Jussi Salonoja, the former owner of Metro Arena, has announced that he has filed a criminal complaint against his former lawyer, Mika Tabermann. According to Salonoja, he believes Tabermann acted contrary to his interests as his client and in violation of the guidelines set by the Finnish Bar Association. This complaint highlights serious allegations of professional misconduct, particularly in the context of Salonoja suffering financial damages estimated to be in the seven figures due to Tabermann's actions.

Mika Tabermann served as the chairman of Tapiolan Monitoimiareena Oy during the spring of 2025 when Metro Arena was sold to TMA Holding Oy, a company comprising Finnish investors, for just under five million euros. This transaction has raised eyebrows, especially considering that another investor group, reportedly including members from Kiekko-Espoo's administration, had submitted a preliminary offer exceeding six million euros. Salonoja asserts that the best financial offer should have been prioritized in the sale, raising questions about Tabermann's motivations.

This incident not only sheds light on potential legal issues regarding professional ethics in the legal field but also raises broader concerns about transparency and fairness in business transactions in Finland. As Salonoja seeks accountability for his allegations, this case could have implications for how legal professionals conduct their dealings and the trust clients should place in their counsel, particularly in high-stakes transactions.