Mikko Rajala Email & Phone Number

I am a partner in the Dispute Resolution Group and in the Real Estate Group of international law firm Bird & Bird. I help my clients to succeed in their business by advising clients in dispute resolution and pre-dispute management matters. In addition, I am frequently involved in construction and other real estate related matters as well as leasing of business premises. I act as an arbitrator in institutional (FAI, ICC) and ad-hoc arbitrations. According to my clients (ref. Chambers and Partners):"Appreciated for his vast experience of construction industry." "Has excellent legal skills and is always our first choice in dispute resolution matters. His commercial awareness and knowledge of the client's business is remarkable. The advice is always right first time." "He's thorough, professional and understands our business." "Very business-minded and solution-oriented."You can reach me at +358 40 577 2889 or mikko.rajala@twobirds.com.

Listed skills include Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Legal Advice, Contract Law, and 13 others.

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  Partner, Co-Head Of Dispute Resolution (Finland)

  Bird & Bird

  May 2012 - Present - Helsinki, Finland

  I act as a legal advisor for clients in dispute resolution and pre-dispute management matters across all business sectors. In particular, I specialise in construction and other real estate raleted matters as well as in construction, design and real estate transaction related disputes. I have 15+ years experience on leases of business premises. My team provides daily support to our clients in commercial agreements, arrangements, development projects, insolvency issues and disputes relating to lease of business premises, often in shopping centre or multi-function environments, or other high-interest assets (headquarters, hotels etc.).I also advise our clients with respect to design, construction and other real estate related contracts and arrangements. I act as an arbitrator in institutional (FAI, ICC) and ad-hoc arbitrations.