Global Guide 2026 : Finland
Ranked Individuals
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Borenius has one of the largest and most experienced M&A practices in Finland, and experts from our other practice groups further support the team.
We advise leading Finnish and foreign corporations, as well as private equity sponsors, on all aspects of public and private mergers and acquisitions and continuously rank as one of the most active M&A practices in Finland. In addition to our industry driven strategic M&A assignments, our firm is well known for being a long-established adviser for private equity, with a reputation for sound advice, a pragmatic approach and effective deal execution. We regularly advise many of the most active private equity sponsors in all stages of their investments.
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Borenius has a respected practice that advises on a broad range of complex corporate matters, with particular expertise in private equity transactions. Its lawyers are also experienced in tender offers and corporate restructurings as well as being well-versed in cross-border mandates.
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Borenius advised CapMan Buyout and the other sellers on the sale of Havator to a Danish-Norwegian joint venture owned by BMS Group and Stangeland Gruppen.
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The firm has vast experience in cross-border transactions and a commercial mindset that is highly conducive to a successful outcome.
Borenius provides very comprehensive coverage for all legal aspects needed in a transaction, which makes the process straightforward regardless of all the complexities.
The team wants to understand the underlining business in order to give relevant and critical advice.
The firm has a flexible approach, a commercial mindset and the ability to focus on the relevant topics. The lawyers are creative and proactive.
The firm understands our needs and provides pragmatic advice. Borenius works seamlessly across various aspects of law, leveraging its deep experience and commercial expertise.
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Jyrki Tähtinen is a very strong, experienced and insightful lawyer.
Jyrki is one of the most experienced M&A and restructuring lawyers in Finland. He is excellent in difficult situations and gives clear recommendations to clients.
You can, without hesitation, let him negotiate the deal for you.
Jyrki has an exceptional level of experience and insight into the private equity market.
Janko Lindros has extensive experience advising private equity houses on acquisitions and investments. He regularly handles cross-border deals involving the technology sector.
Janko Lindros really knows his stuff and gives great advice to clients. He also knows when to advise clients and on what topics, rather than trying to provide advice that is not required.
He is always highly responsive and has good attention to detail whilst having a commercial mindset and the ability to get a deal done.
He is a great operator, a font of local market knowledge and a delight to deal with.
Janko understands our business well and is able to tailor his advice to our needs. He's always very commercially-minded and helps us focus on the legal issues that are critical for us.
He is very experienced, with a commercial mindset and strong attention to detail.
Managing partner Johan Roman heads Borenius's M&A group. He acts for a range of clients on transactions, including private equity firms, and has additional experience in corporate matters connected to partnership agreements.
Johan has the ability to simplify complex situations and agreement frameworks.
Johan Roman is good at negotiating.
Johan has an exceptionally holistic view and is business-minded.
He always delivers fantastic quality with rapid speed.
Head of Corporate/M&A
Head of Corporate/M&A
Corporate/M&A
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Joel Kättö
Eino Järnroos
Johan Roman
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