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Roschier

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Finland


Roschier

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Being a leader in international M&A means getting a lot of elements right: an experienced team, industry coverage, and local market knowledge, for example. As a result of the high number of successfully completed deals, Roschier offers its clients broad insight into numerous industries and in-depth advice on deal making in the Nordics, and is well equipped to tailor its advice to their specific needs.

Our team has been involved in nearly all major deals in the region during the past few years. Key complementary areas such as regulatory, anti-trust, structuring, finance, IPR and employment are seamlessly integrated into the M&A services that we provide to our clients, thereby enabling us to provide advice throughout the transaction life cycle.

Well known focus of practice

•    Public and Private M&A, Private Equity, large-scale and cross-border transactions

•    Boardroom and other high-end corporate advice

Key client focus

•    Large listed companies

•    PE houses

•    Banks and lending institutions

•    Leading technology and telecom companies

•    Large family owned enterprises

Special experience in

•    Complex industrial and PE transactions (both public and private)

•    Demanding corporate law advisory focusing on corporate governance, risk management and board liability for public companies; AGM matters for some 20 leading listed companies

•    Complex industrial restructurings

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Finland

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Roschier has a market-leading team that is widely revered for its broad corporate offering and international capabilities. It regularly advises on mergers and demergers, public cash tender offers and private equity transactions, and is particularly strong in cross-border mandates involving the Nordic countries, with offices in Helsinki and Stockholm.

Work Highlights

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  • Roschier advised Hellman & Friedman on its investment in Mehiläinen.

Strengths

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  • Roschier's M&A team is the best in Finland. The lawyers are proactive, experienced and have a great, solution-oriented approach.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Roschier has a strong team of subject matter experts.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • The M&A team at Roschier has a pragmatic approach and is service-minded and responsive, while having a deep knowledge of the relevant industries and the M&A market.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • The firm has a broad range of experts and experience across various industries.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • The lawyers make an effort to understand your business and goals, and are thus able to deliver spot-on strategic advice.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jouni Salmi
    Band 1Jouni Salmi

    Jouni Salmi

    Jouni Salmi is widely acknowledged as a leading figure in the Finnish M&A market and has particular experience in sales and demergers. He regularly acts on cross-border transactions.

    • Jouni is very knowledgeable within his area of expertise. He has a good and solution-driven approach.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Jouni Salmi is a highly accomplished and pragmatic partner whose deep experience and solution-oriented mindset consistently inspire confidence.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • He brings clarity and strategic insight to complex matters, making him a trusted adviser in high-stakes situations.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Jouni is an excellent legal counsel for complex transactions, always available and committed to the client.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Jouni is extremely committed to getting a deal done and thrives in difficult situations.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Tero Jormanainen
    Band 2Tero Jormanainen

    Tero Jormanainen

    Tero Jormanainen focuses his practice on M&A and venture capital matters. He frequently acts for private equity firms and technology companies on domestic and cross-border transactions.

    • Tero is a very sophisticated corporate lawyer with a pragmatic and commercial view.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Tero understands the client's needs and is result-oriented.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Tero is pleasant to deal with.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Wilhelm Eklund
    Band 4Wilhelm Eklund

    Wilhelm Eklund

    Wilhelm Eklund regularly assists investment and private equity firms with a variety of cross-border transactions.

    • Wilhelm Eklund stands out with his prudent and strategic thinking. He is very easy to work with.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingKiira Tuohimaa-Leisio
    Up and ComingKiira Tuohimaa-Leisio

    Kiira Tuohimaa-Leisio

    Kiira Tuohimaa-Leisio advises international and domestic private equity sponsors and corporate clients on cross-border M&A, investments and joint ventures. She has experience working on voluntary recommended public cash tender offers.

    • Kiira Tuohimaa-Leisio is very skilled.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Kiira Tuohimaa-Leisio is excellent.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

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