Simo Viljamaa

Senior Associate / Helsinki

About Simo

Simo advises our clients on questions related to insolvency law and dispute resolution matters.

Prior to joining Borenius in 2023, Simo worked at the Office of the Bankruptcy Ombudsman where he was in charge of supervising the administration of bankruptcy estates and restructuring proceedings. Simo has also gained relevant experience in handling demanding enforcement matters, precautionary measures, and disputes concerning enforcement proceedings at the National Enforcement Authority.

Rankings

Chambers Europe

  • Restructuring/Insolvency – Associates to Watch

“He offers clear, concise and to-the-point advice, with a very quick delivery.”
“Simo Viljamaa has a strong practical understanding of various Finnish insolvency proceedings. He is very customer oriented and a skilled negotiator.”

Career

  • Senior Associate, Borenius, 2023–
  • Senior Bankruptcy Lawyer, The Office of the Bankruptcy Ombudsman, 2015–2023
  • Bailiff, The National Enforcement Authority Finland, 2013–2015
  • Notary, District Court of Hyvinkää, 2012–2013

Education

  • Bar Admission, 2024, Helsinki, Finland
  • Court training, 2013, District Court of Hyvinkää, Finland
  • Master of Laws, 2011, University of Turku, Finland

Languages

  • Finnish, English