Valio – Competition Damages Case

Valio – Competition Damages Case

A truly international arbitration team providing high standard advice with personable, pragmatic service.

GAR 100

A dispute can seriously disrupt your business. As our client, you can be confident that your case is in the best hands.

We handle complex disputes for international and Finnish clients. Even the most challenging situations can be resolved when you are advised by the right people. You will have our team of tier 1 experts dedicated to your case. Our approach combines a keen strategic eye with efficient project management.

Internationally recognised team of attorneys

Our distinguished dispute resolution team has an excellent reputation for successfully advising clients across various industries. We represent clients in general courts and administrative proceedings in Finland. In addition, we have vast experience of international arbitration conducted under various arbitration rules, including those of the FAI, ICC, LCIA, SCC, DIS, the Swiss Rules, and the UNCITRAL Rules. Through our international network of law firms, you will have access to the best lawyers wherever you do business.

Our team is recognised as the leading dispute resolution practice in Finland. We are consistently ranked as a tier 1 practice by renowned publications, such as Chambers, The Legal 500 and Benchmark Litigation, and we are particularly proud of being listed among the world’s top firms in Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 100 guide to specialist international arbitration practices.

Our expertise covers:

  • M&A disputes

  • energy disputes
  • construction disputes
  • real estate disputes
  • corporate and commercial disputes
  • environmental liability
  • banking and finance disputes
  • insurance disputes
  • IT and technology disputes
  • data breaches and cyber security threats
  • competition law disputes
  • professional liability
  • distribution and agency disputes
  • retail and consumer disputes
  • product liability
  • media and sports law
  • investor-state arbitrations
  • enforcement of judgments and awards
  • interim measures.

Our service offering also covers advice in Corporate Crime & Investigations.

Latest references

We are advising Anora Group in brand protection and intellectual property enforcement matters globally. Our IP team manages Anora Group’s global trademark and design portfolio, including registration, prosecution, opposition and enforcement. We also advise Anora Group in questions concerning marketing law, social media, domain names and cybersquatting. Anora Group Plc is a publicly listed company. It was born in 2021 through the merger of the Finnish Altia Oyj and the Norwegian Arcus ASA. Anora Group is a leading wine and spirits brand house in the Nordic Region and a global industry forerunner in sustainability. Anora Group has a large portfolio of iconic brands such as Koskenkorva, Linie, Larsen, Skagerrak, Chill Out, Ruby Zin, Wongraven, O.P. Anderson and Falling Feather. Its key brands are exported to over 30 markets globally.
Case published 28.1.2026
We are advising Valio in brand protection and intellectual property enforcement matters globally. Our IP team manages Valio’s global trademark, design and copyright portfolio, including registration, prosecution, opposition and enforcement. We also advise Valio in questions concerning IP licensing, consumer and marketing law, social media, domain names and cybersquatting, and food sector regulation. Valio is Finland’s biggest dairy business and food exporter with EUR 1.7 billion annual net sales. Valio’s products are found in some 60 countries and account for 25% of Finland’s total food exports. The company’s R&D work follows the footsteps of Nobel Prize winner A.I. Virtanen, and Valio has some 4,200 employees around the world. The Valio brand has been regularly recognised as one of the most valued brands in Finland. Other well-known and beloved brands of Valio include, among others, AURA, OLTERMANNI, POLAR and OIVARIINI.  
Case published 3.1.2026
We are assisting CapMan Growth in making a significant investment in Factory, a Finnish restaurant chain known for its high-quality homemade meals and excellent value for money. The investment supports Factory’s ambitious growth strategy to expand nationwide and strengthen its presence also in shopping centres. Industry veteran Aku Vikström also joins as a co-investor and member of the board to support the company. Factory is a restaurant chain that specialises in high-quality homemade meals. In addition to buffet offerings, Factory provides catering services for meetings and events. All dishes are prepared in Factory’s own restaurant kitchens by the restaurants’ own chefs, and the menu focuses on diverse, high-quality home cooking. The company currently operates 22 restaurants in Southern Finland and employs around 200 people. CapMan Growth is a leading Finnish growth investor that makes significant investments in entrepreneur-led growth companies with turnover of €10–200 million. CapMan Growth is part of CapMan, which is a leading Nordic private equity investor engaged in active value creation work. CapMan has been listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange since 2001.
Case published 2.12.2025
We advised Lantmännen ek för in its contemplated acquisition of Leipurin from Aspo Plc. Lantmännen is an agricultural cooperative and Northern Europe’s leader in agriculture, machinery, bioenergy and food products. Lantmännen is owned by 17,000 Swedish farmers and has 12,000 employees in over 20 countries. Leipurin is a leading Nordic supplier of bakery ingredients, equipment, and expert services to professional bakeries, confectioneries, and food manufacturers. The company operates across Finland, Sweden, and the Baltic countries with subsidiaries located in the aforementioned countries, providing comprehensive solutions to the baking industry. The closing of the transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals.
Case published 25.8.2025