Borenius

Partner Markus Kokko regularly advises major domestic and international clients on dispute resolution and corporate crime cases. Markus has in-depth experience of domestic and international corporate and commercial disputes and he has acted as lead counsel in numerous extensive cases. Markus also has an exceptional track record in handling a broad range of litigation and arbitration cases. In addition Markus frequently advises companies and executives in relation to complex corporate crime cases and criminal investigations regarding, inter alia, insider trading, environmental violations, corruption, imports and exports and tax. Markus heads the firm’s Litigation & Arbitration and Corporate Crime teams.

Partner Kristiina Liljedahl advises on dispute resolution, including litigation and arbitration, as well as on employment law and marketing law. Kristiina represents clients in relation to a variety of claims in domestic and international commercial litigation and arbitration, including ad hoc arbitration proceedings and institutional arbitration proceedings. Her practice ranges in several business sectors and covers, for example, IT and telecommunications, international trade, mining, services and consultancy services.

Partner Emma Niemistö advises our clients on construction and project law assignments. She focuses on major industrial and infrastructure investments, construction and engineering mandates, as well as real estate development and dispute resolution. A large part of her work also includes advisory services relating to EPC(M) projects, under the FIDIC suites or similar international forms of contracts. Emma has long-standing experience in negotiating and drafting complex project agreements and providing risk and claims management advice relating to our clients’ critical projects and strategic investments. She benefits from her unique technical background in her advisory role; with a Master of Science degree in Construction Economics and Management from the Helsinki University of Technology, she draws from her understanding of project management and industrial/technical processes to get a strong handle on contract risks in demanding projects. On contentious mandates Emma represents clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings, and also acts as arbitrator in construction and supply contract disputes. Emma has also authored books on construction management contracting and contractors’ guarantee liabilities and is a sought-after speaker on topics related to construction law and dispute management. Emma heads the firm’s Projects & Construction team.

Partner Tero Kovanen advises on questions related to dispute resolution. In addition to litigation and arbitration, Tero also has knowledge on alternative dispute resolution, particularly mediation. He is specialised in liability issues relating to contracts and damages.