Aapo Saarikivi
RoschierDemonstrating ‘a great level of expertise’, Roschier’s full-service dispute resolution practice has experience in major commercial disputes and international arbitrations, where it often works in collaboration with its Swedish partners, particularly in claims relating to the Russian energy sector. Aapo Saarikivi leads the team and provides clients with the full range of advice of commercial dispute resolution and arbitration, with special focus on the projects, energy and telecoms sectors. Laila Sivonen, who joined the partnership in January 2023, covers a broad range of matters, including arbitration, litigation and compliance issues with a focus on IT and energy disputes. Counsel Paula Airas' practice includes civil and criminal litigation and various forms of alternative dispute resolution.
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Testimonials
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- ‘While being a big and highly regarded law firm, Roschier at the same time has personal and individual attitude towards the client and dedication and very hands-on approach also on partner level. Seamless cooperation between offices in Finland and Sweden, it really feels like one team.’
‘Laila Sivonen (Finland) is very hands-on and attentive to every detail, deeply committed and proactive. Her recommendations are always well thought-through, clear and concise. She is very responsive and always ready to walk the extra mile for the client.’
‘Great knowledge of their home market and very capable handing international disputes even governed by different legal rules/systems.'
- 'Incredibly hard working - always available and thinking critically about the problem.’
‘Aapo Saarikivi is composed, makes thoughtful contributions; good sense of strategy.'
‘They assemble a team with diverse expertise/practice areas and with very good coordination among them behind the scenes.’
‘Fast and high quality responses. Practical answers that can be immediately applied to the business situation.’
Key clients
- Microsoft
- Nokia
- Stora Enso
- Ahlstrom Holding 3 Oy
- Fortum
- Fennovoima
- Nuorisosäätiö
- R-Investicija
Work highlights
- Representing Finnish nuclear project company Fennovoima in multiple ICC arbitrations against Rosatom group companies arising in relation to a terminated turnkey NPP delivery.
- Representing Nordic energy company Fortum in an ICC arbitration against its Danish wind turbine supplier Vestas A/S.
- Representing Bain Capital led investor consortium Ahlstrom Holding 3 in disputes relating to a large squeeze-out.
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Laila Sivonen
RoschierPractice head
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Aapo Saarikivi