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Legal500 2013 edition

The 2013 edition of Legal 500 was recently published. The publication notes ranks Patrik Lindfors among the leading individual and notes with respect to our firm that:

”‘The level of service is absolutely top-class, and very effective in terms of response times’ at Lindfors & Co Attorneys at Law. Practice head Patrik Lindfors is well established as one of Finland’s best litigators and arbitration lawyers. Along with the well-respected Petra Kiurunen, he recently acted as counsel in an ICC arbitration in Switzerland concerning the termination of a consultancy agreement. Antti Summa is a ‘very talented young lawyer with splendid knowledge’.”

Chambers Global 2013

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.””

Chambers Global 2012

In recently published 2012 edition of Chambers Global all of our partners were listed among the leading dispute resolution practitioners in Finland. According to Chambers’ research:

”Patrik Lindfors is described as ”the most brilliant external counsel in Finland.” Petra Kiurunen is ”a very strong player in international arbitration.” Antti Summa is also highly recommended in this area.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2012

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’.”

Chambers Europe 2014

Chambers Europe 2014 describes our dispute resolution group as follows:

What the team is known for Highly regarded dispute resolution boutique, with impressive scope of expertise and presence in domestic and international disputes despite its compact size. Active in litigation and arbitration cases involving parties from sectors such as private equity, construction and IT. Further notable strength in IP-related cases.

Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients)
”This firm is fast, reliable and easy to deal with – there is a good ratio between how much you pay and what you get.”

Notable practitioners

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.