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Magnusson > The Legal 500 Rankings

Finland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

The practice at Magnusson continues to act on several complex corporate and M&A transactions for various clients, from across the energy, healthcare, real estate, mining, retail, technology and transport sectors. Managing partner Tomi Merenheimo brings vast expertise in handling cross-border transactions and co-leads the practice with Heikki Wide, who regularly assists with acquisitions, joint ventures, financing and business transactions.

Finland > Employment Tier 3

Magnusson’s full-service employment team provides comprehensive support on the full range of employment matters, including contracts, employee data and privacy issues, policies, and restructurings. In addition to this, the firm also advises on the employment aspects of M&A transactions and handles disputes related to employment terminations. Anu Vuori leads the group.

Finland > Dispute resolution Tier 4

Magnusson focuses on representing clients in the technology, energy, telecoms, retail, real estate, and construction sectors, handling criminal, civil, and arbitration cases. The firm also has mediation and alternative dispute resolution experience, serving both domestic and international clients in arbitral tribunals and other ADR forums. Jukka Blomberg heads up the practice alongside Antti Pulkkinen.

Finland > Real estate and construction Tier 4

Magnusson has in-depth expertise in real estate and construction work, guiding clients through investments, developments, real estate M&A, and property asset management work. The practice has a diverse client base that includes developers, investors, investment funds, tenants, banks, and property managers. The team is co-headed by Lauri Toivio, who is a key point of call for construction, real estate, housing, and industry-related matters, and Ville Salonen, who is adept at handling cross-border commercial and transactional matters.

Estonia > Dispute resolution

Magnusson, which is noted for its seamless work with its wider international network, provides a ‘responsive and pragmatic dispute resolution service‘ which spreads across jurisdictions. The department’s workload increasingly covers disputes stemming from cross-border asset recovery, for which the group is often called upon by creditors and trustees. This is a strength of Marek Keiman, who is praised for his ‘substantial experience, especially when dealing with foreign counterparties and international cases‘. Practice head Kaidar Sultson is adept at handling disputes across the industrial, real estate, construction, energy, banking, and finance sectors, among others, as well as shareholder disputes.

Estonia > Fintech

Magnusson has a well-established fintech offering, as one of the first firms in Estonia to operate in the fintech space. The group is notable for its deep knowledge of emerging technologies such as NFTs, facial recognition and blockchain forensics, as well as its work on licensing requirements. Managing partner Jaanus Mägi heads up the team. Marek Keiman is particularly proficient in cross-border crypto asset recovery, due to his extensive dispute resolution expertise.