Asko Lindqvist

Practice Areas

Competition and regulatory, Compliance and investigations

Asko advises clients on strategic matters related to competition law, public procurement, and regulatory compliance. With over 25 years of broad-based experience, he is a highly regarded expert in competition law, particularly in merger control and antitrust investigations.

Asko is known for his ability to guide clients through a wide range of competition law issues, including merger control proceedings, cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, related litigation, and restrictive practices, and to develop effective compliance and risk management strategies.

His expertise further extends to foreign direct investment control (FDI), state aid and EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), and the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements. He is also a seasoned advisor in public procurement matters, regularly assisting clients with complex procurement and related appeal procedures.

Asko’s multidisciplinary knowledge, experience, and strategic insight make him a trusted advisor across diverse matters and legal challenges.

Career

Avance Attorneys Ltd, Partner 2023–

Borenius Attorneys Ltd, Senior Counsel (2023)

Borenius Attorneys Ltd, Partner (2012–2023)

Borenius Attorneys Ltd, Specialist Partner (2008–2012)

Borenius Attorneys Ltd, Senior Associate (2001–2007)

Borenius Attorneys Ltd, Associate (1999–2001)

Elcoteq Network Corporation/Elcoteq Asia Ltd, Adviser, Singapore and Hong Kong (1998–1999)

WRQ Consultants Ltd, Telecommunications Consultant, Brussels (1997)

European Commission, DG Competition, stagiaire, Brussels (1996–1997)

Professional Memberships

International Bar Association, American Bar Association (Section of Antitrust Law), Finnish Competition Law Association

Personal

LL.M in Comparative and European Law, Maastricht University 1996