Maija Ahtiainen specialises in commercial dispute resolution and conflict management.
Maija advises and represents clients in domestic and international arbitration, litigation, and mediation proceedings. She also advises clients on conflict avoidance and conflict management.
Maija has more than a decade of experience in handling complex commercial disputes in various industries. She is particularly experienced in disputes related to construction, the energy sector, and various commercial and corporate contracts. Maija acts as counsel in arbitration proceedings, litigation before general and administrative courts, as well as in settlement negotiations and mediation.
Maija has successfully handled disputes relating to various types of commercial contracts including construction, IT, supply, projects and insurance. She also has extensive experience in post-M&A disputes, disputes relating to shareholders’ and financing agreements, and disputes concerning various corporate, contractual and tort liability issues. Maija also has experience in matters relating to corporate criminal liability and white-collar crime.
Maija is endorsed in the Legal 500, an international directory evaluating leading law firms and lawyers.
“Maija Ahtianen is an exceptionally intelligent and highly talented lawyer. She understands the law and is very easy to work with.” (Legal 500 EMEA 2026)
“If someone is acting as counsel for the counter-party in a litigation, he or she should be prepared for the fact that Maija Ahtiainen has turned over every stone and knows the material down to the smallest detail — nothing escapes Ahtiainen’s attention.” (Legal 500 EMEA 2026)
Maija has contributed to the annual International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) – International Arbitration by co-authoring the International Arbitration Laws and Regulations Finland 2025 and Chambers & Partners Global Practice Guide: Litigation 2026 by co-authoring the Finland chapter.
