Ulla is an experienced practitioner within corporate and commercial litigation and arbitration, including disputes relating to mergers and acquisitions, shareholders’ agreements, supply contracts, construction and various kinds of liability and damages claims. She has also extensive experience in advising clients in compliance matters and internal investigations, e.g. securities markets, business secrets and anti-corruption related issues, and in general corporate advisory. Ulla advises clients in a number of business disputes also before administrative and special courts and handles major proceedings relating to corporate criminal liability. Ulla serves regularly as an arbitrator in commercial disputes and also in squeeze-out matters and as a mediator in commercial disputes.
Ulla is a member of the Finnish Bar Association as well as Board of the Arbitration Institute of the Finland Chamber of Commerce (FAI).
CV
Career
- Avance Attorneys Ltd, Partner 2015–
- Hannes Snellman, Specialist Partner (2009–2014)
- Hannes Snellman, Senior Associate (2003–2009)
- Hannes Snellman, Associate Lawyer (2002–2003)
- Associate Lawyer in other law firms (1992–2002)
Education
- Mediator accredited by the Finnish Bar Association
- Trained on the Bench, 1991–1992
- Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 1990
Rankings
2025
Ulla Vuokila is recognised as a “Leading partner” in Dispute resolution.
“Excellent lawyer with knowledge of corporate and commercial litigation and arbitration. Client-oriented and easy to work with.”
“Ulla Vuokila has extensive experience and ability to find the solutions most beneficial to the client.”
The Legal 500 2025
2025
“She is an excellent and experienced lawyer who has an in-depth understanding of construction disputes.”
“Ulla Vuokila is very experienced.”
“It is a pleasure to work with Ulla.”
“Ulla is very respected and has a lot of experience.”
Chambers Europe & Global 2025
2024
Ulla Vuokila has been named to The Legal 500 Private Practice Powerlist 2024 Arbitration – Nordics.
The Legal 500 Private Practice Powerlist 2024 Arbitration – Nordics
2024
Ulla Vuokila is recognised as a “Leading individual” in Dispute resolution.
The Legal 500 2024
2024
“Ulla is a determined and solution-oriented expert in dispute resolution who always tries to find the best way to solve the current problems in a discreet way, taking into account the commercial aspects too.”
“Ulla Vuokila is a strongly dedicated litigation lawyer who is able to provide highly qualified assistance in complex, fact-heavy international arbitration.”
“She provides very good customer service.”
Chambers Europe & Global 2024