Mikko focuses his practice on competition law, state aid, technology law and intellectual property rights. He is considered to be one of the leading experts in the field of regulated industries, including healthcare and pharma, energy and natural resources, media and software. Mikko has co-authored a leading treatise on competition law and recently authored an in-depth analysis of the Finnish healthcare system. His most recent book discusses state aid regulation in the European Union.
CV
Career
- Avance Attorneys Ltd, Partner 2012-
- Ministry of Employment and the Economy, State Secretary (Economic affairs) (2008-2009)
- Microsoft Finland Oy, Director of Information Society Relations (2007-2008)
- Economic Policy Adviser to the Finnish Prime Minister (2005-2007)
- European Commission, Member of Commissioner Rehn’s Cabinet (2004-2005)
- Prime Minister’s Office, EU-secretariat, Special Advisor (Energy, Transport, Telecommunications) (2003-2004)
- Roschier Attorneys Ltd., Senior Associate (2000-2003, 2009-2010)
Education
- College of Europe, Bruges, LL.M. (2000)
- University of Helsinki, LL.M. (1998)
- Preparing Doctoral Thesis on “Market Access and Role of State in the European Union”
Rankings
2020
Mikko Alkio is described as “excellent, fast, and innovative.”
Legal 500 2020
2020
Mikko Alkio is “very experienced, talented and has the ability to focus on essential matters.” He advises on abuse of dominance, state aid matters and the competition law aspects of acquisitions, particularly merger control. A client describes him as “an excellent lawyer who is able to make a strong case and take on complex cases.”
Chambers Europe 2020
2019
Mikko Alkio is described as an “experienced and skilled competition lawyer” by market sources.
Chambers Europe 2019