Ulla is an experienced practitioner within corporate and commercial litigation and arbitration, including disputes relating to mergers and acquisitions, shareholders’ agreements, tax, construction and various kinds of liability and damages claims. She has also extensive experience in advising clients in compliance matters and internal investigations, e.g. securities markets, business secrets and anti-corruption related issues, and in general corporate advisory. Ulla advises clients in a number of complex business disputes also before special courts and handles major criminal court proceedings and matters relating to corporate criminal liability and white-collar crime. Ulla serves regularly as arbitrator in various kinds of business disputes and also in redemption and as a mediator in commercial disputes. She also is a mediator accredited by the Finnish Bar Association.
Ulla is a member of the Board of the Arbitration Institute of the Finland Chamber of Commerce (FAI).
CV
Career
- Avance Attorneys Ltd, Partner 2015–
- Hannes Snellman, Specialist Partner (2009–2014)
- Hannes Snellman, Senior Associate (2003–2009)
- Hannes Snellman, Associate Lawyer (2002–2003)
- Associate Lawyer in other law firms (1992–2002)
Education
- Trained on the Bench, 1991–1992
- Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 1990
Rankings
2024
Ulla Vuokila has been named to The Legal 500 Private Practice Powerlist 2024 Arbitration – Nordics.
The Legal 500 Private Practice Powerlist 2024 Arbitration – Nordics
2024
Ulla Vuokila is recognised as a “Leading individual” in Dispute resolution.
The Legal 500 2024
2024
“Ulla is a determined and solution-oriented expert in dispute resolution who always tries to find the best way to solve the current problems in a discreet way, taking into account the commercial aspects too.”
“Ulla Vuokila is a strongly dedicated litigation lawyer who is able to provide highly qualified assistance in complex, fact-heavy international arbitration.”
“She provides very good customer service.”
Chambers Europe & Global 2024
2023
Ulla Vuokila is recognised in the “Leading individuals” category in Dispute resolution.
“Partner Ulla Vuokila is an expert in Dispute Resolution, and she always does her best to find the most suitable resolution to the conflict. She has the ability to look at a question from different aspects and anticipate the next steps. In our business the best solution is seldom a trial if we can find a satisfactory solution on a pre-trial phase. Partner Ulla Vuokila is an excellent negotiator both pre-trial and during the litigation, and she is very discreet and elegant attorney to co-operate with.”
“Ulla Vuokila has long term experience in the W&I claim resolution space.”
The Legal 500 2023
2023
“Ulla is an expert in dispute resolution. She always tries to find the best and most suitable way forward for her clients. Her understanding of commercial life and media communication is remarkable.”
Chambers Europe & Global 2023