About

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D&I's Competition & Public Procurement practice focuses on challenging assignments where


experience matters, with an emphasis on transactional work, infringement proceedings and damages cases.

The lawyers of our practice are known for having been involved in all of the biggest competition cases in Finland – covering the infringement and/or the damages aspects, including e.g. several of the largest cartel cases and the largest ever abuse of dominance case.


Furthermore, we have acted as counsel and as Finnish legal experts in some of the most notable international competition damages cases.

D&I's lawyers have been involved in many landmark cases which have been the first of their kind: They have, for example, submitted the first-ever leniency application in Finland, obtaining immunity from fines for the client; represented clients in the first-ever oral hearing of the Supreme Administrative Court in a competition case; and been lead counsel in precedent-setting competition damages cases – the first major cartel damages cases in which court rulings have been rendered.



The firm's cutting-edge expertise covers for example merger control and other
transactional work, cartel investigations, legality of so-called horizontal and vertical agreements, abuses of dominance, dawn raids, litigation, competition damages cases, compliance programs and training, public procurement, and state aid.

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Competition/European Law - Finland

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What the Team is Known For

Dittmar & Indrenius is well regarded for its ability to advise clients on the competition law aspects of corporate transactions. In addition, the law firm offers experience representing clients in behavioural investigations and assists potential monopolies with competition law compliance. It is a popular choice with clients from the pharmaceutical sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Dittmar & Indrenius assisted EG Danmark with the competition law approval for its proposed acquisition of Zeroni.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ilkka Leppihalme
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Ilkka Leppihalme
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Ilkka Leppihalme remains one of the leading individuals in the Finnish competition law market for assistance with high-value merger control filings and investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour. He has further experience in competition law compliance mandates, including acting for potentially dominant companies.

He is very skilled in the area and very good at explaining matters to non-legal people.

Ilkka Leppihalme is a very strong lawyer who quickly creates a trusting relationship with the customer and always gives a sense of unhurriedness.

Ilkka Leppihalme is meticulous, pleasant and clear. He is easy to deal with, provides quick and well-founded views and conducts clear analysis swiftly. He is experienced, positive and energetic.

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Ilkka Leppihalme
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Ilkka Leppihalme
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