Mikko Tiilikka

Summary

Mikko Tiilikka represents clients in insolvency, corporate restructuring and dispute resolution proceedings.

Mikko has more than 30 years of experience in demanding insolvency and corporate recovery assignments, as well as litigation. He also advises financing companies on matters related to their business.

Before joining Magnusson, Mikko worked at three different law firms, holding significant management and business development roles.

He acts as an estate administrator in both small and large corporate bankruptcies, and as an administrator and supervisor in restructuring proceedings. Mikko assists creditors in various insolvency situations and advises company boards on corporate reorganisation measures. He also frequently lectures on corporate recovery, restructuring and insolvency proceedings.

Professional experience

Attorneys-at-Law Magnusson Ltd
Attorney-at-law / Partner: 2026 – to date

Krogerus Attorneys
Attorney-at-law, Partner: 2007 – 2026

Fennica Attorneys
Attorney-at-law: 2003 – 2007

Teperi & Co Attorneys
Senior Associate, Partner: 1995 – 2003

Väino Teperi Attorneys
Associate Lawyer: 1994 – 1995

Education

• University of Helsinki, LL.M.: 1993

Bar admissions

• Member of the Finnish Bar Association
• Admitted in Finland as Attorney-at-law

Languages

• Finnish
• English

Positions of trust

• Finnish Insolvency Law Association (FILA), Founding Member and Board Member: 2011 – to date
• Oy Itämeren Portti Ab: Board Member 2021 – 2024, Chair of the Board 2024 – to date
• Tapiolan Monitoimiareena, Board Member: 2025 – to date
• RE Stadium Oy, Board Member: 2025 – to date

Awards and rankings

Chambers Europe 2011 – 2026
Finland: Restructuring/Insolvency

Testimonials

“Mikko Tiilikka has extensive experience and solid expertise that provide clients with a sense of security. He has seen it all in the Finnish restructuring and insolvency sector.” – Chambers Europe 2026 (Restructuring/Insolvency)

“Mikko Tiilikka has extensive expertise acting as an administrator on bankruptcy proceedings. He is also well placed to assist with restructuring mandates.” – Chambers Europe 2022 (Restructuring/Insolvency)

A client says: “Mikko is one of the top insolvency lawyers in Finland.” – Chambers Europe 2022 (Restructuring/Insolvency)

Clients say: “Mikko is very good, very talented and hard-working.” – Chambers Europe 2021 (Restructuring/Insolvency)

“Clients appreciate Mikko’s ‘solution-oriented approach with flexible working methods, very down-to-earth attitude and clear, practical advice.” – Chambers Europe 2020 (Restructuring/Insolvency)

“Mikko Tiilikka is a highly experienced, excellent lawyer” with a “really prominent track record in insolvency cases”, according to peers. Clients praise him for his “impressive administrator work.” – Who’s Who Legal (Restructuring & Insolvency, Leading Individuals) 2020

Endorsed as Thought Leader in Restructuring & Insolvency. – Who’s Who Legal (Restructuring & Insolvency, Leading Individuals) 2020

“He is regarded as a talented and experienced insolvency practitioner,’ explains one source.” – Chambers Europe 2019 (Restructuring/Insolvency)

“Sources recommend him as a ‘great team leader’ and enthuse that he has ‘a very deep understanding of insolvency.” – Chambers Europe 2018 (Restructuring/Insolvency)

“Interviewees appreciate his ‘excellent knowledge and creative solutions’ and describe him as ‘flexible and good with customers.” – Chambers Europe 2017 (Restructuring/Insolvency)

“MikkoTiilikka is ‘exceptionally good.” – Legal 500 (EMEA) 2017 (Dispute Resolution)

“The ‘very experienced’ Mikko Tiilikka is a leading practitioner who represents clients in insolvency proceedings, restructurings and associated dispute resolution. He also serves as an estate administrator in reorganisation proceedings on the creditor side.” – Chambers Europe 2016 (Restructuring/Insolvency)

“The ‘very experienced’ Mikko Tiilikka is a leading practitioner who represents clients in insolvency proceedings, restructurings and associated dispute resolution. He also serves as an estate administrator in reorganisation proceedings on the creditor side.” – Chambers Europe 2016 (Restructuring/Insolvency)

Endorsed in Chambers Europe 2015, 2014, 2013

“Sources confirm Mikko Tiilikka is a leading practitioner in this field: ‘He is experienced, skilful and trustworthy. It is easy to talk to him and get answers.” – Chambers Global 2015 (Restructuring/Insolvency)

“Clients highlight Mikko Tiilikka, saying: ‘He is very straightforward and talented.” – Chambers Global 2014 (Restructuring/Insolvency)

Listed in the 2014-2017 editions of Best Lawyers (Insolvency and Reorganisation Law)

“Mikko Tiilikka continues to build his reputation as a ‘skilful and constructive’ lawyer in significant restructuring and insolvency cases.” – Chambers Global 2013 (Restructuring/Insolvency)

“Mikko Tiilikka has also worked on big insolvency and restructuring cases.” – Chambers Global 2012 (Restructuring/Insolvency)

“Respected for his straightforward manner” – Chambers Europe 2012 (Restructuring/Insolvency)

“Is always ready to fight for clients” and “has an in-depth knowledge of insolvency law.” – Chambers Global 2011

“Clients appreciate his straightforward manner and his ability to ‘reach favourable outcomes in contentious situations.” – Chambers Europe 2011