anders Forss shows a high level of engagement, responsiveness and legal sophistication. He also provides solid advice on commercial aspects.
Tuomas Lehtinen is an adept lawyer who regularly assists with construction disputes. He regularly acts on arbitration proceedings with experience in cases under SCC and ICC rules.
Tuomas is a hugely experienced lawyer with both academic expertise and real-world experience.
Tuomas Lehtinen is a thought leader and visionary with in-depth knowledge in the matter at hand, whatever the matter.
His experience is very valuable.
Jerker Pitkänen is particularly well-versed in construction disputes related to EPC contracts and alleged defects. He is knowledgeable in arbitration proceedings, including cases under ICC and FAI rules.
Jerker is super talented. He is a very good communicator and organiser, and is a true leader. He is thorough in his thinking and produces the needed legal services and products.
He is an outstanding partner for complex disputes.
Jerker has an ability to know all the detail of a case and yet set a strong strategy and retain oversight of the matter.
Jerker is impressive in hearings. He has strong advocacy skills and is excellent when cross-examining, including technical experts.
He's very responsive, hard-working and diligent as well as goal-oriented.
Ilona Karppinen is highly regarded for her dispute resolution practice. She has notable experience handling cases in the energy sector, including arbitration proceedings and matters in the administrative courts.
Ilona Karppinen is very easy to work with and looks at matters from many angles.
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Provided by Castrén & Snellman
Eveliina Tammela
Marko Hentunen
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Practice area: Dispute Resolution
Location: Finland
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