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Jerker Pitkänen

Jerker Pitkänen

Europe 2026

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About

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Europe

Practice Areas

I have worked in the fields of risk management and dispute resolution for more than a decade. My main areas of expertise include arbitration, litigation, mediation and pre-dispute consultation. I also frequently advise clients in non-contentious matters, with a focus on construction, insurance and corporate law matters.

A considerable part of my work consists of international and domestic arbitration. In recent years, I have worked closely with clients in the energy sector, acting as counsel in numerous large-scale contractual disputes for both contractors and employers. I have gained vast experience from various EPCM and EPC (both FIDIC based and customised) contracts governed by laws of different countries, including Finnish, Swedish, Estonian and English law. Furthermore, I often advise clients in post-M&A disputes and disputes related to shareholders’ agreements, sale of goods, product liability and IT.

I have also been appointed as arbitrator and acted as secretary for arbitral tribunals in large-scale disputes. In addition to arbitration, I frequently litigate in courts of all instances.

Career

Castrén & Snellman 2010–, Partner 2024–

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Dispute Resolution - Finland

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

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.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • 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.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide
  • He is an outstanding partner for complex disputes.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide
  • Jerker has an ability to know all the detail of a case and yet set a strong strategy and retain oversight of the matter.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide
  • Jerker is impressive in hearings. He has strong advocacy skills and is excellent when cross-examining, including technical experts.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide
  • He's very responsive, hard-working and diligent as well as goal-oriented.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide

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