Erkko Ruohoniemi
Partner, Attorney-at-Law
Expertise
Erkko Ruohoniemi specialises in competition law related cases, such as merger control notifications to the Finnish and EU Competition Authorities as well as cases of abuse of dominant position and cartels.
Erkko has more than 25 years of experience in public procurement law. He advises both procurement entities and private companies in public procurement issues and has successfully handled more than 200 procurement appeals in the Market Court or the Supreme Administrative Court. Erkko is co-author of a popular handbook on public procurement. He also has extensive experience in matters related to telecom and energy regulation, as well as advertising and marketing law.
- Merilampi Attorneys Ltd., Partner 2008 –, Senior Associate 2006 – 2007, Associate 2004 – 2006
- Ministry of Trade and Industry, Governmental Secretary 1996 – 2003
- Attorney-at-Law, 2006
- Master of Laws (LL.M.), University of Turku, 1996
- Finnish
- Swedish
- English
- Finnish Bar Association
- International Bar Association (IBA)
- Julkisten hankintojen yhdistys ry (association for public procurement)
- Legal 500 EMEA, EU and Competition (2024), Erkko Ruohoniemi Leading Individual. “Merilampi Attorneys, namely Erkko Ruohoniemi and his team, has a very strong understanding on the quite complex operational environment of the Finnish distribution system operators and the regulatory model set by the National Regulatory Authority.” “Service attitude is great. Seeing the big picture is a strength they have.” “All the team members in the EU and competition practice are very service minded, persistent and definitely very professional. The team works seamlessly together, and the responsible partner is always on top of the things. One of the biggest strengths of the team is the fast response times and ability to take control of things quickly.”
- Chambers Europe, Competition/European Law (2024): Erkko Ruohoniemi recommended. "Erkko Ruohoniemi is very good. He has a very practical attitude.”
- Legal 500 EMEA, EU and Competition (2023): Erkko Ruohoniemi leading individual.
- Chambers Europe, Competition/European Law (2023): Erkko Ruohoniemi recommended. "If I present a complex case, he points out clear questions and provides pragmatic answers."
- Who’s Who Legal, Global Guide, Government Contracts (2022): Erkko Ruohoniemi recommended.
- Chambers Europe, Competition/European Law (2022): "Erkko Ruohoniemi is best known for his handling of public procurement matters, acting on both advisory mandates and contentious proceedings. Clients praise his "quick and sophisticated legal advice.'"
- Legal 500 EMEA, EU and Competition (2021): Erkko Ruohoniemi leading individual.
- Chambers Europe, Competition/European Law (2021): "Erkko Ruohoniemi is best known for his handling of contentious procurement matters on behalf of private or state-owned companies. He also assists with appeals against decisions made by the FCCA or the Finnish telecoms regulator."
- Legal 500 EMEA, EU and Competition (2020): Erkko Ruohoniemi leading individual. Merilampi ranked in Tier 2. "Erkko Ruohoniemi is one of the best public procurement lawyers in Finland."
- Chambers Europe, Competition/European Law (2020): "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."
- Who’s Who Legal, Global Guide, Government Contracts (2020): Erkko Ruohoniemi recommended. Erkko Ruohoniemi is considered "a must-have procurement lawyer on the list" and "a highly skilled practitioner in the field of public contracts".
- Global Competition Review’s GCR 100 (2020): Merilampi ranked as Highly Recommended.
Eskola, S., Kiviniemi, E., Krakau, T., & Ruohoniemi, E. (2017b). Julkiset hankinnat.
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