Dr Tuomas Lehtinen has dedicated over three decades to the legal profession, specialising in dispute resolution, contract law and banking. He has advised clients in complex disputes proceedings, in international arbitrations and before courts. Dr Lehtinen has served as an arbitrator in numerous domestic and international arbitrations.

Dr Lehtinen’s expertise extends to international construction projects, international project agreements, bank guarantees, international trade finance and international trade disputes. He has provided counsel to both public entities and private companies within the traditional international construction to infrastructure, energy, and defence industry projects, drawing on a profound understanding of these sectors. For over twenty years, he has been a trusted advisor in highly confidential matters for government organisations and private defence sector companies.

Tuomas Lehtinen holds a Doctor of Laws degree and serves as a docent in contract law and international trade law and held a part-time Professorship at the University of Helsinki. His dissertation focused on international trade contracts and documentary credits. Dr Lehtinen has authored several books and articles on international contracts and guarantees.

Dr Lehtinen’s active involvement e.g. with the IBA’s International Construction Projects Committee and other international law associations has helped him build a global network during the decades of his legal profession.