Proficient in merger control cases before the FCCA and the European Commission, Krogerus’ ‘active and collaborative’ team offers guidance on various competition law matters, including horizontal and vertical agreements, abuse of dominance, public procurement, and state aid issues. Primarly working with clients in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, energy, and telecoms, the team delivers key support on regulatory compliance, and competition law strategies. The team is led by Simo Autio, who has a wealth of experience advising on contentious and non-contentious matters at both the national and European Union level, while co-head Leena Lindberg has notable expertise in merger control, foreign direct investment, and regulatory issues. Katri Joenpolvi, noted for her compliance acumen, is another key contact.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Simo Autio has always done an exceptional job in our projects.’
  • 'Leena Lindberg is a most talented and experienced professional.’
  • ‘The team we have worked with has been assembled to include the necessary experts in different fields to ensure that answers and services are provided quickly and professionally. The flow of information within the team seems to be good.’
  • ‘In particular, I have worked with Simo Autio. We have always received legal advice and service from him very quickly, flexibly and at short notice. Communication is systematic and clear. The service is professional and practical.’
  • ‘The team works exceptionally well together, leading to the best customer experience.’
  • ‘Katri Joenpolvi deserves to be mentioned as she stands out with her experience, knowledge, and customer understanding. Excellent response to all our needs.’
  • 'A team of skilled professionals.’
  • ‘Always available; knows our situation and knows the company.’

Key clients

  • Nobina Oy
  • Delivery Hero Finland Oy
  • Steveco Oy
  • Viking Line Abp
  • Unisport-Saltex Oy
  • Lindström Oy
  • HKScan Oyj
  • Abloy Oy (part of AssaAbloy)
  • Attendo Oy
  • LocalTapiola Mutual Insurance Company

Work highlights

  • Advised Sonae and the offeror on a recommended voluntary public tender offer for all the outstanding shares in Musti Group.
  • Advised Dahl Suomi Oy on Market Court proceedings concerning a case where the FCCA has proposed a fine for alleged prohibited cooperation between companies in the Finnish market for plastic HVAC infrastructure pipeline products.
  • Advised Isojoen Konehalli Oy on court proceedings following a proposal by the FCCA to impose a fine for alleged resale price maintenance and an order to stop imposing a fixed price on its retailers in the company's online store.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Simo Autio, Leena Lindberg

Other key lawyers

Katri Joenpolvi