Civil cases
We assist both private individuals and businesses with decades of experience
Successful handling of civil disputes requires a broad legal understanding to achieve an outcome in the client’s best interests. It is therefore always advisable to consult a lawyer in good time, at the latest as soon as the dispute arises. This is particularly important in order to reach an amicable solution to the dispute and to avoid unnecessary legal costs and lengthy court proceedings.
We always endeavour to reach an amicable solution so that there is no need to resort to litigation. Thanks to our mediation training and our vast experience, we have been able to reach a very high number of settlements. Whenever it makes sense, settlement is our first priority, as it saves both financial and emotional resources and time of the parties involved. In reaching a settlement, the role of the counsel is essential.
If no amicable solution can be found, the matter can be resolved by a court decision. The general rule in civil disputes is that the losing party is responsible for the legal costs, so the importance of having an experienced and skilled lawyer to assist you is underlined.
With decades of experience, we help our clients to reach a solution that suits their interests. We assess our client’s situation and choose the most appropriate approach to their case.
Contract and construction disputes
Airakorpi Law Office handles all matters related to contract and construction disputes. We have resolved many large contract and construction disputes.
Our first priority is to find an amicable solution and, if required, we will assist you in court.
A contract or construction dispute may arise, for example, when a project does not progress or is not delivered according to the original plans. The legal aspects of construction are often complex and the various types of contracts require particular care and understanding of the legal liabilities involved.
Contract disputes can be, for example, disputes between the contractor and the client. When drawing up a contract, it is therefore essential to take into account the liabilities and rights of all parties involved in order to avoid disputes. Airakorpi law office assists at all stages of a project, from the drafting of the contract to the completion of the project.
In a building contract, it is essential that the parties react appropriately to any errors and other breaches of contract as soon as they are discovered. Therefore, please contact us in good time if there are any problems with the contract.
Housing or real estate transactions
When defects are discovered in a new or pre-owned apartment or real estate after the transaction, disagreements between the buyer and seller may lead to a dispute. Whether you are the buyer or the seller of housing or real estate, an experienced real estate lawyer will help you find the best possible solution to the dispute.
Airakorpi Law Ltd is an experienced specialist in real estate law. An experienced real estate lawyer can help you with all legal issues related to housing and real estate, from sales negotiations and sales agreements to resolving disputes in real estate transactions. Due to our long and extensive experience, we have reached many successful settlements. Our real estate lawyers also have extensive experience in resolving disputes in court.
Please contact us if you need a real estate lawyer who specializes in housing or real estate.
Disputes concerning the law of obligations
The law of obligations covers tort law, contract law and the refund of benefit by unjust enrichment.
Damages
Airakorpi Law Office has years of experience in providing legal advice on damages.
We can assist both the injured party and the party causing the damage.
We will assist you in determining the basis and amount of damages and help you to claim compensation. If the case goes to court, the injured party must be able to prove that the damage was caused and who or what caused it. It must be shown that there is a causal link and, in most cases, that the person who caused the damage was negligent or acted intentionally.
We will assist the person causing the damage (the party that may be the subject of the claim) in establishing the validity, legality and reasonableness of the claim and, if necessary, help negotiate a settlement. We will also find out whether liability insurance is available to cover the claim.
Whether you are the injured party or the party causing the damage, an experienced legal adviser can make a big difference to your situation. Contact us and let’s work together to assess your situation and your needs. We assist both individuals and businesses.
Insurance
There may be a disagreement between the insurer and the policyholder about the coverage in the event of a claim. The application of the insurance conditions of the insurance contract to an individual claim is always a matter of case-by-case judgement.
We are experienced in insurance disputes and have won disputes against insurance companies in court. Often an amicable solution is also possible. If you have an insurance case where you need legal advice, please contact us.
Contract law
We assist companies and private individuals throughout Finland in matters related to contract law. We have over 40 years of experience in contract-related disputes.
We assist companies and private individuals in all matters relating to contracts, from contract negotiations and drafting of contracts to disputes concerning the interpretation of contracts. You can contact us with any questions you may have concerning contract law.
Contractual disputes
Contractual obligations between the parties generally cease when the parties have fulfilled their contractual obligations. However, contractual relationships are prone to disruptions, which is why it is often a good idea to consult a contract law expert as early as possible in order to avoid potential contractual disputes.
A contractual dispute may arise from a disagreement over the content or interpretation of the contract. In such cases, there is uncertainty about the formation and validity of the contract. These must be separated from performance failures, i.e., performance defects and breaches of contract, where there is no ambiguity regarding the content and binding nature of the contract, but the performance required by the contract has not been fulfilled or the result sought by the contract has not been achieved.
Airakorpi Law Ltd assists companies and private individuals in contractual disputes with over 40 years of experience. We provide experienced assistance in matters related to cooperation agreements, sales agreements, delivery agreements, procurement agreements, contract agreements, employment agreements, and shareholder agreements, amongst others. If necessary, we assist in litigation, mediation, or arbitration proceedings concerning contractual disputes.
Sale of property other than real property (goods)
The sale of property other than real property is the most common type of contract, and disputes related to the sale of property other than real property are common. The sale of goods is governed by the Sale of Goods Act, but as a rule, it does not apply to consumer sales. The Sale of Goods Act is discretionary, and its provisions may be deviated from by agreement.
Types of sales of movable property include sales of specific items, manufacturing sales, commercial and civil sales, and sales of consumer goods. There are special laws for certain types of sales of movable property, such as the Consumer Protection Act and the Instalment Sales Act (laki osamaksukaupasta in Finnish, there is no official English translation).
If the object of the sale is an individually specified item, the sale is referred to as a sale of a specific item. Sales of specific items include, for example, car sales and boat sales.
Of the types of sales, a manufacturing sale is when the object of the sale is goods that must be manufactured or acquired specifically for the buyer in accordance with their instructions or wishes. A commercial sale is a sale between businesses, while a civil sale is a sale between private individuals. If the transaction is between parties whose places of business or registered offices are in different countries, the transaction is called an international transaction. A consumer goods transaction is a transaction between a business and a consumer.
You can turn to us for all legal questions concerning the sale of goods
Refund of benefit by unjust enrichment
If a person receives an unjustified benefit at the expense of another person, this benefit can in principle be claimed back as a refund of benefit by unjust enrichment. In legal terms, it is a question of returning the undue advantage to its owner. If the benefit cannot be recovered, the person liable to recover it must pay compensation for its value. This can be in the form of a monetary payment, but also, for example, in the form of a benefit derived from the acquisition or possession of an object, or an overpayment of wages to an employee. In some cases, the benefit may be settled.
The refund of benefit by unjust enrichment can be used when other requirements for claims under the law of obligations, such as damages and contractual claims, are not met.
There are three conditions for the refund of benefit by unjust enrichment: 1) the benefit must have been obtained, i.e. the beneficiary must have received the benefit, 2) the benefit must be unjustified, i.e. the benefit received does not belong to the beneficiary, and 3) the beneficiary must benefit at the expense of another, i.e. the beneficiary must benefit from the benefit at the expense of the other.
You may also get in touch with us concerning the refund of benefit by unjust enrichment.
Labour law and employment disputes
All employment and labour law matters with experience
Employment and labour law is our speciality, and we are highly experienced in this area. We have resolved hundreds of employment disputes. Our experience means that, as our client, you can be sure that you have a competent expert at your disposal.
Airakorpi Law Office assists both employers and employees in matters related to employment and labour law.
We assist in disputes and negotiations during the employment relationship as well as in disputes and negotiations related to the termination of employment and after termination of employment. With the help of an experienced lawyer, the chances of disputes are minimised.
As a rule, it is best for both parties to settle employment disputes without going to court. In some situations, however, it is not reasonable or possible to reach an agreement, in which case the matter is often referred to the courts.
We also assist in cases relating to employment offences, and furthermore, we assist in drafting employment contracts and termination agreements, labour court disputes and arbitration.