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Bird & Bird

Corporate/M&A

Europe Guide 2026 : Finland


Bird & Bird

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M&A and corporate work is a pillar of the firm. Acting on both public and private matters, we cover all aspects of the practice area, continuously advising listed companies in the Finnish market. As well as being experts on transactional mandates, we also offer the specialist corporate and regulatory knowledge to assist in all business strategies and challenges faced by our clients.


We have a stellar client roster, notable industry sector expertise and the capacity to concurrently handle multiple M&A deals across multiple jurisdictions, all led by highly experienced partners. Furthermore, we compare in many of these aspects to a number of our higher-ranked peers.


We handle some of the market’s most high-value and sophisticated matters, with recent highlights including:

Oji Holdings

We advised Oji Holdings on the acquisition of Walki Group from private equity firm One Equity Partners.

S-Bank

We advised S-Bank Plc on the acquisition of the Finnish private customer, asset management and investment services operations of Svenska Handelsbanken AB.

Edita Group Oyj 

We advised Edita Group Oyj on the divestment by structured auction of its subsidiary Edita Prima Oy to PostNord Strålfors Oy, a Nordic communications solution provider.




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Corporate/M&A - Finland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Bird & Bird advises on domestic and cross-border transactions and investments. The international law firm enjoys a broad client roster of state bodies, listed entities and private equity houses. Its lawyers have particular expertise in venture capital deals and frequently handle transactions in the TMT and infrastructure sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird advised S-Bank on its acquisition of the Finnish private customer, asset management and investment services operations of Svenska Handelsbanken.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are friendly, down-to-earth, patient and helpful.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • The firm has many different professionals with experience in specialist legal matters.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Bird & Bird stands out through its combination of deep legal expertise and genuinely human-centered service.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • The firm has a practical approach, and the capability to handle very complex transactions and facilitate the requisite input from challenging jurisdictions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Bird & Bird understands our business and catches up in a short period to give clients the best possible solution.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Maria Carlsson
    Band 4Maria Carlsson

    Maria Carlsson

    Maria Carlsson routinely assists clients with a range of transactions, including structured auctions. She has experience acting for state entities and listed companies on deals with cross-border elements.

    • Maria is an exceptional M&A lawyer with a proactive business mindset and an extremely solution-oriented approach.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Maria Carlsson is very hands-on.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • She has a highly responsive and proactive approach. You get the feeling that her genuine mission is to get you the best possible service.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • She communicate legal risks and options in a straightforward, pragmatic manner, without unnecessary complexity or ambiguity.

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