Maria Viiriö
Senior Associate
maria.viirio@dottirlaw.com
+358 50 306 1567
Dispute Resolutionl EmploymentlMaria is an experienced and internationally minded attorney specializing in dispute resolution, with a strong emphasis on advising and assisting clients within the technology, energy, and construction sectors. Maria has a proven track record of acting as counsel in complex arbitration proceedings under various institutional rules, as well as civil and criminal cases before the public courts. Maria also serves as an administrative secretary for arbitral tribunals in international arbitration proceedings. Her professional focus further includes contentious cases related to public procurement and employment law.
With an international background and strong language skills, Maria effectively navigates both national and cross-border disputes and delivers strategic legal solutions and advice to clients in Finland and abroad.
Experience
Dottir Attorneys Ltd.
- Senior Associate, 2024–
- Associate, 2020–2024
Herbert Smith Freehills
- International Arbitration – Visiting Foreign Lawyer, 2019
Roschier, Attorneys Ltd
- Trainee Lawyer, 2018–2019
Also experience from working at
- Ministry of Foreing Affairs (Embassy of Finland, London)
- OMNIA STRATEGY LLP (London)
- White & Case LLP (London)
Education
- Master’s Degree, Law, University of Helsinki, 2020
- Master of Laws, LL.M., Comparative and International Dispute Resolution, Queen Mary University of London, 2017
- Bachelor of Laws, LL.B., Queen Mary University of London, 2016
Bar and Other Memberships
- Finnish Bar Association
- Finnish Arbitration Association (FAA)
- Young Arbitration Club Finland (YACF)
Languages
- Finnish, English, French, Spanish
Dispute Resolution
Dottir represented a Finnish-based healthcare technology company, part of a Swedish publicly listed group, in arbitration proceedings related to a license and distribution agreement between our client and another major healthcare technology company.
Coinmotion
Dottir assists Coinmotion in various legal matters, ranging from contentious matters and regulatory compliance to employment issues. Coinmotion Oy is the leading cryptocurrency service provider in the Nordics.
Dispute Resolution
Dottir advised a global pharmaceutical company in two separate matters, one concerning sanctions, and another involving an invoicing dispute with an Italian contract party.
Dispute Resolution
Dottir represented a Finnish growth company in arbitration proceedings concerning a redemption of shares due to termination of employment of one of the founders as well as alleged breaches of a shareholders’ agreement.