Salla advises clients in various complex disputes with a special focus on insolvency-related matters and cases related to director liability. She represents clients also in commercial arbitration proceedings and serves as an arbitrator. Salla has extensive experience in matters related to economic distress, as well as highly regarded practical understanding of Finnish insolvency proceedings, as she has advised both Finnish and international clients in large and complex insolvency related cases and proceedings. Salla has also acted herself as the administrator in corporate restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings.
Represented a major Finnish company in a high-profile, complex construction related litigation regarding a 20 MEUR claim for damages.
Represented a global financing service company in arbitration proceedings under FAI Rules concerning termination of licensing agreement and the related damages.
Represented a Finnish company in arbitration proceedings under FAI Rules related to a breach of a non-competition undertaking.
Represented a Finnish company in a dispute concerning the alleged nullity of a general meeting resolution and related share issue.
Represented a Finnish private equity company in a dispute concerning the invalidity of a share purchase agreement.
Represented a Finnish insurance company in a large debt collection matter and advised the client also with related board liability issues.
Advised a Finnish company in complex corporate and debt restructuring matters as well as various board liability issues.
Advised a private equity company in a dispute over an alleged breach of the sellers’ warranties under a share purchase agreement.
Represented a Swedish private equity company in a court case regarding a significant recovery claim.
Represented a former CEO in a dispute regarding the termination of managing director agreement.
Advised a major Finnish construction company in disputes regarding alleged faults in planning, design and building of large office and business premises.
Continuous advisory of corporate clients in board and management liability cases.
Continuous advisory on various insolvency related questions related to M&A, finance and other transactions.
Served as sole liquidator in a Finnish company’s liquidation proceeding carried out in accordance with the Finnish Companies Act.
Served as sole arbitrator under FAI expedited arbitration rules.
Senior Associate, Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd (2010–2014)
Associate Lawyer, Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd (2007–2009)
Associate Lawyer, Lahti & Co Attorneys Ltd, Turku (2003–2007)
Lawyer, Turku District Cooperative Bank (2002)
Trained on the Bench, District Court of Vakka-Suomi (2001)
Education
Master of Laws, University of Turku, 2000
Rankings
2021
Salla Suominen is “a very sharp and experienced lawyer,” according to one source. She represents clients in insolvency-related disputes, including recovery claims. She further advises on corporate restructuring proceedings. Clients also say that Suominen “is active and provides answers in a timely manner.”
Chambers Europe 2021
2020
Salla Suominen is recognised as a highly experienced litigator. She is praised for professionalism and dedication.
The Legal 500 2020
2020
Salla Suominen has experience defending clients in recovery claims and clawback proceedings. She also assists companies and their subsidiaries with the process of filing for bankruptcy. Sources enthuse that she is a “very bright and skilful lawyer who is able to understand her clients’ cases and present elegant proposals.”