Dispute resolution & Arbitration

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Each dispute resolution process demands tailored services, uniquely customized for every case. Our dispute resolution team excels in navigating the complexities of the law alongside our corporate clients, whether in court or before alternative dispute resolution bodies.

At LKOS Law Office, we adeptly represent both claimants and respondents across all levels of the commercial litigation spectrum, including court systems, arbitration, and administrative authorities in Finland. Our comprehensive approach ensures that we cover all aspects of commercial litigation services for our clients. Additionally, our expertise extends to pre-litigation processes, a crucial phase that typically encompasses stages such as notice issuance, investigation, demand setting, and settlement negotiations. Trust in our firm to guide you through these intricate processes with a strategy tailored to your specific needs.

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We regularly advise and possess practical expertise in dispute resolution - general court and arbitration - across various industries and legal fields, including:

• Construction
  
• Insurance
  
• Shipping, maritime and transport
  
• Employment
  
• Contracts
  
• Tort
  
• Corporate
  
• Customs
  
• International Trade

• We successfully represented the client in a dispute, navigating through negotiations to reach an outstanding settlement, that resulted in a noteworthy 83% savings for our client. 
  

• We successfully represented the client in the District Court and in the Court of Appeal in a complex construction dispute. Disagreements centered around the enforcement of oral agreements and the accuracy of hourly work records. The Court of Appeal upheld all claims from our client, dismissing the appellant's claims entirely.

• Oscari Seppälä successfully represented the international client in the trade dispute, securing a settlement that fully covered all of our client's monetary interests. Our client achieved everything they sought in the settlement.
  

Costs

The costs of civil litigation and administrative appeals consist of court fees, witness expenses, and the fees and expenses of the party's counsel. Court fees payable to the State are relatively low in Finland. In civil litigation, the unsuccessful party is usually liable to pay all reasonable legal costs incurred by the successful party.

Under the Administrative Judicial Procedure Act, a party must compensate the other party for their legal costs, either in full or in part, if it is deemed unreasonable for the latter to bear its own costs based on the outcome.