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As one of the leading dispute resolution practices in the Nordics, Roschier represents leading companies in domestic and international litigation and arbitration, frequently managing disputes and advising on a wide range of high-profile white collar crime cases and related civil claims. One of Roschier's key strengths is the ability to utilize their broad and deep knowledge in a number of specific areas, such as energy, infrastructure, competition, M&A, insolvency and ICT. Other important areas of Roschier's expertise include strategic advice, legal risk and liability management.


Roschier can help prevent, contain and settle disputes whenever this is in your best interest, and they take a particular interest in the development of cost-efficient dispute resolution mechanisms, such as various forms of ADR. Roschier regularly serves as arbitrators and mediators in both international and domestic disputes.


As a firm, Roschier is active in developing and analyzing the field of dispute resolution. For example, they publish the Roschier Disputes Index, which is the first market survey of its kind in the Nordics. The latest edition was published in March 2024 and provides insight into the mindsets of the largest Nordic companies as to their approach to disputes


Roschier also organizes the Roschier Arbitration Forum, an annual event that brings together practitioners, academics and end-users of arbitration and is an established event in the Nordic arbitration calendar.

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What the Team is Known For

Roschier has an impressive practice recognised for its capabilities in cases with cross-border aspects, including international arbitration. The law firm's expertise covers a broad range of commercial disputes, with additional know-how in white-collar crime matters. Its lawyers are particularly recommended for Nordic-wide disputes because of their strong ties with the law firm's Stockholm office.

Work Highlights

  • Roschier represented Fennovoima in multiple ICC arbitrations against Rosatom and its affiliated companies regarding the termination of the EPC contract for the turnkey delivery of the Hanhikivi-1 nuclear power plant.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Aapo Saarikivi
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Aapo Saarikivi
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Aapo Saarikivi acts on a variety of commercial litigation cases and is also involved in domestic and international arbitration matters, including ICC proceedings. He also advises clients on white-collar crime investigations.

He is an extremely talented professional.

Aapo is amazing. He knows us so well and can anticipate our needs.

Aapo Saarikvi has a deep knowledge of Finnish law with an international arbitration outlook.

Aapo is exceptionally insightful and creative.

We are deeply impressed with his strategic vision, command of the facts and ability to take a convincing position and advocate for it in oral hearings.

Laila Sivonen
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Laila Sivonen
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Laila Sivonen regularly acts for large, multinational organisations on high-value and cross-border disputes. She is familiar with civil, criminal and administrative proceedings, and is well-versed in both litigation and arbitration mandates.

Laila Sivonen is very strategic.

She is an expert who is very hands-on and up to date, and can really get things done in a quick manner.

Laila is very experienced and a very good litigator.

She is very understanding, fast and intelligent, and knows how to manage and identify winning solutions.

Joel Kujala
Joel Kujala
Associates to watch

Joel Kujala assists with a wide variety of contentious proceedings, including arbitration. He has experience in commercial disputes related to construction contracts, joint venture agreements and supply chain issues. He also supports in corporate crime investigations.

Joel Kujala is a very smart guy.

Joel is extremely responsive.

Joel is exceptionally insightful and hard-working, with a unique ability to understand complex technical issues and how they interact with legal issues.

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Dispute Resolution

Aapo Saarikivi
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Aapo Saarikivi
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Band 2
Laila Sivonen
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Laila Sivonen
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Up and Coming
Joel Kujala
Joel Kujala
Associates to watch

Members

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Aapo Saarikivi

Aapo Saarikivi

Head of Department

Ansa Kallioja

Joel Kujala

Kaisa Leppänen

Miisa Happonen

Nika Larkimo Husa

Paula Airas

Taru-Tuulia Tammi

Özge Yazar