Patrik Lindfors
Partner, Attorney-at-Law
Mr. Patrik Lindfors has extensive experience as counsel in domestic and international arbitration proceedings and commercial and white-collar litigation. This experience includes the Finnish, Swedish and English Arbitration Acts, and the arbitration rules of such institutions as the ICC, SCC, LCIA, ICSID, IATA and the Arbitration Institute of the Central Chamber of Commerce of Finland. Patrik Lindfors serves on regular basis as an arbitrator in both domestic and international arbitrations.
Recent rankings
Chambers Global 2012
In Chambers Global 2012 Patrik Lindfors is described as "the most brilliant external counsel in Finland" and ranked as the only Finnish lawyer as a “Star Individual” under the Dispute Resolution category.
Legal 500 EMEA 2012
Patrik Lindfors is widely perceived as a leading litigator, and was sought for an ICC arbitration in Switzerland despite no link to the Finnish jurisdiction. Domestic work includes acting for Pohjola Bank in the country’s largest ever ‘squeeze-out’ litigation following a multibillion-euro takeover involving two Finnish companies. Lindfors is an ‘outstanding personality with great analytical skills’
Best Lawyers 2012
Best Lawyers' 2012 Helsinki Arbitration and Mediation "Lawyer of the Year".
Chambers Global 2011
"The founder of this dispute resolution boutique, Patrik Lindfors is an undisputed market favourite and is unanimously considered deserving of his stellar reputation. Clients make particular note of his "commercially savvy, strategic approach and thoroughness." Despite his compact team, many clients prefer to instruct him over many larger operations in the market. His frequent involvement in international arbitration cases, his enviable experience and multilingual capacity make him an excellent choice for successfully handling high-profile disputes."
Ranked as the only Finnish lawyer as a “Star Individual” under the Dispute Resolution category.
Chambers Europe 2011
"Firm founder Patrik Lindfors is praised by sources for his experience and strong clientele. He is “definitely a leading player in dispute resolution – he has a strong profile in the market and acts on significant cases,” say interviewees. Impressed clients recommend Lindfors’“extremely strategic way of thinking,” his business-minded approach and his excellent analytical skills."
Legal 500 EMEA 2011
"The ‘multitalented’ Lindfors & Co Attorneys at Law is ‘excellent in all the parameters’. The fledgling firm is having little trouble establishing itself due to the following and reputation of ‘by far the best litigator in Finland’ Patrik Lindfors, former partner at Hannes Snellman Attorneys at Law Ltd. Typical work included advising a Finnish financial services company in the largest litigation concerning squeeze-out proceedings in Finland, subsequent to a multibillion-dollar take-over."
Best Lawyers 2010
Included in the Best Lawyers® list for Finland in the practice area of Arbitration and Mediation.
ILO Client Choice Awards 2010
2010 ILO Client Choice Award in the category of Arbitration.
Chambers Europe 2009
In Chambers Europe 2009 Patrik Lindfors was the only Finnish lawyer listed as a “Star” under the Dispute Resolution category.
The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers
Patrik Lindfors has been nominated by peers as being among the world’s pre-eminent commercial litigation and arbitration specialist and listed in International Who’s Who of Commercial Litigation and International Who’s Who of Commercial Arbitration.
Chambers Global 2007
“Clients and peers are lavish in praise for the „responsive, experienced and completely dependable‟ litigator Patrik Lindfors, whose „good business judgement and strong strategic thinking‟ make him „one of the absolute best‟.”
Legal 500, 2007
Patrik Lindfors is said to “boast a busy caseload of high profile matters, both domestic and international…”
Chambers Global 2006
“Observers agree that … Patrik Lindfors is „one of the best litigators in Finland”. They go on to say „he is creative, pragmatic, result-driven lawyer, who seeks long-term solutions and boasts excellent presentation skills‟.”
European Legal Experts, 2005
Patrik Lindfors is ranked as leading expert in litigation and arbitration.
Legal 500, 2004
Patrik Lindfors is described as “highly regarded for his contentious aptitude”.