Senior Statespeople
Provided by Ulf-Henrik Kull
Mergers and acquisitions, Public M&A and capital markets, Employment and incentives, Corporate governance, Healthcare and life sciences, Private equity
Ulf-Henrik is one of the leading professionals in corporate, mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions in the market. He is regularly involved in the most complex domestic and cross-border transactions in the Nordic region, including both public and private mergers and acquisitions. Ulf-Henrik’s expertise has been widely recognized by all significant ranking publications, and he is e.g. ranked market leader by Chambers (Band 1 (Corporate/M&A)) and Legal 500 (Hall of fame (Commercial, corporate and M&A)). In addition to his law degree, he holds a M.Sc. in Political Science degree.
Avance Attorneys Ltd, Senior Partner 2011-
Roschier, Attorneys Ltd., Managing Partner (2009-2011)
Roschier, Attorneys Ltd., Head of Mergers and Acquisitions (2006-2011)
Roschier, Attorneys Ltd., Partner (1998-2011)
Clifford Chance /London, Visiting Lawyer (1993)
Roschier, Attorneys Ltd., Associate (1991-1998)
Åbo Akademi University, Commercial Law Assistant (1989-1990)
Finnish Bar Association
Provided by Chambers
Ulf-Henrik Kull maintains a revered position in the Finnish M&A market. He regularly advises on high-value transactions in both the public and private spheres, and is further noted for his cross-border expertise.
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Clearfield divests Nestor Cables
Avance advises US-listed Clearfield, Inc. on its divestment of Nestor Cables Ltd, a Finnish developer and manufacturer of fiber optic cable solutions, through a management buyout.
Mehiläinen raises financing led by CVC Capital Partners with Hellman & Friedman as key investors
Avance advises CVC Capital Partners and its portfolio company Mehiläinen in a transaction where international private equity firm Hellman & Friedman joins CVC as a significant investor in Mehiläinen.
Telia Company divests TV & Media business to Schibsted Media
Avance advises Telia Company on the divestment of its TV and Media business, including the TV4 brand in Sweden and the MTV brand in Finland, to Schibsted Media at an enterprise value of EUR 590 million (SEK 6.55 billion) on a cash and debt-free basis.
Mehiläinen repurchases all shares held by LocalTapiola
Avance advises Mehiläinen and its majority owner, CVC Capital Partners, on a transaction whereby Mehiläinen Konserni Oy repurchased all shares held by LocalTapiola in the company as well as the related debt financing arrangements. Prior to the transaction, LocalTapiola owned approximately 20 percent
Summa Equity to acquire the recycling and waste business of Fortum for approx. EUR 800 million
Avance advises Summa Equity in the acquisition of the recycling and waste business of Fortum for approximately EUR 800 million.
KKR to acquire Accountor Software
Avance advises KKR on its agreement to acquire a majority stake in Accountor Software, a leading provider of mission critical business software in Finland and Sweden.
A consortium formed by Apollo and Rettig announces a public tender offer for all shares in Purmo
Avance advises Rettig Oy Ab and the consortium formed by certain affiliated funds of Apollo Global Management and Rettig in relation to the voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for all the shares in Purmo Group Plc announced by the consortium’s special purpose vehicle.
Harry Schaumans Stiftelse (HSS) agrees to sell HSS Media Ab to Bonnier News
Avance advises Harry Schaumans Stiftelse (HSS) in the sale of HSS Media Ab to Bonnier News. HSS Media’s newspapers Vasabladet, Österbottens Tidning och Syd-Österbotten, as well as the local radio station Radio Vaasa and marketing agency Seger Marketing, will be part of the Dagens Nyheter business ar
WE Tech joined forces with Mitsui
Avance advises WE Tech, a leading energy efficiency solution provider with a global presence in the shipping industry, in a minority investment into the company by Mitsui.
Coca-Cola HBC AG acquires Finlandia Vodka
Avance advises Coca-Cola HBC AG on Finnish law aspects of its acquisition of Brown-Forman Finland Oy, owner of the Finlandia vodka brand, from Brown-Forman Corporation's wholly-owned subsidiary, Brown-Forman Netherlands BV.
Aliaxis announces its non-binding intention to make a public tender offer for Uponor Corporation
Avance advises Aliaxis SA/NV in relation to the non-binding intention regarding a potential acquisition of all issued and outstanding shares in Uponor Corporation that are not held by Uponor or any of its subsidiaries through a voluntary all-cash public tender offer.
Avance advises MB Funds in the sale of Dieta Group Oy to WestStar group.
Triton's Crayfish BidCo announces public cash tender offer for all shares in Caverion
Avance advises Triton Equity Partners in relation to Crayfish BidCo’s, a Finnish company controlled by Triton Fund V, voluntary public cash tender offer for all the shares in Caverion Corporation.
Avance advises Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm, in a significant investment in Eficode, a leading global provider of DevOps consulting and managed services.
Nordic Climate Group to acquire MV-Jäähdytys
Avance advises Nordic Climate Group, a portfolio company of Altor, in the acquisition of MV-Jäähdytys, Finland’s leading independent supplier of heating and cooling services, including installation, maintenance, and repairs for cooling and heating systems and industrial kitchens.
Standout Capital divests Miradore
Avance advises Standout Capital in its divestment of Miradore Oy to GoTo, the all-in-one business communications and IT support and management platform.
Clearfield to acquire Nestor Cables
Avance advises US-listed Clearfield, Inc. on its acquisition of Nestor Cables Ltd, a Finnish developer and manufacturer of fiber optic cable solutions.
Avance advises Mehiläinen in the acquisition of Debora, a Finnish home care service provider.
Avance advises Mehiläinen in the acquisition of Debora, a Finnish home care service provider.
Mehiläinen acquires Vetrea Terveys
Avance advises Mehiläinen in the acquisition of the entire share capital of Vetrea Terveys Oy from Osuuskunta KPY.
Evidensia acquires Omaeläinklinikka
Avance advises Evidensia Eläinlääkäripalvelut Oy, the largest veterinary service provider in Finland, in the acquisition of Omaeläinklinikka Oy.
Rettig Group divests Nordkalk to SigmaRoc
Avance advises Rettig Group in the divestment of Nordkalk Corporation, one of the leading limestone players focused on sustainable solutions, to SigmaRoc Plc.
Fysios to merge with Mehiläinen
Avance advises Mehiläinen in a share transaction where Fysios, the largest private physiotherapy company in Finland, will become part of Mehiläinen.
Intera joins Midagon as new growth partner and shareholder
Avance advises Intera Partners in its investment in Midagon, a Finnish consulting company focused on business transformation program management.
Summa Equity to sell HyTest to Mindray for EUR 545 million
Avance advises Summa Equity in the sale of HyTest, a leading developer and producer of high-performance antibodies and antigens, to Mindray, a leading global medical technology company, for total consideration of approximately EUR 545 million.
Mehiläinen Yhtiöt Oy announces a recommended cash tender offer for all shares in Pihlajalinna Plc
Avance advises Mehiläinen Yhtiöt Oy in a cash tender offer for all shares in Pihlajalinna Plc.
Alfa Laval announces a recommended public cash tender offer for all shares in Neles
Avance advises Swedish listed company Alfa Laval AB (publ) in its voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for all issued and outstanding shares in Neles Corporation.
Clearfield divests Nestor Cables
Avance advises US-listed Clearfield, Inc. on its divestment of Nestor Cables Ltd, a Finnish developer and manufacturer of fiber optic cable solutions, through a management buyout.
Mehiläinen raises financing led by CVC Capital Partners with Hellman & Friedman as key investors
Avance advises CVC Capital Partners and its portfolio company Mehiläinen in a transaction where international private equity firm Hellman & Friedman joins CVC as a significant investor in Mehiläinen.
Telia Company divests TV & Media business to Schibsted Media
Avance advises Telia Company on the divestment of its TV and Media business, including the TV4 brand in Sweden and the MTV brand in Finland, to Schibsted Media at an enterprise value of EUR 590 million (SEK 6.55 billion) on a cash and debt-free basis.
Mehiläinen repurchases all shares held by LocalTapiola
Avance advises Mehiläinen and its majority owner, CVC Capital Partners, on a transaction whereby Mehiläinen Konserni Oy repurchased all shares held by LocalTapiola in the company as well as the related debt financing arrangements. Prior to the transaction, LocalTapiola owned approximately 20 percent
Summa Equity to acquire the recycling and waste business of Fortum for approx. EUR 800 million
Avance advises Summa Equity in the acquisition of the recycling and waste business of Fortum for approximately EUR 800 million.
KKR to acquire Accountor Software
Avance advises KKR on its agreement to acquire a majority stake in Accountor Software, a leading provider of mission critical business software in Finland and Sweden.
A consortium formed by Apollo and Rettig announces a public tender offer for all shares in Purmo
Avance advises Rettig Oy Ab and the consortium formed by certain affiliated funds of Apollo Global Management and Rettig in relation to the voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for all the shares in Purmo Group Plc announced by the consortium’s special purpose vehicle.
Harry Schaumans Stiftelse (HSS) agrees to sell HSS Media Ab to Bonnier News
Avance advises Harry Schaumans Stiftelse (HSS) in the sale of HSS Media Ab to Bonnier News. HSS Media’s newspapers Vasabladet, Österbottens Tidning och Syd-Österbotten, as well as the local radio station Radio Vaasa and marketing agency Seger Marketing, will be part of the Dagens Nyheter business ar
WE Tech joined forces with Mitsui
Avance advises WE Tech, a leading energy efficiency solution provider with a global presence in the shipping industry, in a minority investment into the company by Mitsui.
Coca-Cola HBC AG acquires Finlandia Vodka
Avance advises Coca-Cola HBC AG on Finnish law aspects of its acquisition of Brown-Forman Finland Oy, owner of the Finlandia vodka brand, from Brown-Forman Corporation's wholly-owned subsidiary, Brown-Forman Netherlands BV.
Aliaxis announces its non-binding intention to make a public tender offer for Uponor Corporation
Avance advises Aliaxis SA/NV in relation to the non-binding intention regarding a potential acquisition of all issued and outstanding shares in Uponor Corporation that are not held by Uponor or any of its subsidiaries through a voluntary all-cash public tender offer.
Avance advises MB Funds in the sale of Dieta Group Oy to WestStar group.
Triton's Crayfish BidCo announces public cash tender offer for all shares in Caverion
Avance advises Triton Equity Partners in relation to Crayfish BidCo’s, a Finnish company controlled by Triton Fund V, voluntary public cash tender offer for all the shares in Caverion Corporation.
Avance advises Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm, in a significant investment in Eficode, a leading global provider of DevOps consulting and managed services.
Nordic Climate Group to acquire MV-Jäähdytys
Avance advises Nordic Climate Group, a portfolio company of Altor, in the acquisition of MV-Jäähdytys, Finland’s leading independent supplier of heating and cooling services, including installation, maintenance, and repairs for cooling and heating systems and industrial kitchens.
Standout Capital divests Miradore
Avance advises Standout Capital in its divestment of Miradore Oy to GoTo, the all-in-one business communications and IT support and management platform.
Clearfield to acquire Nestor Cables
Avance advises US-listed Clearfield, Inc. on its acquisition of Nestor Cables Ltd, a Finnish developer and manufacturer of fiber optic cable solutions.
Avance advises Mehiläinen in the acquisition of Debora, a Finnish home care service provider.
Avance advises Mehiläinen in the acquisition of Debora, a Finnish home care service provider.
Mehiläinen acquires Vetrea Terveys
Avance advises Mehiläinen in the acquisition of the entire share capital of Vetrea Terveys Oy from Osuuskunta KPY.
Evidensia acquires Omaeläinklinikka
Avance advises Evidensia Eläinlääkäripalvelut Oy, the largest veterinary service provider in Finland, in the acquisition of Omaeläinklinikka Oy.
Rettig Group divests Nordkalk to SigmaRoc
Avance advises Rettig Group in the divestment of Nordkalk Corporation, one of the leading limestone players focused on sustainable solutions, to SigmaRoc Plc.
Fysios to merge with Mehiläinen
Avance advises Mehiläinen in a share transaction where Fysios, the largest private physiotherapy company in Finland, will become part of Mehiläinen.
Intera joins Midagon as new growth partner and shareholder
Avance advises Intera Partners in its investment in Midagon, a Finnish consulting company focused on business transformation program management.
Summa Equity to sell HyTest to Mindray for EUR 545 million
Avance advises Summa Equity in the sale of HyTest, a leading developer and producer of high-performance antibodies and antigens, to Mindray, a leading global medical technology company, for total consideration of approximately EUR 545 million.
Mehiläinen Yhtiöt Oy announces a recommended cash tender offer for all shares in Pihlajalinna Plc
Avance advises Mehiläinen Yhtiöt Oy in a cash tender offer for all shares in Pihlajalinna Plc.
Alfa Laval announces a recommended public cash tender offer for all shares in Neles
Avance advises Swedish listed company Alfa Laval AB (publ) in its voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for all issued and outstanding shares in Neles Corporation.