Various types of disputes may arise in connection with business operations. The counterparty might be, for example, a client, a business partner, an employee, a competitor or a public authority. A dispute may be domestic or have an international character. Because the risks of disputes are varied, the right approach requires a case-by-case consideration. We approach disputes practically by using our knowledge and experience. Our clients value us for taking control of disputes quickly.
Merilampi is one of the most renowned and versatile law firms in the field of dispute resolution. We advise our clients in demanding assignments that require comprehensive knowledge as well as in precautionary measure proceedings and enforcement of judgments and awards. We advise our clients in both ordinary courts and special courts, such as administrative, market and labour courts.
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- The Market Court imposed an inefficiency sanction in a procurement within a dynamic purchasing system – Merilampi represented Isku Interior Oy
- The Supreme Administrative Court annulled the decisions of the Administrative Court and the Regional State Administrative Agency in a matter that concerned obligation imposed by the occupational safety and health authority – Merilampi represented Posti Ltd
- Merilampi represented Posti in the VAT-dispute: The Supreme Court did not grant a leave to appeal to the banks and insurance companies
- The Finnish Supreme Court ruled in environmental liability claim in our client’s favor
- Merilampi represented Metsä Board Corporation in a contract related dispute
- Merilampi represented local dairies in the Valio predatory pricing case
- Main hearing ends in the asphalt cartel damages cases pending in the Court of Appeal
- The District Court of Helsinki dismissed the finance and insurance companies’ claims that value added taxes in postal services were disallowed by EU law
- Merilampi represented a big-four auditing company in a landmark dispute and criminal investigation
- Merilampi represents local dairies in the Valio abuse of a dominant market position case
- Merilampi represented Lassila & Tikanoja Plc in an industrial safety matter
- Merilampi represented former directors of global IT giant in a criminal case
- Merilampi represents Koivunen Oy in the spare car parts cartel follow-on damages trial
- Merilampi successfully represented Skanska Asfaltti in the Asphalt Cartel follow-on damages trial
- Merilampi represented Kesko Corporation’s subsidiary in a landmark employment law dispute
- Merilampi successfully represented Uponor in the Uponor/KWH merger proceeding