Waselius's dispute resolution team represents clients in commercial litigation at a domestic and international level and also handles white-collar crime matters, IP litigation, investigations and arbitration proceedings. Leading the team are founding partner and experienced arbitrator Jan Waselius, Bernt Juthström, who also co-heads the IP department, and Christoffer Waselius, who is involved in white-collar crime work.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘This is a long established and highly respected, also very well-connected elite boutique.’

  • ‘Christoffer Waselius was very kind and on top of any topic which appeared. I always had information about the standing with the court. We had very good debrief before and after every action.’

  • ‘Highly professional team.’

  • ‘Very supportive team with quick responses; internationally minded and open to all discussions on cross-border litigation and M&A. Always enjoyable to work with them. Also clients like their work very much.’

  • ‘Christoffer Waselius has vast experience in international M&A, litigation and arbitration projects. He is fluent in German and therefore very recommended for German companies. Christoffer understands the different specific law concepts in each jurisdiction and can quickly turn issues into a workable solution.’

Key clients

  • Alstom
  • Pernod Ricard
  • Strömma Turism & Sjöfart and Stromma Finland
  • Heimdall Terminals
  • Essity
  • Armin Schwarz Ice Action
  • NRC Group
  • T. Rowe Price
  • Loomis
  • Automatia
  • Ejendals
  • NCH
  • BASF
  • Venator
  • Steripolar

Work highlights

  • Acting as counsel to former board members of Anttila Oy in a high principle value dispute concerning a clawback to the bankruptcy estate of Anttila Oy in a matter concerning board member liability for damages under the Finnish Limited Liability Companies Act.
  • Successfully acted as counsel for a Finnish logistics company against its former managing director in a misuse of business secrets case.
  • Handling several arbitration proceedings with significant monetary value.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jan Waselius, Bernt Juthström, Christoffer Waselius