About

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Our real estate and construction team advises property owners, investors, funds, developers, construction companies, as well as the public sector in a broad range of real estate transactions and projects, including the sale and purchase as well as development and construction of both individual properties and real estate portfolios. We also support our clients more generally in various construction and real estate asset and investment management matters.

We work closely and seamlessly with our other practice groups to provide assistance e.g. in relation to financing, structuring, tax as well as competition, FDI and other regulatory matters. Supported by our market-leading M&A and private equity practices, we have extensive in-depth expertise in real estate related joint ventures and other co-investment platforms.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Finland

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Avance has a market-leading department with unrivalled transactional expertise. The law firm is experienced in the acquisition and divestment of both individual properties and portfolios. It frequently handles transactions involving retail, residential and office real estate. The lawyers also assist with establishing joint ventures for development projects.

Work Highlights

  • Avance advised Nordisk Renting in the acquisition of a healthcare property asset from Investors House Oyj and Ovaro Kiinteistösijoitus Oyj for approximately EUR60 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Christoffer Charpentier
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Christoffer Charpentier
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Band 1

Christoffer Charpentier has an outstanding track record handling the divestment and acquisition of commercial and residential real estate portfolios.

Christopher is an industry leader with broad market knowledge.

Christoffer Charpentier is one of the leading senior transaction lawyers in the Finnish market. He is widely respected and does not shy away from giving clear legal advice and his own opinion on matters.

Mathias Lindqvist
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Mathias Lindqvist
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Band 1

Mathias Lindqvist is highly renowned for his advice on real estate transactions. He is active in acquisitions, investments and divestments, handling high-value and complex matters. He is also active in development projects.

Mr Lindqvist is my go-to professional on any legal matters.

His level of service and sophistication is excellent. He understands our business and the market.

Henrikki Tahkokallio
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Henrikki Tahkokallio
Head of Real Estate
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Band 3
Henrikki Tahkokallio is a well-known real estate lawyer with a practice that ranges from establishing joint ventures for development projects to build-to-suit investments.

Henrikki Tahkokallio is a bright-minded attorney who is commercial, very sharp, and has a great attitude.

Henrikki has knowledge of complex real estate structures. He is client-oriented and easy to work with.

Henrikki has a high level of service and a very good commercial understanding.

He has a high level of service and a very good commercial understanding.

He is focused and knows exactly what he is doing.

Eeva Riivari
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Eeva Riivari
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Up and Coming

Eeva Riivari assists with the acquisition of real estate portfolios and has experience in a variety of property types, including office and residential. She also acts on development mandates and lease agreements.

Eeva Riivari is a rising star who is going to go far. She has impressive legal knowledge and capability.

Eeva Riivari keeps on amazing us with the quality of her work, professionalism and great personality. She is a super nice individual to work with.

She goes above and beyond for her clients and this is often reflected in the outcome.

Eeva Riivari is a very talented lawyer who constantly meets expectations and overperforms. You can 100% trust Eeva to deliver and connect with any questions or topics.

She always overdelivers and has vast knowledge in the real estate market.

Lotta Nahkala
Lotta Nahkala
Associates to watch

Lotta Nahkala is a Senior Associate who advises clients on real estate acquisitions and divestments. She has experience in transactions involving retail, healthcare and education properties.

Lotta is an outstanding legal advisor with impressive expertise and a truly international perspective. She is exceptionally responsive, solution-oriented, and dedicated to delivering results.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Real Estate

Christoffer Charpentier
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Christoffer Charpentier
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Band 1
Mathias Lindqvist
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Mathias Lindqvist
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Band 1
Henrikki Tahkokallio
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Henrikki Tahkokallio
Head of Real Estate
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Band 3
Eeva Riivari
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Eeva Riivari
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Up and Coming
Lotta Nahkala
Lotta Nahkala
Associates to watch

Members

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Arttu Valkealahti

Björn Söderblom

Elias Eronen

Erik Rosin

Henrikki Tahkokallio

Henrikki Tahkokallio

Head of Department

Hilma Parvela

Imade Okungbowa

Jessica Grönholm

Kaius Niskakangas

Lotta Nahkala

Miira Heikkinen

Tomas Munck

Clients

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Barings Real Estate

Cobbleyard Real Estate

Fennia Life and S-Bank Properties

Genesta

HGR Property Partners

Hemsö

Hyperco

Kielo (Nyfosa)

Lumme Palvelukiinteistöt (Alma Property Partners)

NCC Property Development

Nordisk Renting

Nrep

Nuveen

Plus Hoivakiinteistöt

Pontos

Posti Group Suomi Oy (Real Estate)

Retta Group

Sagax

Sirius Capital Partners

Slättö

YIT Finland

Ylva

eQ

Ålandsbanken

Industries

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Energy and infrastructure

Financial services

Investment funds

Private equity

Real estate and construction