Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Finland
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About
Provided by Roschier
Roschier is a recognized leader in finance and restructuring in the Nordic region. With extensive experience in these areas, garnered from participation in an exceptional number of market-defining transactions, our lawyers have not only the legal expertise and technical skills required for these matters but the sophisticated business perspective necessary in today's constantly evolving financial environment.
Roschier’s finance and restructuring lawyers take an active part in the development of the Nordic financial markets and closely monitor political and legislative initiatives to provide clients with the most current advice on developments affecting them and their industries. Our lawyers take a practical, business-oriented approach and have vast experience in giving clients strategic advice on the structuring of deals and the negotiation of transactions.
With a broad mix of creditor, sponsor and corporate clients, Roschier’s Finance & Restructuring practice is at the forefront of developments and recent trends in the finance markets. The members of the team work on a daily basis with their colleagues in the Private and Public M&A, Real Estate, Energy & Infrastructure, Capital Markets, Tax & Structuring and other practices to develop innovative structures and to facilitate the smooth consummation of transactions.
Chambers Review
Roschier boasts a renowned department that advises domestic and international banks, investors and corporates on complex banking and finance mandates. The team is knowledgeable in bilateral and syndicated loans in addition to debt capital markets transactions. The lawyers are particularly experienced in project finance deals in the energy sector, as well as acquisition finance, real estate finance and refinancing deals.
Work Highlights
- Roschier advised IK Partners on the financing of its acquisition of Renta Group from Intera Partners, including a secured high-yield bond issue.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The law firm has a very service-minded and well-staffed team that has the flexibility to take on additional deals when needed."
"Roschier is an excellent choice for complex financing and other transactions, and it handles both standard and complex assignments very efficiently."
"The lawyers have a problem-solving attitude, with good knowledge."
"The team provides a top-class level of service and responsiveness."
"The lawyers are very efficient and straightforward."
"The law firm has a very service-minded and well-staffed team that has the flexibility to take on additional deals when needed."
"Roschier is an excellent choice for complex financing and other transactions, and it handles both standard and complex assignments very efficiently."
"The lawyers have a problem-solving attitude, with good knowledge."
"The team provides a top-class level of service and responsiveness."
"The lawyers are very efficient and straightforward."
Notable Practitioners
Helena Viita is experienced in a variety of finance and refinance transactions, particularly those connected to acquisitions and real estate portfolios.
Advancing in the rankings, Johannes Ahti frequently represents lenders, including syndicates and consortiums, in acquisition finance mandates. He is also experienced in sustainability-linked financing arrangements.
"Johannes' availability and general level of client service is excellent. He also understands and focuses on the material and commercial aspects."
"Johannes Ahti is the go-to partner for complex advice."
"He is a very valued, hands-on lawyer who makes clients feel more relaxed in the process and negotiations."
"He is very available and always understands the client."
Jonne Järvi predominantly acts for lenders and is renowned for his expertise in project finance transactions, particularly in the renewable energy sector.
"He provides a good cooperation in a friendly atmosphere."
Ranked Lawyers at
Roschier
Finland
Members
Provided by Roschier
Head of Department
Juhani Lautjärvi
Julius Torvelainen
Kristina van Nues
Mattias Brännkärr