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About me

Heidi Merikalla-Teir

I am a seasoned business professional holding degrees in law (LL.M) and business administration (MBA).

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I have over 20 years of experience in business law firms and expert organizations, with a proven track record of leading organizations and resolving conflicts through a business-minded and pragmatic approach.

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As an arbitrator, mediator, and dispute board member, I help organizations resolve conflicts promptly and cost-effectively.

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In my roles as a board and advisory board member, I leverage my experience in business and law to provide strategic guidance, oversight, and expertise, helping companies steer towards their goals responsibly and effectively.

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I work in English, Finnish, and Swedish, and while based in Helsinki, I travel for work as necessary.

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Below, you will find a summary of my experience. For more details about my background and experience, please refer to the information provided in the enclosed CV and in the Services section.

  • Before launching my own business in 2024, I spent five years as the CEO and a partner at a Finnish business law firm, specializing in dispute resolution. During this time, I gained valuable experience in leading business operations and expert teams, participating in executive committee and board activities, and managing shareholder responsibilities within a corporate setting. Simultaneously, I served as an arbitrator and mediator, resolving business conflicts.

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  • Until 2019, I held the position of a director at the Finland Chamber of Commerce, where I was responsible for overseeing dispute resolution and self-regulation matters for nearly five years. As a member of the executive team, I managed these specific business units and collaborated with various stakeholders in society, including publicly listed companies, legal professionals, policymakers, and media.

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  • During this period, I also served as the Secretary General of the Arbitration Institute of the Finland Chamber of Commerce (FAI), an organization that provides arbitration and mediation services for resolving domestic and international disputes. In this capacity, I gained unique insights into arbitration and mediation. I supervised a significant number of arbitration cases, reviewed arbitral awards, and provided guidance on the application of the FAI Arbitration and Mediation Rules.

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  • Between 2002 and 2015, I spent over a decade as a counsel and attorney-at-law specializing in commercial dispute resolution. My expertise spans representing clients in both domestic and international commercial arbitration and litigation proceedings across diverse business sectors, including M&A, joint ventures, sale of goods, distribution, construction and projects, corporate matters, shareholder's agreements, and financial transactions. Additionally, I served as an arbitrator and mediator. My career began as a competition law and transactions lawyer.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me,

and I will be happy to provide more information.

Contact me

Phone

+358 40 750 6106

Email 

LinkedIn

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