Asianajotoimisto Ylikraka Oy

PROFESSIONALS

Pertti Ylikraka, asianajaja

PERTTI

YLIKRAKA

Attorney-at law, M.Sc. (Econ.), Partner

+358 400 405 661

+358 207 569 260 (office)

pertti.ylikraka@ylikraka.fi

Pertti has handled insolvencies along with mergers and acquisitions in both Finnish and Swedish for over 30 years. He is one of the most experienced and skilled insolvency lawyers in Finland, and has become well-known as a receiver in numerous bankruptcies and restructurings.

Pertti has solid experience in demanding and significant assignments, such as group company bankruptcies and restructurings, as well as in carrying out challenging mergers and acquisitions. The assignments have included international connections, challenging corporate structure changes as well as large-scale litigations. From his background in Economic Sciences he also possesses diverse knowledge of business economics issues, which is the cornerstone of a successful business restructuring.

Expertise

Education

LL.M 1986, (University of Helsinki, Stockholm University)
M.Sc. (Econ.) 1984 (Stockholm University)
Finnish Bar Association

Language Skills

Finnish
Swedish
English

KRISTIINA

KAARTE

Attorney-at-law, M.Sc. (Tech), Partner

+358 503 101 594
+358 207 569 260 (office)

kristiina.kaarte@ylikraka.fi

Kristiina has years of experience in both bankruptcy and reorganisation proceedings. She has served as a receiver in many bankruptcy proceedings and restructurings. With years of experience in business operations, she has acted as a partner and as a board member in a wholesale of precious metals with operations in international export and import trades and sales to the leading retail chains. In addition, she has served as a board member and a chairman in numerous housing cooperatives and real estate corporations. Kristiina also works as a member of board of The Finnish Insolvency Law Association.

Expertise

Education

LL.M 2011 (University of Helsinki)
M.Sc. 1997 (Tampere University of Technology)

Language skills

Finnish
English

RIITTA

RAUHALA

Attorney-at-law

+358 207 569 263
+358 207 569 260 (office)

riitta.rauhala@ylikraka.fi

Riitta has worked as an attorney for nearly 30 years. Her specialisations are insolvency law assignments and dispute resolution. Along with insolvency law Riitta handles, among other things, civil litigations, especially those dealing with issues related to labour law, damages, or family law and inheritance rights. Riitta is registered in the Mediator Register of Finnish Bar Association.

Riitta works at our offices in Helsinki and Tampere.

Expertise

Education

LL.M. 1987 (University of Helsinki)
Master of laws with court training 1988
Finnish Bar Association

Language Skills

Finnish
English
Estonian

Sauli
Vimpeli

Senior advisor

+358 400 342 086
+358 207 569 260 (office)

sauli.vimpeli@ylikraka.fi

Sauli has gained extensive experience with large companies of different industries working both nationally and internationally over the years, particularly in their risk management and insurance. Sauli’s areas of specialisation are construction firms, contract work (including PPP projects, alliances, and outsourcings), international machine and equipment trade, contract law, tort law, and trade laws. In addition, Sauli has expertise in consulting corporate management regarding risk control, insurance, and cases of damage.