Gisela Knuts is an independent arbitrator based in Helsinki, Finland.

Prior to becoming a full-time arbitrator, Gisela spent 20+ years at leading Nordic law-firm Roschier, Attorneys Ltd., where she was head of the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice. Gisela has acted as lead counsel and advised clients in multi-million euro disputes in fields such as post-M&A, construction (onshore and offshore), engineering, projects & energy, distribution, sale of goods, insolvency, tax, financial instruments, corporate law and shareholder relations, director’s liability, ICT, and competition damages.

What clients say about Gisela: 

“Top-ranked Gisela Knuts is adept at handling varied disputes as well as assisting with arbitration matters. Clients praise her know-how and strategic- and customer-oriented approach.”

– Chambers Global 2022, Dispute Resolution, Finland

“The work done by Gisela Knuts has been uniformly outstanding. Her insights are spot-on, the written work product is excellent and she is highly engaged and proactive.”

– The Legal 500 2021, Dispute Resolution, Finland

“Gisela Knuts is meticulous and committed to her work; she has the ability to grasp key issues swiftly and deliver clear, practical options and solutions, even under difficult situations.”

– Chambers Europe 2020, Dispute Resolution, Finland

“Very fast, easy to reach and work with.”

– Chambers Europe 2018, Dispute Resolution, Finland