Boutique firm Merkurius Attorneys is specialised in competition and public procurement work and has recently advised on cartel mandates, public procurement cases before the Market Court, state aid issues and competition matters relating to acquisitions. Department head Kirsi-Marja Salokangas focuses on competition law, public procurement matters and dispute resolution and has been singled out as ‘an expert, who has not only extensive knowledge and experience in her own field but is able to consider a broader perspective’.
Testimonials
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- 'Kirsi-Marja Salokangas is an expert, who has not only extensive knowledge and experience in her own field but is able to consider a broader perspective - with her systematic analytical skills she can see challenges quickly and can provide possible solutions and alternatives. She is very responsive and understands controversies quickly.’
‘Merkurius Attorneys has exceptional skills and knowledge of the public procurement regulations and processes especially in energy business. The communication was very clear and understandable, even to non-lawyers of our team. I could completely trust the issues in their hands and expertise, knowing they will lead us through the process with high standards and yet in an efficient way.’
Key clients
- Fimlab Laboratoriot Oy
- Fingrid Oyj
Work highlights
- Advised Wetteri Auto Oy on competition law matters regarding its acquisitions of E. Hartikainen Oy and Auto Palin.
- Advised Fimlab Laboratoriot Oy and NordLab on the large-scale public procurement of ICT services.