Julia Pekkala

Partner

Dispute Resolution​

Construction

Julia Pekkala specialises in commercial dispute resolution and conflict management. She represents clients in international and domestic arbitration and litigation as well as alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Julia also advises clients on conflict avoidance and conflict management.

For more than a decade Julia has acted as lead counsel in major disputes across a range of sectors with particular focus on energy, construction, post M&A as well as antitrust damages claims. Julia has played a central role in a number of large-scale disputes arising from significant infrastructure and industrial project disputes in Finland. Julia has also successfully handled disputes across a range of commercial contracts including real estate, supply, projects and insurance.

In addition to her client work, Julia frequently lectures on dispute resolution topics in conferences and events.

Mia Mikkola

+358 44 901 8990
mia.mikkola@hpp.fi

Julia has been recognised by Legal 500 which is one of the leading international directories.

What our clients have said about Julia:

“Julia Pekkala is practical, quick to respond and possess a solid understanding of business -good advice.”
– Legal 500 2026

HPP Attorneys (2013–)
Waselius & Wist Attorneys-at-Law (2009–2013)
The Court of Justice of the European Union (2011)

Finnish Bar Association
Finnish Arbitration Association
AIJA

Arbitration Masterclass, the Finland Arbitration Institute (2024)
Finnish Arbitration Academy, the Finland Arbitration Institute (2020)
King’s College, London, LL.M. Eur, Law (2012)
University of Helsinki, LL.M. (2008)

Julia Pekkala

Partner

Dispute Resolution​

Construction

2026