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
2018
Rising through the rankings, Mikko Alkio is recognised for his broad competition law practice, advising clients on abuse of dominance, public procurement and merger clearance matters. He wins particular praise from clients for his knowledge of state aid matters, with sources describing him as one of the best in Finland for state aid.” Alkio is highly regarded by clients in a number of sectors, including healthcare, media and energy. Commentators enthuse that he is “a brilliant lawyer who is very easy to work with and also has lengthy experience in the field.”
Chambers Europe 2018
2017
Recent highlights for Avance Attorneys Ltd include handling Next Games IP licensing issues, as well as advising Raisio and Benemilk on licensing negotiations with food manufacturers in multiple jurisdictions. The well-regarded Mikko Alkio heads the team.
Legal 500 2017
2017
Avance Attorneys Ltd has ‘solid industry background’. It advised If P&C Insurance on its complaint to the FCCA regarding an alleged abuse of dominant position by OP Group. Practice head Mikko Alkio is ‘practical, business-minded and solution-oriented’.
Legal 500 2017