Finnish Market Court Reduces Fine on Attendo for Obstructing Inspection

On March 31, 2025, Finland's Market Court reduced a fine imposed on healthcare company Attendo for obstructing an on-site inspection by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority. The court lowered the penalty from €4.4 million to €1.5 million, marking the first time a fine was imposed in Finland for a procedural violation under competition law. The case highlights the judiciary's role in balancing enforcement with proportionality in penalties.