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DLA Piper LLP

Corporate/M&A

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DLA Piper LLP

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Corporate/M&A - Finland

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper's corporate and M&A department acts on a wide array of transactions. Its lawyers have experience advising private equity houses and investment funds, and often handle mandates pertaining to the TMT sector. Clients benefit from the law firm's cross-border capabilities.
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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Mehiläinen on the acquisition of 21 elderly care units from Humana Group.

Strengths

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  • The firm provides very business-minded advice.

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  • The firm has a business-oriented approach, finding practical solutions.

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  • The team takes a very pragmatic, non-theoretical approach, focusing on the main value levers.

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  • The lawyers have good skills to solve problems.

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  • The lawyers stand out for their quality and timeliness.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ilkka Liljeroos
    Ilkka Liljeroos

    Ilkka Liljeroos

    Ilkka Liljeroos is the managing partner of DLA Piper in Finland. He assists private equity clients with a range of transactions, including investments and acquisitions.

    • Ilkka is able to focus on commercially important matters. He has a good, relaxed style of taking things firmly forward.

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    • Ilkka is an experienced and extremely customer-oriented legal professional and it's always a pleasure to work with him.

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    • Ilkka is able to combine the quality of the end-product with an easy-going and down-to-earth approach which is appreciated by all parties involved in a transaction process.

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  • Matti Ylä-Mononen
    Matti Ylä-Mononen

    Matti Ylä-Mononen

    Matti Ylä-Mononen assists private equity funds and technology companies with acquisitions and investments. He handles both domestic and cross-border transactions.

    • Matti is a very skilled lawyer with a very business-focused mindset. He is very good at understanding our business and what matters.

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    • Matti is good at case handling and project management.

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  • Salla Tuominen
    Salla Tuominen

    Salla Tuominen

    Salla Tuominen heads the corporate department at DLA Piper Finland. She advises on a variety of transactions including strategic growth investments and funding rounds. She regularly handles transactions involving the technology sector.

    • Salla is very intelligent, quick to take a position and immediately responds to give her view.

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    • She is a skilled professional with a strong command of business law and consistently provides valuable advice.

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    • We really appreciate her great commitment and value her time and advice. She is a great adviser.

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