Work Experience 

• Merikalla Conflict Resolution Ltd, Independent Arbitrator and Mediator (since 2024)

• Merilampi Attorneys Ltd., CEO and Partner (2019–2024)

• Finland Chamber of Commerce, Director (2016–2019)

• The Arbitration Institute of the Finland Chamber of Commerce (FAI), Secretary General (2015–2019)

• Borenius Attorneys Ltd, Specialist Partner (2011–2015), Senior Associate (2006–2011), Associate (2002–2006)

• District Court of Helsinki, Law Clerk (2004–2005)

• European Commission (DG Competition), Stagiaire (2003–2004)

 

Education

• Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching, Henley Business School (8/2026)

• Licensed Trial Counsel (2024–) 

• Admitted to the Finnish Bar, Attorney-at-law (2006–2015, 2019–2024)

• Trained at the Bench, District Court of Helsinki (Finland) (2005)

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Helsinki School of Economics / Aalto University (Finland) and Ecole National Des Ponts et Chaussées (Paris, France) (2005)

• Master of Laws (LL.M), University of Helsinki (Finland) (2002)
  (Socrates/Erasmus Exchange Program, University of Regensburg Faculty of Law, Germany)

 

Additional courses

• Certificate in Early Neutral Evaluation, Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) (2025)

• Certified Board Chair (2023)

• Diploma course for foreign arbitrators, the SCC Arbitration Institute and the Swedish Arbitration Association (2022)

• CEDR Accredited Mediator (2018)

• Certified Board Member (2017)

• Finnish Arbitration Academy, the Finland Chamber of Commerce and the FAI (2014)

 

Positions of trust 

• The Arbitration Institute of the Finland Chamber of Commerce (FAI), Chair of the Board (2022-2025) 

• Member of the Delegation of the Finland Chamber of Commerce and the Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce (since 2020)

 

Membership in professional organisations

• ArbitralWomen

• Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DBF)

• Finnish Arbitration Association (FAA)

• Swedish Arbitration Association (SAA)

• Swedish Women in Arbitration Network (SWAN)

• The Association of Industrial Lawyers

• Hallituspartnerit - Board Professionals Helsinki

 

Recent recognitions

• Chambers & Partners: Dispute Resolution (2026): Most in Demand Arbitrators

• Lexology Index, Arbitration (2026): Highly Recommended

• Who's Who Legal, Arbitration Global Guide (2025, 2024 and 2023): Recommended

• Legal 500 EMEA, Dispute Resolution (2024 and 2023): Leading individual

• Legal 500 Private Practice Powerlist 2024 – Arbitration – Nordics

 

Language skills

• Finnish / Native

• Swedish / Proficient (spoken at home)

• English / Proficient

• German / Good

• French / Basic

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A fuller professional CV is available for download.

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