Asko Lindqvist
Asko advises clients on strategic matters related to competition law, public procurement, and regulatory compliance. With over 25 years of broad-based experience, he is a highly regarded expert in competition law, particularly in merger control and antitrust investigations.
Asko is known for his ability to guide clients through a wide range of competition law issues, including merger control proceedings, cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, related litigation, and restrictive practices, and to develop effective compliance and risk management strategies.
His expertise further extends to foreign direct investment control (FDI), state aid and EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), and the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements. He is also a seasoned advisor in public procurement matters, regularly assisting clients with complex procurement and related appeal procedures.
Asko’s multidisciplinary knowledge, experience, and strategic insight make him a trusted advisor across diverse matters and legal challenges.
Avance Attorneys Ltd, Partner 2023–
Borenius Attorneys Ltd, Partner (2012–2023)
Borenius Attorneys Ltd, Specialist Partner (2008–2012)
Borenius Attorneys Ltd, Senior Associate (2001–2007)
Borenius Attorneys Ltd, Associate (1999–2001)
Elcoteq Network Corporation/Elcoteq Asia Ltd, Adviser, Singapore and Hong Kong (1998–1999)
WRQ Consultants Ltd, Telecommunications Consultant, Brussels (1997)
European Commission, DG Competition, stagiaire, Brussels (1996–1997)
Master in Comparative and European Law, Maastricht University, 1996
Master of Laws, University of Turku, 1995
Member of the Finnish Bar Association
Member of the Finnish Competition Law Association
Member of the American Bar Association, Antitrust Law Section
“Asko Lindqvist is very knowledgeable and takes ownership of our matters. Any area of law I need help on, I go to him and even if not in his area, he ensures I get timely, quality, precise, concise and value-oriented advice.”
The Legal 500 2026
“He is an extremely customer-driven lawyer.”
“Asko Lindqvist is a great team leader and a great lawyer to work with.”
“He has great instincts and a real feel for internal company issues and how to manage them. He understands how to help us and what kind of results we need.”
“Asko Lindqvist is very experienced, has common sense and is very nice to work with.”
Chambers Europe 2026
Asko Lindqvist is ranked as “Notable practitioner”.
IFLR1000 2025/26
Asko Lindqvist is ranked as “Recommended” in Public Procurement and Competition.
Lexology Index 2025
“Partner Asko Lindqvist cares about the client and wants to deep dive into the challenges the client has to tackle and solve.”
The Legal 500 2025
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