Finland chapter for ICLG: Competition Litigation 2024 - Dittmar & Indrenius

Service areas

Competition & Public Procurement

Written by

Ilkka Leppihalme

Partner

[email protected] +358 400 976 679

Toni Kalliokoski

Counsel

[email protected] +358 41 528 3008

ICLG – Competition Litigation Laws and Regulations – Finland chapter covers common issues in competition litigation law and regulations – including interim remedies, final remedies, evidence, justification/defences, timing, settlement, costs, appeal, leniency and anticipated reforms.

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Written by

Ilkka Leppihalme

Partner

[email protected] +358 400 976 679

Toni Kalliokoski

Counsel

[email protected] +358 41 528 3008

Service areas

Competition & Public Procurement

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