CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2022

Chambers has once again ranked Lindfors & Co among the top three dispute resolution firms in Finland, with Senior Partner Patrik Lindfors and Partner Petra Kiurunen retaining their Star Individual and Band 1 ranking respectively. Mr. Lindfors is the sole Star Individual in Finland and Lindfors & Co further stands out in being the only firm with more than one lawyer represented in the Chambers 2022 Spotlight Table rankings: Most in Demand Arbitrators.

According to Chambers, the Lindfors & Co Team is known for “handling a range of contentious matters, including disputes arising from commercial agreements and construction projects. The firm represents corporate clients in both litigation and arbitration proceedings and advises both domestic and international clients from a range of sectors, including gaming, technology and pharmaceuticals. The team is also experienced in handling white-collar criminal matters.

Chambers describes Patrik Lindfors as “stellar” and notes that he “has outstanding experience in domestic and cross-border arbitrations, offering additional experience in litigation pertaining to insurance-related disputes, patent infringement and contractual matters.”

Clients apprise Mr. Lindfors for his ability “to navigate both in details and the big picture, whatever the case at hand requires,” adding that he is an “out-of-the-box, strategic thinker.”

Partner Petra Kiurunen is described as “a highly regarded arbitrator with notable expertise in construction and bankruptcy disputes”.

THE LEGAL 500 EMEA 2022

The Legal 500 again ranked Lindfors & Co as a Tier 1 dispute resolution team in Finland in its 2022 EMEA rankings. Our Senior Partner Patrik Lindfors is a member of the Legal 500 Hall of Fame and Partner Petra Kiurunen is noted for her expertise in arbitration.

According to the firm profile: “The litigation and arbitration specialists at Lindfors & Co Attorneys at aw cover the full range of contentious work including providing conflict management and conflict avoidance advice. It represents clients in large, complex infrastructure and project delivery disputes, as well as IP and IT-related disputes, and has recently branched out to represent clients in tax litigation. Patrik Lindfors heads up the practice and is an expert in Finnish, Swedish and US arbitration; the team also frequently represents clients in the UK, Switzerland and Denmark. Petra Kiurunen is also noted for her arbitration expertise.

Our clients have appraised us, inter alia, with the following testimonial:

‘Very effective in patent litigation in the field of pharmaceuticals.’

BENCHMARK LITIGATION 2021

Senior Partner Patrik Lindfors and Partner Petra Kiurunen were both recognized as Litigation Stars in Benchmark Litigation 2021. Benchmark Litigation serves as a hub for in-depth analysis of the players shaping the practice of litigation. As such, these acknowledgments further establish Lindfors & Co’s position as a leading litigation practitioner.

WHO’S WHO LEGAL

Partner Petra Kiurunen was recognized as a Thought Leader in the Litigation 2021 edition of Who’s Who Legal. The publication acknowledges the leading lawyers in multiple areas of business law each year, and Thought Leaders are given a special mention “owing not only to their vast expertise and experience advising on some of the world’s most significant and cutting-edge legal matters, but also their ability to innovate, inspire, and go above and beyond to deliver for their clients.”. Last year, Mrs. Kiurunen received the same acknowledgment when she was recognized as a Thought Leader in the Construction 2020 edition of Who’s Who Legal.

Mrs. Kiurunen was also recommended as a Global Leader in Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration 2021 and Who’s Who Legal: Construction 2021.

Senior Partner Patrik Lindfors was recommended as a Global Leader in Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration 2021.

These rankings are a testament to our practitioners’ competence and expertise in the field of dispute resolution.

CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2021

Senior Partner Patrik Lindfors and Partner Petra Kiurunen retained their position as leading practitioners in Finland in the Chambers Global 2021. Lindfors & Co remains as the only firm to have its lawyers ranked both in the Star Individuals and Band 1 categories in dispute resolution, Mr. Lindfors being the sole Star Individual in the country. Accordingly, Chambers Global 2021 lists Lindfors & Co among the best three dispute resolution firms in Finland, further establishing its position as a leading practitioner.

According to Chambers Global 2021, the firm is known for being a “Compact team handling a range of matters, including disputes arising from commercial agreements and construction projects. Represents corporate clients in both litigation and arbitration proceedings. Advises both domestic and international clients from a range of sectors, including banking, technology and pharmaceuticals, and is also experienced in handling white-collar criminal matters.”

Lindfors & Co’s ranking is reflected in Chambers Global 2021 presentation of the firms’ strengths: “The team receives endorsements for being ”fast and efficient” and for showcasing ”good strategic thinking.”

As mentioned above, Senior Partner Patrik Lindfors remains the only Star Individual in dispute resolution in Finland. According to Chambers Global 2021:

Patrik Lindfors is hailed as ”the best dispute resolution lawyer in Finland” by a client who adds that ”his strategic skills are amazing.” He has outstanding experience in domestic and cross-border arbitrations, offering additional experience in litigation pertaining to international sanctions, patent infringement and contractual matters. Interviewees see him as a ”creative” litigator with a ”big-picture mindset.”

Petra Kiurunen once again received a Band 1 ranking in dispute resolution among only a few selected individuals, further proving herself as a top practitioner. According to Chambers Global 2021:

“Seen as “one of the best” arbitrators in the market, Petra Kiurunen is commended by sources for being “very responsive and fast.” She has a notable expertise in construction disputes and is also well placed to act on bankruptcy proceedings.”

Both Mr. Lindfors and Mrs. Kiurunen also received Spotlight Table rankings in Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators in Finland.

THE LEGAL 500 EMEA 2021

The 2021 edition of the Legal 500 EMEA once again recognized Lindfors & Co as a Tier 1 firm in dispute resolution, with Senior Partner Patrik Lindfors being a member of the Legal 500 hall of fame. The said edition thus confirmed Lindfors & Co’s position as one of the best dispute resolution practices in Finland, with the following remarks:

“Lindfors & Co Attorneys at Law provides the full range of dispute resolution, conflict management and conflict avoidance services to corporate clients, handling a wide variety of cases including investment and construction litigation. The team also represents private individuals in high-value claims. Practice head Patrik Lindfors is recognised as a leading arbitrator and litigator.”

The firms solid ranking is reflected in our valued clients’ testimonials:

“Senior partner focus; efficient, “cut to the chase” philosophy; very well connected.”

“Out-of-the-box thinking, unique understanding of the big picture, excellent negotiation skills.”

Henrica Siiskonen rejoins Lindfors & Co

We are very pleased to announce that Henrica Siiskonen (née Koskenranta) has rejoined Lindfors & Co as Senior Associate as of 3 August 2020. Henrica has spent the last four years as in-house counsel for the SSAB Group of Companies, serving clients in all legal matters of the Group both domestically and internationally.

Henrica will draw on her recent experience to counsel clients in commercial law and compliance and represent their interests in commercial litigation and arbitration.

Henrica first joined Lindfors & Co in 2011 as Associate and was part of our team until joining SSAB in 2016.

After my time within the steel industry, I wanted to focus on demanding dispute resolution again and the decision to rejoin Lindfors & Co felt right. I am excited to apply the skills and lessons learned for the benefit of our clients. I am also very happy to reunite with my former colleagues and look forward to cooperating with such a talented and hardworking team“ Henrica Siiskonen says.

“We are delighted to welcome back Henrica. She will further add to our understanding of the real life of industry, business reality and customer’s needs. She has a great attitude and understands what it requires to become a successful litigator”,  says Senior Partner Patrik Lindfors.

The Legal 500 EMEA 2020

The Legal 500 EMEA edition, published on 15 April 2020, ranked Lindfors & Co as a Tier 1 law firm in dispute resolution in Finland.

Senior Partner Patrik Lindfors was once again recognized as a leading individual, and Partner Petra Kiurunen is recommended for her work.

We are very proud of the feedback given by our clients, including, e.g., the following testimonials:

High competence and prompt service.

Pragmatic and strategic view on legal issues, excellent. If you need to win, take this team.

Chambers Global 2020

Senior Partner Patrik Lindfors and Partner Petra Kiurunen were once again recognized as leading practitioners in Finland in the recently published Chambers Global 2020. Lindfors & Co remains as the only law firm in Finland having  its lawyers both in “Star Individuals” and “Band 1” categories in dispute resolution. In addition, Lindfors & Co is listed among the top three law firms in dispute resolution in Finland.

According to Chambers Global 2020, Lindfors & Co is known for “Compact team handling a range of matters, including disputes arising from commercial agreements and construction projects. Represents corporate clients in both litigation and arbitration proceedings. Offers additional experience in competition-related disputes. Advises both domestic and international clients from a range of sectors, including banking and pharmaceuticals, and is also experienced handling white-collar criminal matters.”

Patrik Lindfors was ranked as the only Star Individual in dispute resolution in Finland. According to Chambers Global 2020:

“Star individual Patrik Lindfors enjoys a strong reputation as counsel and arbitrator, acting on domestic and international arbitrations. Lindfors also assists with commercial and white-collar crime litigation. One source describes him as “one of the best known counsels in arbitration and litigation,” and highlights his “in-depth knowledge.””

Petra Kiurunen was ranked in Band 1 in dispute resolution in Finland together with only a few other practitioners. According to Chambers Global 2020:

“Sources regard Petra Kiurunen as “extremely diligent,” with one interviewee adding: “She is the most hard-working lawyer I have ever seen.” Kiurunen is noted for her expertise in handling construction disputes. She is also a well-regarded arbitrator.”

Both Mr. Lindfors and Ms. Kiurunen also received Spotlight Table rankings in Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators in Finland.

Benchmark Litigation 2020

Our Partner Petra Kiurunen and Senior Partner Patrik Lindfors received top rankings in the 2020 edition of the Benchmark Litigation Europe.

Both Mrs. Kiurunen and Mr. Lindfors were recognized as Dispute Resolution Stars.