Minna Katajoki advises clients across sectors, with a particular focus on energy and infrastructure, on contentious commercial, corporate and regulatory matters, as well as on large projects and transactions.
Minna helps clients manage risks and avoid disputes to ensure successful project completion and continuation of contractual relationships. She also represents clients in arbitration under various institutional rules and in litigation before Finnish general courts, administrative courts and the Market Court. Minna frequently handles issues relating to, e.g., land use planning, permitting, construction, supply and distribution, shareholder disputes and post-M&A conflicts.
Minna’s expertise extends to compliance, internal investigations and business-related criminal matters, including environmental offenses and financial misconduct. In addition to client representation, Minna acts as an arbitrator, drawing on substantial experience in legal proceedings and in industries such as energy, construction and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).
CV
Career
- Avance Attorneys Ltd, Partner 2023–
- Avance Attorneys Ltd, Counsel (9–12/2022)
- Sotamaa & Co, Partner (3–8/2022)
- Happeo, General Counsel (2021–2022)
- Roschier, Senior Associate (2016–2021)
- Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, EU litigation, Legal Officer (2012)
- Borenius, Associate (2010–2011, 2013–2015)
Education
- Master of International and Comparative Law (MICL), University of Helsinki, including Minor in Industrial Engineering and Management, Aalto University, 2025
- SCC/SAA Diploma Course for International Arbitrators, SCC Arbitration Institute, 2024
- Certified Information Privacy Professional, Europe (CIPP/E), 2022–2024
- Finnish Arbitration Academy, The Finland Chamber of Commerce, 2020
- Trained on the bench, District Court of Hyvinkää, 2014
- Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 2010
Rankings
2025
“Minna Katajoki has impressive commercial and technical insight and the experience to litigate fact-heavy international disputes.”
The Legal 500 2025
2025
“She is a dedicated and skilled arbitration lawyer who is able to manage complex and fact-heavy matters.”
“She provides a professional service. We appreciated her very highly. She always keeps us updated on how to approach things. She provides an excellent service.”
Chambers Europe 2025
2024
Minna Katajoki has been named to The Legal 500 Private Practice Powerlist 2024 Arbitration – Nordics.
The Legal 500 Private Practice Powerlist 2024 Arbitration – Nordics
2024
“Newly elected dispute resolution partner Minna Katajoki has been an outstanding counsel in an international finance and technology arbitration.”
The Legal 500 2024
2021
Minna Katajoki is recognised as a “Rising star” in Dispute Resolution.
“Minna Katajoki is recommended for her drafting skills and constant client care.”
The Legal 500 2021