Krogerus advised Attendo before the Market Court

Krogerus advised Attendo before the Market Court following a proposal by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority ("FCCA") to impose a fine for obstructing an inspection carried out on the company’s premises.

The fine proposed by the FCCA to Attendo amounted to approximately EUR 4.4 million. In its decision on 31 March 2025 (177/2025) the Market Court imposed a significantly lower fine to Attendo, amounting to EUR 1.5 million. Compared to the FCCA's proposal, the Market Court gave Attendo's preventive actions and other measures as well as cooperation with the FCCA clearly more weight in the overall assessment.

The decision was the first ever court ruling in Finland on a procedural violation of competition law. The judgement can be appealed to the Supreme Administrative Court.

The Krogerus team was led by Partner Leena Lindberg. She was assisted by Counsel Minna Siekkinen, Senior Associate Essi Miettinen and Counsel Alina Böling.