Borenius‘ core focus lies in competition, antitrust, and state aid law, specialising in private enforcement, merger control, and public procurement matters at both the EU and domestic levels. The firm has built a strong reputation for handling cartel investigations before the FCCA and Finnish courts. Ilkka Aalto-Setälä, who heads the EU and competition department, excels at supporting companies and governmental agencies on competition law issues, including abuse of a dominant market position and cartels. Henriikka Piekkala brings experience in matters related to state aid and regulated markets, mainly in the telecoms and postal industries.
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Témoignages

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  • ‘Borenius has a depth of experience. They always work with a competent team that is always easy to reach.’
  • ‘Ilkka Aalto-Setälä is leading the practice. His experience is invaluable. He knows the tactics that benefit each client's needs best.’
  • ‘Henriikka Piekkala is expert.’
  • ‘Strong team with deep sector-specific expertise. We have always been very pleased with their pragmatic advice.’
  • ‘Ilkka Aalto-Setälä is a pleasure to work with and a proactive strategic advisor. Henriikka Piekkala is the leading expert.’
  • ‘Team has an extensive set of expertise which helps us to navigate through our issues. You can use this office as a one-stop shopping. They respond very quickly, which is at least for us very important.’
  • ‘Strong experience on the field. They have excellent and pragmatic lawyers.’
  • ‘Ilkka Aalto-Setälä: strong experience, he can provide innovative and creative solutions. He is an excellent and pragmatic lawyer.’
  • ‘Good understanding of customer needs and practical approaches to challenges faced.’

Clients clés

  • Finnair Oyj
  • Finavia Oyj
  • City of Turku
  • KELA
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Netflix, Inc
  • Viljava
  • The Confederation of Finnish Construction Industries
  • Uponor Oyj Oy
  • L’Oréal Finland

Points forts

  • Represented the incumbents Uponor Suomi Oy and Uponor Infra Oy in a matter concerning an alleged cartel in the market of plastic infrared pipe products before the Finnish Market Court.
  • Advised the Finnish Federation of the Brewing and Soft Drinks Industry in a state aid complaint before European Commission.
  • Advised fully state-owned Suomen Viljava Oy, Finland’s largest service company, on investigations stemming from a state aid complaint concerning the establishment and operations of Viljava’s subsidiary Oat Mill Finland Oy.

Avocats

Hall of Fame

Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Responsable de la pratique

Ilkka Aalto-Setälä

Autres avocats clés

Henriikka Piekkala