Dispute Resolution in Construction Projects

Dispute Resolution in Construction Projects

Disputes in construction projects come in all shapes and sizes. We regularly represent owners, contractors, developers, suppliers, and investors in commercial and industrial construction disputes.

We can help you find practical solutions to a wide range of situations that occur during the life span of a construction project. Typical assignments of ours have related to complex defects liability of both technical and judicial nature, insufficient fulfilment and interpretation of contractual obligations, extension of time and disruption claims and related critical-path analyses. You will benefit from our experience in the overall management and drafting of extensive, intertwined claims in different phases of construction projects.

When you need practical advice on pressing questions during and after construction and an expert to handle dispute management processes related to your project, we are a reliable partner. When a dispute arises, our team will evaluate your chances of settlement and adopt the most effective negotiation tactics and dispute resolution methods to ensure you get the best possible outcome.

Our team aims to solve disputes quickly and efficiently by applying industry-specific alternative dispute resolution (ADR) tools, such as dispute adjudication boards. You can always trust our experienced attorneys, who routinely handle matters before courts and arbitral tribunals.

Latest references

We successfully represented a Finnish manufacturing company in arbitration proceedings under the SCC rules against a global construction company. The dispute was governed by Finnish law and the seat of arbitration was Stockholm, Sweden. The dispute mainly concerned the termination of an erection contract and the right to compensation for delays of the project and for cost increases due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The main questions in dispute were the lawfulness of the termination of the erection contract as well as the consequences of the termination such as the right to costs to complete the project after termination, the right to liquidated damages for delay of the project and adjustment of contract price due to cost increases. The total value of the dispute exceeded EUR 15 million.
Case published 8.1.2025
We advised Efima Oyj on the sale of its AI business to Better Care Technologies Oy. The transaction included Efima’s Moiva AI platform developed for the care sector, the related technology and brand, customer contracts, and the experts working in the business. Efima is a Finnish digital company that supports the sustainable growth of large and mid-sized companies by streamlining their business processes and by creating competitive advantage through the innovative use of artificial intelligence and data. The company has nearly 200 experts based in Helsinki and Tampere. 
Case published 21.9.2026
We advised Neoen Renewables Finland Oy, part of the French Neoen Group, in its sale of a data centre project to a consortium consisting of international data centre developers and operators. This marked Neoen’s first data centre development project in Finland. Founded in 2008, Neoen is one of the world’s leading independent renewable energy producers. The company operates in 15 countries. It develops, finances, builds, owns, and operates solar power plants, wind farms, and battery storage systems. Neoen Group is owned by global alternative asset manager Brookfield Corporation.
Case published 17.9.2026
We advised Jolt Capital and Tesi in connection with their investment in VEV, a leading provider of commercial fleet electrification solutions. The investment, led by Jolt Capital with Tesi as co-investor, will support VEV’s next phase of growth and expansion across Europe. As part of the transaction, VEV became an independent company following the acquisition of Vitol’s stake in the business. Founded by Vitol, VEV provides integrated fleet electrification solutions combining fleet strategy, charging infrastructure, energy supply and operational services. Through its VEV IQ platform, the company supports more than 6,000 commercial electric vehicles across Europe and has been deployed across more than 600 sites spanning the transport, logistics and waste sectors. Jolt Capital is a private equity firm focused on growth investments in European deeptech companies. Tesi is a Finnish state-owned investment company that promotes Finnish business and economic growth through investments. We advised Jolt Capital and Tesi on the equity financing and structuring aspects of the transaction. International law firm Goodwin advised the investors on the acquisition of VEV.
Case published 10.9.2026