About

Provided by Krogerus

We advise on all aspects of competition law with a focus on merger control, abuse of dominant market position, distribution systems and cartel investigations. Our acclaimed services include representing clients in competition, EU law and regulatory law litigation as well as advising clients across all regulated industry sectors on a broad range of matters, such as compensation claims, cost-oriented pricing, significant market power, state aid and unfair business practices. We are particularly well-known for our work in the energy, pharmaceuticals and telecommunication sectors.


Several of our lawyers have worked for governmental authorities and use this practical insight in their client representation. This understanding combined with our vast experience in high-profile cases ensures that we can seek effective and straight-forward solutions for your benefit.

Chambers Review

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Competition/European Law - Finland

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Krogerus continues to be highly esteemed for representing clients in behavioural investigations and subsequent appeals against authority decisions. The law firm additionally advises clients on merger control filings and state aid mandates. Team members offer notable skill in both contentious and non-contentious public procurement matters.

Work Highlights

  • Krogerus advised Stora Enso on the FCCA merger control process for its proposed acquisition of a timber and wood producer.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Leena Lindberg
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Leena Lindberg
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Leena Lindberg is highly regarded for representing clients in behavioural investigations and in appeals against authority decisions. She also has notable experience in state aid matters and merger control filings.

She stands out for her excellent performance and cooperation.

Leena Lindberg's broad expertise is second to none.

She provides top-notch and easily digestible advice and always goes the extra mile.

In our view, Leena Lindberg is the number one competition attorney in Finland overall.

We can always count on her to provide us with high quality counsel as well solutions to any issues we may face.

Katri Joenpolvi
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Katri Joenpolvi
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Band 2

Katri Joenpolvi frequently represents clients in investigations into alleged abuses of dominance. She also assists clients with merger control filings and state aid issues.

Katri Joenpolvi is a great person to work with.

We are very satisfied with the work Katri Joenpolvi has done for us.

Katri Joenpolvi is very well connected. She knows the Finnish processes and has helped us a lot.

Simo Autio
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Simo Autio
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Up and Coming

Simo Autio has experience in both contentious and non-contentious public procurement proceedings, representing both bidders and public sector entities. He has notable experience in handling mandates within the construction sector. He is also active in competition law mandates, frequently advising clients on merger control filings.

Simo Autio strives to take into account not only the legal perspective but also the commercial and practical considerations.

We highly appreciate his service attitude and mindset, as well as his deep understanding of procurement issues.

Simo Autio is pragmatic, easily approachable and responsive.

It has been a pleasure to work with Simo Autio, as he is straightforward, efficient and an expert.

Simo Autio is easy and pleasant to deal with and he responds quickly. He is exceptionally clear in his communication and handles customer concerns in a good manner.

Ranked Lawyers at
Krogerus

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Finland

Competition/European Law

Leena Lindberg
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Leena Lindberg
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Band 1
Katri Joenpolvi
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Katri Joenpolvi
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Band 2
Simo Autio
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Simo Autio
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Up and Coming
Competition/European Law: Public Procurement

Simo Autio
Simo Autio
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Members

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Simo Autio

Head of Department