Mikko advises clients primarily in matters pertaining to insolvency law. Mikko has experience in insolvency proceedings from the estate administrator’s and restructuring administrator’s perspective, in addition to which he is also experienced in advising creditors, financiers, and other parties in complex insolvency-related issues and handling insolvency-related disputes. Mikko also has experience of litigation proceedings and arbitration, mostly related to insolvency matters.

Mikko also provides advice in matters related to financing, company law, M&A, contract law, and misconduct investigations. Some of Mikko’s particular interests include corporate restructurings, recovery/clawback, and property law. Mikko has experience of a wide range of legal fields and industries, for example consumer & retail and natural resources.

Rankings

  • Clients say: "Mikko Tavast is a rising star.", "Mikko Tavast is knowledgeable.", Restructuring/Insolvency, Chambers Europe, 2025
  • “He has extensive experience and know-how.” Restructuring/Insolvency, Chambers Europe, 2024
  • Up and Coming: Restructuring/Insolvency, Chambers, Europe, 2024

Memberships and Positions of Trust

  • Member of the Finnish Bar Association
  • Member of the Insolvency Law Expert Panel of the Finnish Bar Association, 2022-

Professional Background

  • Counsel, Hannes Snellman, 2023–
  • Senior Associate, Hannes Snellman, 2020–2023
  • Krogerus Attorneys Ltd, 2013–2020
  • Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, 2009–2011

Education

  • Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 2013
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, 2010
  • Master of Arts (English Translation), University of Tampere, 2008