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.

The recently published 2019 edition of the Legal 500 EMEA ranked Lindfors & Co again as a top-tier (Tier 1) law firm in Finland. Lindfors & Co’s position as one of the leading dispute resolution practices in Finland is described as follows:

“Lindfors & Co Attorneys at Law’s practice is led by Patrik Lindfors and is recognised for its ’very hands-on and competent approach’. Petra Kiurunen is also recommended; she recently defended a former company board member in criminal and civil cases regarding the company’s bankruptcy.”

In addition, our Senior Partner Patrik Lindfors was again recognized as a leading individual and Partner Petra Kiurunen as a recommended lawyer. Mr. Lindfors is also a member of the Legal 500 Hall of Fame.

Lindfors & Co has been once again recognized as a top-tier (Tier 1) law firm in Finland in the recently published 2018 edition of The Legal 500 EMEA. The said edition confirms Lindfors & Co’s position as one of the leading dispute resolution practices in Finland with the following remarks:

“Regarded by a client as ‘the best dispute resolution law firm in Finland’, Lindfors & Co Attorneys at Law offers ‘excellent value for money’. The practice has experience in construction litigation and arbitration proceedings; it is representing a seller in M&A arbitration proceedings against a private equity buyer. ‘Innovative litigator’ Patrik Lindfors heads the team, which includes Petra Kiurunen.”

In addition, The Legal 500 EMEA 2018 positions our Partner Patrik Lindfors in the elite “Leading individuals” list. Partner Petra Kiurunen is also regarded as a recommended lawyer.

  

We are proud to announce that our Partner Patrik Lindfors has been inducted into the Legal 500 Hall of Fame. The said induction recognizes Patrik Lindfors’ continuous excellence as a leading dispute resolution lawyer in Finland.

The Legal 500 Hall of Fame is described as follows:

“The Legal 500 Hall of Fame highlights individuals who have received constant praise by their clients for continued excellence. The Hall of Fame highlights, to clients, the law firm partners who are at the pinnacle of the profession. In Europe, Middle East and Africa, the criteria for entry is to have been recognised by The Legal 500 as one of the elite leading lawyers for seven consecutive years.”

The recently published Chambers Global 2016 publication listed all of our partners among the ranked individuals with the following commentary:

”Head of department Patrik Lindfors is described by sources as ”just brilliant.” He is highly regarded for his experience across a broad spectrum of disputes matters and is regularly appointed as arbitrator in complex multi-jurisdictional cases. Recent mandates include post-M&A disputes, cases in the energy sector and white-collar crime litigation.

Petra Kiurunen is described by sources as ”efficient and reliable,” as well as ”a fierce litigator with a lot of character.” She is experienced in disputes related to project delivery and construction issues, notably in the energy sector. Her expertise also includes disputes concerning IP rights and distribution contracts.

Antti Summa’s practice focuses on disputes related to corporate law, M&A transactions and IT. He represents domestic and international clients in litigation proceedings concerning contract disputes, shareholder agreements, post-M&A issues and regulatory matters.

Teemu Taxell advises clients on domestic and multi-jurisdictional contentious cases, covering both litigation and arbitration. Areas of expertise include post-M&A transactional cases, project and construction issues, and contract disputes.”