Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A | Europe
Finland
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 2
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Ilkka Liljeroos DLA Piper Finland12 Years Ranked
Janko Lindros Borenius32 Years Ranked
Johan Roman Borenius10 Years Ranked
Marcus Möller Krogerus32 Years Ranked
Matti Ylä-Mononen DLA Piper Finland36 Years Ranked
Sami Martola Krogerus22 Years Ranked
Tero Jormanainen Roschier12 Years Ranked
Timo Airisto White & Case36 Years Ranked
Band 4
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Avance AttorneysCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 26 Years RankedAvance Attorneys is a corporate law powerhouse which regularly acts for private equity houses, venture capital investors and listed companies on high-value and complex M&A deals. The law firm represents domestic and international clients and is frequently seen handling transactions with cross-border elements.
1 Hannes SnellmanCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 36 Years RankedHannes Snellman maintains an outstanding offering in corporate and transactional law. The practice assists with the full gamut of private and public M&A matters, such as mergers, investments and acquisitions. The lawyers represent a broad roster of clients, including private equity houses and listed companies. Housing several notable practitioners, the department is also recognised for its ability to handle international mandates.
1 RoschierCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 36 Years RankedRoschier has a market-leading team that is widely revered for its broad corporate offering and international capabilities. It regularly advises on mergers, 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.
Band 2
2 BoreniusCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 36 Years RankedBorenius has a respected practice that advises on a broad range of complex corporate matters, with particular expertise in private equity transactions. Its lawyers are also experienced in structured auction processes, tender offers and corporate restructurings, and are well versed in cross-border mandates.
2 Castrén & SnellmanCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 36 Years Ranked"As one of the biggest law firms in Finland, there is plenty of talent to choose from. The team protects the interests of buyers well in complex transactions, including due diligence processes. The lawyers are very quick to respond and proactive."
2 Dittmar & IndreniusCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 36 Years RankedDittmar & Indrenius has a robust M&A practice with particular strength in private equity transactions. The law firm advises clients on mergers, acquisitions and divestments, including public tender offers, and is adept at handling cross-border mandates.
2 KrogerusCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 36 Years RankedKrogerus has a notable team advising on domestic and cross-border M&A. Its lawyers are also seen acting on corporate law matters, and frequently support both private equity houses and investment companies on transactions.
2 White & CaseCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 36 Years RankedWhite & Case's corporate department handles a wide variety of transactions, including mergers. The team is also experienced in public M&A and tender offers. Advising both domestic and foreign private equity houses and investment companies, its lawyers are much admired for their cross-border offering and international capabilities.
Band 3
3 Bird & BirdCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 36 Years RankedBird & Bird advises on domestic and cross-border transactions and investments. The international law firm enjoys a broad client roster of state bodies, listed entities and private equity houses. Its lawyers have particular expertise in venture capital deals and frequently handle transactions in the TMT and infrastructure sectors.
3 DLA Piper FinlandCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 22 Years RankedDLA Piper's corporate and M&A department acts on a wide array of transactions. Its lawyers have experience advising private equity houses and investment funds, and often handle mandates pertaining to the TMT sector. Clients benefit from the law firm's cross-border capabilities.
Band 4
4 Eversheds Attorneys LtdCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedEversheds 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.
4 Eversheds Attorneys LtdCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedEversheds 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.
4 HPP Attorneys LtdCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 26 Years RankedHPP Attorneys has a notable practice advising corporates, investment companies, private equity houses and industrial clients. The department acts on a variety of mandates, including tender offers and auction processes. Its lawyers also assist with corporate governance topics, and have a particular focus on transactions in the energy sector.
4 Merilampi Attorneys LtdCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 26 Years RankedMerilampi Attorneys is noted for its corporate practice in the Finnish market. The department represents a whole host of clientele, including international private equity firms, publicly listed entities and industrial companies. In addition to mergers, acquisitions and divestments, the lawyers also assist with corporate governance topics and AGMs.
4 WaseliusCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 36 Years RankedWaselius acts on a variety of domestic and cross-border acquisitions and divestments. The team is also experienced in establishing joint ventures. The law firm represents companies from a host of sectors, as well as private equity firms.