Energy & Natural Resources
Europe Guide 2024 : Finland
Band 2
About
Provided by Roschier
At Roschier, we have organized our energy and natural resource team into a cross-sector and cross-practice area team called Projects & Energy. We are, thus, able to effectively use the knowledge of our regulatory, litigation, M&A, IPR and financing specialists so as to pool that expertise for the service of our clients.
Key client focus
• Large listed and non-listed companies in the energy sector
• PE houses and institutional investors
• Banks and lending institutions
• Mining companies (from exploration to excavation companies)
• Renewable energy companies
Special experience in
• Infrastructure and PPP projects
• Transport projects
• Conventional and renewable energy projects
• Power and heat generation and transmission investments
• Refineries, pipelines and other oil & gas
• Waste and water treatment / circular economy projects
• Industrial production sites (including refurbishment)
• Operation and maintenance of plants (including outsourcing)
• Energy and mining transactions
• Cleantech and cleantech transactions
• Datacenter projects
• Energy market regulation
• Renewable energy incentive schemes
• Energy efficiency regulations and incentives.
Chambers Review
Roschier has an established transactional energy practice maintaining a significant presence in the market. It advises on M&A and project financing in relation to both domestic and international energy and natural resources matters. The firm represents clients from the renewable energy, oil and gas, and metals sectors in transactions, including the establishment of joint ventures. It further assists public and private sector clients alike with cross-border regulatory matters and contract management. Roschier is highly active in matters relating to wind and heating.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Roschier has an excellent grasp of subject matter and ability to focus on key issues."
"Roschier provides a solution-oriented approach where all details are considered."
"Roschier is very good at analysing complex legal issues."
"Roschier has an excellent grasp of subject matter and ability to focus on key issues."
"Roschier provides a solution-oriented approach where all details are considered."
"Roschier is very good at analysing complex legal issues."
Notable Practitioners
Matias Wallgren is well noted for his expertise in environmental law, assisting with service agreements and regulatory issues. He often acts on matters concerning renewable energy. He joined Roschier from Castrén & Snellman in January 2024.
"Matias is a customer-oriented person with in-depth expertise."
Joining the rankings this year, Miikka Konttinen is active in the energy sector and industrial projects. His expertise includes advice on joint ventures and contracts as well as sourcing.
"Miikka is a very knowledgeable lawyer who understands the level of detail needed for the case and is able to also keep comments that are relevant without getting stuck to the not-so-relevant topics. His understanding of the commercial realities within the industry and ability to give practical, real-life solutions is a great asset."
"Miikka is very commercially minded and able to think outside the box."
Toni Siimes assists clients with renewable energy project financing and refinancing, as well as providing counsel with regard to the acquisition of energy and natural resources assets.
"Toni has an excellent demeanour and is clear and straightforward."
Ranked Lawyers at
Roschier
Finland
Members
Provided by Roschier
Antti-Jussi Partanen
Miikka Konttinen
Rene Male
Sanna-Mari Seppälä
Head of Department
Tuure Leponiemi