Meet the expert

LKOS Law Office Specialist Partner Oscari Seppälä has extensive experience solving and managing complex transport legal disputes. Oscari's entry into the world of transport law was not by chance but a decision driven by his passion for the maritime, shipping, and logistics sectors. He recognized early on that the field was not just about disputes and contracts; it was about the lifeblood of global trade and the people who make it happen. This understanding shaped his approach, making him not just a lawyer but a vital part in the machinery of international commerce.

What sets Oscari apart is not only his profound knowledge of transport law but his ability to foresee potential risks before they materialize. In an industry where the stakes are high and the margins for error slim, Oscari's preemptive strategies in risk management have saved countless clients from the brink of legal and financial turmoil. His mantra, "risk management before risks realize," has become a guiding principle for the firm, ensuring that clients are always steps ahead in safeguarding their interests.

• Transport frame work contracts;
• Offshore agreements;
• Cargo claims;
• Recourse claims;
• Maritime;
• Charter parties;
• Green shipping;
• Ship arrests, etc. 

Transport law | Shipping Maritime | Logistics

Since its establishment, LKOS Law Office has been one of Finland's leading advisers in shipping, maritime, and transport law. With a decade of experience in transport law at our clients' disposal, the Firm is recognized as the premier law firm in Finland regarding transportation law.

Leveraging a decade of expertise in transport law, our specialization spans shipping, maritime, transport, and insurance law. We offer seasoned advice on maritime and transport issues, including freight forwarding and warehousing, as well as liability and cargo insurance. Our team's practical industry knowledge enables us to provide hands-on, value-added solutions. We are renowned for drafting tailored and comprehensive logistics agreements, and adeptly resolving cargo claims, collisions, salvage issues, charter party disputes, and other maritime challenges. Ready to navigate your legal challenges with precision and expertise? Contact us today to see how we can make a difference in your case.

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Road Transport

Road transport in Finland is primarily regulated by the Road Transport Agreements Act (345/1979, as amended, FI: tiekuljetussopimuslaki). The Finnish Road Transport Agreements Act is based on the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road (the “CMR Convention”). However. The Finnish Road Transport Agreements Act contains certain provisions that deviate for domestic transportation. The provisions of the Road Transport Act are mandatory as enacted in the Act.

Sea transport

General information indicates that over 90 percent of Finland's exports and over 70 percent of its imports are conducted via sea transport.

Sea transport in Finland is governed by the Finnish Maritime Code (674/1994, as amended, FI: merilaki). This code includes provisions on various aspects, including the carriage of goods, chartering of vessels, nationality of vessels, ship-owners' liability, collisions, salvage, and maritime liens. The maritime codes of all Nordic countries are essentially similar, as they were drafted as part of a common Nordic legislation initiative.

Freight Forwarding

In Finland, the freight forwarding business sector is not regulated by any specific legislation. However, this sector widely applies its own general terms as contractual conditions. These are known as the General Conditions of the Nordic Association of Freight Forwarders, referred to as NSAB 2015 (FI: PSYM 2015).