Roschier > Helsinki, Finland > Firm Profile

‘Roschier has a strong finance team with individual lawyers ranging from very experienced partners to extremely talented younger lawyers. As a law firm, their large scale allows valuable support from other specialty areas (such as Real Estate, Competition, Tax, etc).’

‘Johannes Ahti is a solid professional who always makes sure that the quality of the team’s work is top notch.’

‘Roschier’s team is solution oriented and goes the extra mile to find a solution that best suits the client. We can always rely on them to have our best interest in mind when providing guidance.’

‘Johannes Ahti: Industry leader with broad market knowledge.’

‘Team is competent and flexible. Things are handled smoothly. They are easy to reach. Billing is according what has been agreed.’

‘All the individuals I have worked with are very competent, flexible and pleasant to work with.’

‘Solid banking and finance skills, especially in the real estate financing and structured finance sectors.’

‘Johannes Ahti and Mattias Brännkärr are great lawyers – pragmatic and fast delivery.’

‘Antti and the team are one of the most knowledgeable about Finnish equity offerings and the regulatory backdrop in Finland – making them one of the go to firms for Finnish equity offerings.’

‘Antti Ihamuotila is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable Finnish securities lawyers and one that is generally my first port of call for any issues I need to discuss on Finnish equity offerings.’

‘Quick response times, and more senior people to engage with projects.’

‘Best law firm in Finland with the ability to address all problems and provide the best advice.’

‘Antti Ihamuotila: superior knowledge in all aspects of public market transactions. Number one lawyer in Finland. Jouni Salmi: fantastic lawyer.’

‘The best law firm in Finland, offering superb quality.’

‘Tero Jormanainen from the M&A team is a pleasure to work with and brings superb expertise.’

‘Best and broadest team for M&A in Finland. Outstanding knowledge of the market and ability to work in high-level M&A transactions.’

‘Tero Jormanainen delivers every time. The more complex the transaction, the better the result.’

‘Extremely fast reaction time. Practical advice.’

‘Seppo Kymäläinen – solid expertise and practical approach.’

‘The Roschier dispute resolution team employs a holistic, client-centric approach that emphasises tailored solutions. With diverse expertise across various areas of law, the team effectively addresses legal and business challenges, tackling complex issues from a well-rounded perspective. They have built strong, lasting relationships with clients, prioritising transparency and efficiency in all interactions.’

‘Laila Sivonen has fostered a strong, lasting relationship characterised by trust, transparency, and efficiency.’

‘Roschier’s dispute resolution team is truly strategic. They are team players and can work seamlessly with other law firms in a complex international matter.’

‘Aapo Saarikivi is an exceptional attorney. His way of working is strategic, and he provides spot-on advice after listening to his client.’

‘Aapo Saarikivi – comprehensive understanding of litigation, in particular follow-on claims.’

‘The dispute resolution practice has a strong, collaborative team that consistently delivers legally reliable, high-quality results that I, as a client, can truly trust. The team’s legal expertise and a client-first approach set them apart.’

‘Team works well together, and the client can rely that the team is on top of the case.’

‘Laila Sivonen has great interpersonal skills and the ability to facilitate difficult discussions. She also has a very pragmatic approach.’

‘We have observed a great stability of the team, which has helped to develop them to gain knowledge of us as a customer, enhancing the level of guidance we receive.’

‘Very quick response time, good and practical guidance.’

‘The employment team is highly skilled in all aspects of Finnish employment law. Roschier is a market leader for a reason. All the team members are dedicated to solving client’s issues, and they take initiative fast.’

‘Anu Waaralinna: full of energy, dedicated to clients like no other, available when needed and understands highly complex cases fast. Jukka Paloheimo: eye to detail, thorough in his replies and never leaves an open question. Prompt and reliable. Elmiira Kutvonen: rising star, good dialogue with the client, capable of giving holistic replies fast, and she refers to law with practical examples.’

‘Customer service. They take care of you and your business. They will do everything they can for you. Excellent service.’

‘Team is versatile and able to provide the best player for any topic.’

‘Anu Waaralinna is a stellar professional. A very pragmatic approach, and able to navigate difficult topics and represent the client fully.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable, has a lot of expertise, and works with the same drive and attention to detail on every case, whether big or small. They are very reliable and go-to partners for any case.’

‘The team works in a very straightforward way, looking for solutions rather than problems, which saves time.’

‘Ami Paanajärvi is easy-going and pleasant to work with.’

‘Commitment, in-depth legal and industry knowledge.’

‘Expertise, creative solutions, political and communication savvy.’

‘Proactive thinking’

‘Ami Paanajärvi thinks two steps ahead.’

‘The team is very solution and business-oriented, always providing easily understandable and practical advice. The response times are fast, and the team truly takes ownership of the client’s matter and ensures deadlines are met. As a client, you are assured that things are under control.’

‘Very similar qualities than already described above with the team: effective, customer service and business-oriented, practical yet professional advice provided on short notice. A big shoutout especially to Kaisu Korpua for providing such valuable support and ensuring that timelines are always met accordingly.’

‘Rainer Hilli is superb.’

‘They have a strong IP team that can handle complex questions. The group is big enough to reply to complex topics shortly. I enjoy working with them because they are responsive and easy to work with.’

‘Rainer Hilli has great expertise in our field.’

‘The team works extremely efficiently. The communication is brilliant and always on the point. The team is very structured and has close relationships with their excellent clients.’

‘Markku Tuominen is super organised. He always has all the information and replies quickly and on the point. He is extremely reliable and an excellent lawyer.’

‘The team is very professional and committed to providing high-quality work under pressure. Response time is always fast, and every problem is solved during the process. Also, they understand client needs and adhere to deadlines.’

‘Martti Ylinen is a calm, pragmatic person with strong negotiation skills, even under pressure. He has a result-oriented mind and is able to provide suggestions for complex matters. The client can trust that every important detail is covered. He is a rising star who goes the extra mile to deliver exceptional results.’

‘Roschier has a strong real estate team with individual lawyers ranging from very experienced partners to extremely talented lawyers. As a law firm, their large scale gives valuable support from other specialty areas.’

‘Partner Mika Alanko is a very experienced lawyer who keeps his calm in demanding negotiations. Senior Associate Martti Ylinen is rising star in the field of real estate transactions.’

‘Teams working seamlessly together covering exceptionally wide range of subject matters. Good substitute system, not dropping the pen at any point in time towards customer.’

‘Exceptional communication skills, enthusiastic people and willingness to work throughout the projects from the beginning until the very last point.’

‘Considerate, deeply knowledgeable and professional, good personal touch.’

‘Martti Ylinen is a consummate professional, very knowledgeable and incredibly hard working, a credit to the legal profession.’

‘The best experts in Finland. Roschier is clearly on top.’

‘Mika Ohtonen – in-depth knowledge, extreme efficiency and easy to work with.’

‘Team width and overall strength is very good.’

‘Individuals are true experts in their area and work around the clock when something needs to be delivered.’

‘TMT practice has advanced capabilities to support in various agreements, negotiations and disputes.’

‘Miikka Konttinen has a unique capability to provide valuable competence in complex negotiations. Miikka is an excellent negotiator, capable in supporting clients not only in legal issues but also in negotiation tactics and content and commercial issues.’

‘Mikko Manner is quite a superstar in this field. Miikka Konttinen is a very intelligent, out-of-the box thinker that goes the extra mile where necessary.’

‘Simply stellar team with great individuals. Strategic-out of the box thinkers that can contribute exceptional value.’