About

Provided by Eversheds Sutherland

Eversheds Sutherland Finland’s Transaction Services practice is a market leader in the Finnish mid-market M&A space, advising on complex, strategically important, and often cross-border transactions. Our clients include growth companies, founder-led businesses, private equity and institutional investors, listed companies, and industrial corporates. We cover the full range of public and private M&A, private equity, joint ventures, venture capital, strategic acquisitions, and exits.

A key strength is our integrated legal and financial advisory model, enabling delivery of both technically sound legal advice and commercial insight on valuation, deal structuring, and negotiation. This approach reduces execution risk, streamlines processes, and creates measurable value for clients.

With the reach of the Eversheds Sutherland network and deep local market knowledge, we provide seamless multi-jurisdictional support. We have ranked among the top Finnish advisors in Mergermarket’s deal volume tables, placing 4th in 2023, 3rd in 2024, and 2nd in H1/2025, reflecting our growth and resilience in a competitive market.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Corporate/M&A - Finland

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland's lawyers handle a range of private and public M&A mandates, acting for a diverse client base that includes private equity firms and investment companies. The international law firm is noted for its global coverage and full-service capabilities.

Notable practitioners

Henrik Sandholm and Antti Husa are key client contacts.

Work Highlights

  • Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy advised on Afarak Group SE's EUR59.5 million distribution and exchange of shares to LLR shareholders.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Members

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Alex Niva

Anne Björklund

Antti Husa

Antti Liimatainen

Anu Mattila

Arttu Liipo

Elias Smouni

Hannu Rintala

Harri Tolppanen

Henri Falck

Henrik Sandholm

Head of Department

Johan Wesander

Juha Ilola

Juha Kujala

Kirsi Karvonen

Leena Pyymäki

Linda Stenroth

Mika Taberman

Peter Salovaara

Roope Grönholm

Rosa Junttila

Santeri Vaattovaara

Tiina Koivisto

Vesa Turkki

Clients

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Abercrombie & Kent Group

Admicom Oyj

Aisti Corporation

Axitare Oy

Bang & Bonsomer Group Oy

Cajo Technologies

European Innovation Council

Greencoat Renewables Plc (LON: GRP)

KB Components Oy

Kaleva Oy

Linkity Oy

Meriaura Group Oyj

Nordic Yards Oy

Triplan Oy

Vaski group Oy

Öljycenter Finland Oy

Industries

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Energy

IT

Manufacturing

Maritime

Media

Metal Industry

Mobile Computing Software Products

Ship Building

Travel

Wholesale Building Materials