The recently published Chambers Global 2014 listed three of our partners as leading experts in dispute resolution with the following comments:

”Patrik Lindfors remains a standout figure at the top end of the Finnish dispute resolution market. Sources offer glowing praise for all aspects of his work: ”If I have a very complicated case and it’s very difficult to estimate the outcome I always use him – if you want to win, you use Patrik Lindfors. He is good in litigation and arbitration, and has great strategic thinking.” Lately he has acted on an extensive range of major disputes for Finnish and international clients, including appointments as arbitrator on cases conducted under ICC rules.

Petra Kiurunen is an ”experienced and effective” dispute resolution lawyer who ”picks things up quickly and is smart in negotiations,” according to sources. Her stellar reputation has grown recently thanks to her prominence in high-profile cases across the field, particularly in substantial arbitrations and construction-related litigations.

Antti Summa is an active and respected figure in Finnish disputes, with particular knowledge of M&A and IT-related cases.”

Patrik Lindfors was awarded the ILO Client Choice Award for the category of Arbitration in Finland.

Established in 2005, the Client Choice awards recognise those law firms and partners around the world that stand apart for the excellent client service they provide. The criteria for the awards focus on the ability to add real value to clients’ business above and beyond other players in the market. Uniquely, these awards survey senior corporate counsel only, with this year’s winners chosen from a pool of more than 2,000 individual client assessments. A searchable directory of this year’s winners is available at www.clientchoiceawards.com.

Chambers Global 2013 once again noted our dispute resolution practice and listed Mr. Patrik Lindfors as the only dispute resolution specialist in Finland under the ”Star” category. According to Chambers Global’s research:

”Clients laud Patrik Lindfors for being ”resourceful, persevering, and always able to think of the various possible outcomes,” and he stands at the forefront of the Finnish dispute resolution market. Praise is extensive, not only for his legal knowledge but also for his work ethic and cross-border capabilities and for presenting his strategies to clients with clarity and eloquence. Interviewees consider Petra Kiurunen to be a talented second-in-command, saying she is ”an excellent litigator.” She is particularly strong in construction cases. Antti Summa is known for his work in corporate governance, alongside his presence in dispute resolution cases. He is valued by clients for ”always putting the concerns of the customer first.””

Our firm was ranked in the Legal 500 EMEA 2011 publication, which described our firm as follows:

”Litigation boutique Lindfors & Co Attorneys at Law is in huge demand as the go-to firm for high-end corporate disputes. 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’, and Petra Kiurunen and Antti Summa are also ‘excellent’.”