Kirsi Kannaste

156 Kirsi Kannaste

Kirsi heads our Dispute Resolution practice. She specialises in commercial dispute resolution with a particular focus on international arbitration and competition litigation. Kirsi has also valuable experience from advising clients in relation to management liability issues and corporate offences. Kirsi also acts as an arbitrator and she is an approved mediator for the Finnish Bar Association.

Kirsi always delivers clear, sophisticated and business-oriented advice and the best team to support the client with each matter.
Chambers Global 2026Dispute Resolution
We are impressed by Kirsi's legal expertise, business knowledge and ability to deliver clear and concrete guidance.
Chambers Global 2026Dispute Resolution
Kirsi Kannaste and the whole Krogerus team had an exceptionally sharp customer-focus throughout the process, mitigating risks and adding value every step.
Legal 500 2025Dispute Resolution
Education
  • Master of Arts (EC Competition Law), King’s College London, United Kingdom (2011)
  • Master of Laws with court training, Helsinki District Court (2010)
  • Master of Laws, University of Helsinki (2006)
  • Studies at Université Robert Schuman, France (2004 - 2005)
Memberships and Affiliations
  • Finnish Bar Association
  • Finnish Arbitration Association
  • International Chamber of Commerce, Young Arbitrators Forum
  • Young Arbitrators Sweden
  • Young International Arbitration Group
  • Young Arbitration Club Finland (board member 2017, chair 2016, secretary 2015)
Languages
  • Finnish
  • Swedish
  • English
  • French
Legal Assistant

Meet the Dispute Resolution team