Merilampi is once again ranked among the top law firms in Finland. The recently published Chambers and Partners’ 2020 edition of Chambers Europe gives recognition to many of our teams and experts.

Here are some of the comments from the publications and from our clients.

Our Real Estate and Construction team had another busy year on the real estate market

"Tommi Elo is recognised as a skilled and experienced practitioner. He handles a broad range of property and portfolio transactions, with additional knowledge in financing aspects and development projects."

"Notable practice frequently handling real estate transactions, including sale and leaseback mandates. Regularly advises on construction and development projects, including forward purchase agreements and contentious proceedings. Possesses a domestic and international client roster consisting of construction and development companies, real estate managers, investors, insurers and funds." (Real Estate practice)

Our experienced Employment and Labour Law team supports employers in all aspects of employment law

"One client comments: 'They have a great team - it feels like they understand the business and value us as clients'. Another client adds that the lawyers have 'very good knowledge - they are trustworthy and have good expertise.'" (Employment practice)

"Heidi Hiltunen. Clients enthuse: 'She is down to earth and proactive, she has the ability to think laterally and to transform complex matters into words which are understandable. She is available and responsive and her technical knowledge is great'. Another client notes: 'She is an expert in her field, she takes our cases seriously and is trustworthy.'"

Our Competition and EU Law team is one of the most experienced in the industry

"Advises both domestic and international companies on the full range of competition law issues. Established reputation for handling significant merger control, cartel and abuse of dominance cases, as well as public procurement." (Competition/European Law practice)

"Erkko Ruohoniemi regularly advises on public procurement and competition law issues including merger control. He represents clients in court cases relating to cartels and public procurement appeal procedures."

Our Intellectual Property team continues strong in international rankings

"Henrik af Ursin of Merilampi Attorneys Ltd is a well-known practitioner offering a broad IP practice. He regularly advises clients on anti-counterfeiting litigation, agreements, licensing negotiations, portfolio management and unfair competition matters."

Our established Dispute Resolution team is a trusted advisor to our clients

"Interviewees praise the team for its responsiveness and 'excellent work.'" (Dispute Resolution practice)

"Jussi Ikonen acts on commercial and corporate litigation, including contractual claims and shareholder disputes. He also acts on commercial arbitrations. Clients describe him as “prudent and analytical.'"

"Jukka Laitasalo is a highly experienced arbitrator with a wealth of expertise acting on both domestic and international arbitration proceedings."

See the complete Chambers Europe ranking here.

Chambers & Partners have been ranking the world’s best law firms and lawyers for almost 30 years. Chambers Europe ranks lawyers and law firms across Europe. The rankings are based on client feedback and in-depth analysis gathered by a team of researchers.‍