Based on its own research and analysis, as well as client and colleague interviews, the widely respected publisher Chambers & Partners has once again ranked Merilampi as one of the leading law firms in Finland in its Chambers Europe publication. Merilampi was recommended in seven practice areas. Our Competition/European Law, Dispute Resolution, Real Estate & Construction and Employment teams were all ranked in Band 2.

Furthermore, thirteen Merilampi lawyers were recognised as leading professionals in their respective practice areas. Jani Ylä-Autio was ranked as a Star Individual in Real Estate. Jukka Laitasalo was included on the prestigious list of Most in Demand Arbitrators.

From our Competition/European Law team, Arttu Mentula and Erkko Ruohoniemi were ranked as leading individuals:

"Erkko Ruohoniemi has notable experience advising clients from the energy sector, recently advising Elisa Corporation on a number of competition law issues. "He is a huge expert in this area - he actually drafted the law," say clients."

Five of our Dispute Resolution partners were ranked as top experts in their field of expertise:

"Department co-head Jussi Ikonen advises clients on commercial litigation and arbitration cases and is well regarded for his strength in employment-related disputes. Clients appreciate his "clear, insightful and timely advice," with one source adding: "Thorough describes him best; he knows the cases and knows the details.""

"According to sources, firm founder Jukka Laitasalo is "one of the leading Finnish arbitrators." He is noted for his long-standing experience in both domestic and international arbitrations, as well as his expertise in the field of litigation. Key strengths include complex insolvency-related disputes."

"Mika Pakarinen advises on disputes across a range of sectors and industries, including media and marketing. He advises clients on complex litigation and is also active in the field of arbitration, both as counsel and arbitrator. He also assists clients with contentious matters related to contract law and M&A."

In our Real Estate & Construction practice, five partners were ranked as leading individuals:

"Tommi Elo is particularly recommended for his transactional work."

"Ari Keinänen has huge experience of a variety of real estate transactions."

Heidi Hiltunen and Jussi Ikonen were highly ranked from our Employment team:

"We feel confident of the firm's support. It takes ownership of the matter and supports us on a daily basis."

"The lawyers concentrate on the issues at hand, work closely with us and do not miss a step."

"Heidi Hiltunen is "knowledgeable, proactive and responsive. She is dedicated and up to speed - we feel like she is part of our organisation," say clients. Other sources enthuse: "Throughout the whole procedure she was 100% committed and connected and helped us bring things to a good conclusion.""

"Clients particularly value Jussi Ikonen's "savvy, thought-provoking advice. I enjoy bouncing ideas off him." He is notably active advising on employment disputes."