Matti Tyynysniemi

Managing Associate Dispute Resolution

Matti advises domestic and international clients on dispute resolution and dispute avoidance with a special emphasis on construction, project delivery, and related fields. Matti acts as counsel for clients in arbitration and court proceedings and has experience as an arbitrator. While having specialist know-how on construction disputes, Matti is an experienced generalist lawyer and has handled disputes on a range of issues. He has particular experience on negotiating solutions to disputes in long-term business relationships.

Matti is currently on a parental leave.

References

  • Counsel to several energy sector companies in a dispute (including an eventual complex settlement) over abuse of influence by a shareholder, share redemption, and related matters
  • Counsel to a creditor in a dispute over the repayment of a shareholder loan in the energy sector
  • Counsel to NYAB Finland Oy in successfully contesting the wrongful termination of two construction contracts, 2023
  • Represented the client against a contractor in an arbitration over an industrial installation agreement
  • Represented a contractor in a multi-million euro ICC arbitration over an EPC project delivery agreement in the energy sector
  • Represented a Finnish construction company in an arbitration over a renovation project in central Helsinki
  • Represented the customer in a dispute over the interpretation of an energy supply agreement
  • Counsel to a Finnish company before the Finnish Market Court in a merger control case subject to special expedited rules
  • Represented the client against contractors in a high-value dispute over a renovation project in central Helsinki
  • Represented a large Finnish city in court proceedings over damages claims relating to water quality
  • Represented consultants in two different arbitrations concerning power plant disputes
  • Defended a multimillion arbitral award against a set aside claim in Finnish courts
  • Represented the client against contractors in a dispute over the renovation of a water treatment facility
  • Represented an international industrial company in an arbitration over the interpretation of a supply agreement
  • Represented a Finnish construction company in litigation against a consultant over a major construction project
  • Defended a board member of a foundation from damages claims made in Finnish courts against several individuals, co-ordinating the work of counsel representing the different respondents
  • Represented the buyer in an arbitration over breaches of the seller’s warranties in the acquisition of a major Finnish company

Professional Background

  • Managing Associate, Hannes Snellman, 2022 –
  • Senior Associate, Hannes Snellman, 2019
  • Associate, Hannes Snellman, 2015
  • Helsingin Sanomat, 2011 & 2012 – 2014
  • Yle Uutiset, 2007 – 2010 & 2011 – 2012

Education

  • Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 2015
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Jyväskylä, 2013