Competition & Regulatory

Competition law, antitrust, merger control, domestic and foreign state aid — we can help you with even the most challenging competition and regulatory issues you face.

Experienced Team at Your Service

Our dedicated team of lawyers with versatile backgrounds has advised clients in a range of cutting-edge matters, enabling them to implement business-critical projects successfully and on time. Our team has extensive experience advocating before the FCCA, the European Commission, and other authorities and courts.

With extensive cross-sector experience, we advise clients on Article 101 and Article 102 issues and defend clients against enforcement actions brought by competition authorities. Our experience spans the full spectrum of state aid matters, representing complainants, recipients, and providers alike in proceedings before the European Commission and domestic authorities.

Your Business Comes First

When providing legal advice, we think of your business interests first. With our broad expertise, we proactively work with your strategic goals in mind, making sure that your legal and business interests are aligned. We always tailor the team to the needs of your matter and bring in experts from other practice groups at the firm where needed.

We are passionate about learning and stay ahead of the trends that matter — we understand what is around the corner and what that means for your business.

Our Expertise

  • Competition and regulatory strategy and risk assessments
  • Merger filings and strategic merger control advice
  • Multi-jurisdictional filing coordination
  • Cartel investigations and dawn raids
  • Abuse of dominant market position
  • Foreign subsidies regulation
  • Distribution agreements and commercial arrangements
  • Market and sector regulation
  • Compliance programs, audits, and training
  • State aid and competitive neutrality
  • Competition damages and litigation

To complement our services, we also assist clients with foreign direct investment (FDI) screening assessments and filing processes. Our Public Procurement Team provides market-leading advice on matters relating to public procurement processes, direct awards, disputes, and more.

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Team

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    Mikko Huimala

    Partner
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    +358 44 530 0753
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    Niko Haarahiltunen

    Associate
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    +358 50 559 6877
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    Outi Jousi

    Specialist Partner
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    +358 40 563 7343
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    Riikka Kuha

    Counsel
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    +358 50 433 9026
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    Niilo Melkas

    Associate
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    +358 50 570 3641
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    Sanni Ratilainen

    Associate
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    +358 40 158 2493
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    Minna Siekkinen

    Specialist Partner
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    +358 405420761
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    Eveliina Tanskanen

    Senior Associate
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    +358 400 837578
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    Annika Tiitola

    Senior Associate
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    +358 45 679 2850
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    Viivi Alanen

    Senior Legal Assistant
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    +358 44 357 6268