Chambers Global 2009 Guide to the World’s Best Lawyers ranks Merilampi’s Dispute Resolution team in highest category Band 1 in Finland

The widely respected publication Chambers Global 2009 Guide to the World’s Best Lawyers has after wide client and colleague interviews ranked Merilampi’s Dispute Resolution team in the highest category Band 1 among the Finnish law firms.
In addition, several Merilampi’s individual lawyers got high rankings. No other Finnish firm had so many lawyers ranked as best in its field as Merilampi. See below the individual rankings and Chambers Global’s commentary of Merilampi’s Dispute Resolution team.

Dispute Resolution in Finland

Band 1: Ari Kantor
Band 2: Jukka Laitasalo
Band 3: Jussi Ikonen
Band 3: Lassi Kettula
Band 3: Tapio Väätäinen

Band 1 Merilampi Attorneys Ltd

Although smaller than its first-tier competitors, this group is applauded for its work in dispute resolution. Indeed, according to sources, “in terms of quality the firm is the equal of its more sizeable counterparts.” Highly satisfied clients praise the firm’s Helsinki and Tampere offices for their “experienced lawyers, prowess in EU law and fantastic fee/quality ratio.” Moreover, the firm has impressed sources with its “utterly straightforward and pragmatic advice.” Peers say the outfit deserves points for “its personal touch with clients and deep determination to solve disputes.” The market looks highly upon Ari Kantor for his strong expertise in corporate crimes and offences regarding securities, and his involvement in many of the country’s biggest cases. Indeed, Kantor is portrayed as “an incredibly talented disputes man” who is “one of the few who really dominate the market.” Head of the arbitration group, Jukka Laitasalo, is highly reputed for his experience, responsiveness, and “dynamic approach to moving cases forward.” The Tampere office is led by Lassi Kettula, who sources praise as an excellent litigator for his “tactical nous combined with a systematic and comprehensive approach.” Kettula also receives positive mention for being “a pragmatic lawyer who’s always easy to work with.” Also Tapio Väätäinen “enjoys a very positive reputation,” while Johanna Jukka is seen to be increasingly active. Over the past year the Tampere office has witnessed an increase in compensation disputes, while the bigger Helsinki team was involved in several extensive ongoing court cases. Recent clients include big retailers, insurance companies, government entities and energy groups.

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