Magnusson > Helsinki, Finland > Firm Profile
Magnusson Offices
JAAKONKATU 3
00100 HELSINKI
Finland
Magnusson > The Legal 500 Rankings
Finland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Magnusson is recognised for its work in the corporate and M&A space, especially cross-border transactions. Co-head Heikki Wide is experienced in general commercial, corporate and contract law and regularly advises international industrial companies on acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, and business transactions. Co-head Tomi Merenheimo focuses on contract law, mergers and acquisitions, employment issues and technology work; and Ville Salonen has vast experience of handling cross-border commercial and transactional matters with a particular focus on the mining, real estate and technology sectors. Lilli Parbo was promoted to senior associate in April 2023.Practice head(s):
Heikki Wide; Tomi Merenheimo; Ville Salonen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is very responsive and flexible.’
‘Knowledge, capabilities and long-term relationship.’
‘Over the years, Heikki Wide has become more than an expert of law on our case. With his experience he has been able to bring a valuable perspective and sparring partner on several business issues. ’
‘The team is very professional and yet provides advice in a way that is convenient for a non-legal person. They also have a good sense of what is relevant in any given case.’
‘Collaboration is easy and straightforward. People are easy to get along with. The team is highly skilled at what they do. They can also provide you top quality even at short notice. We also appreciate the fact that Magnusson can provide us with a high-quality service in several countries.’
‘You can sense that people at Magnusson enjoy working at the firm. People are highly motivated, and you can see that when you work with them.’
Key clients
Northgold AB
SSA Rakennus Oy
St1 Group
Eurofins Scientific
Book Salon Oy
Teknos Group
Essedel Group
Sofigate Group
Hycamite TCD Technologies
Algol Group
Forus Group
Work highlights
- Advised Northgold AB on the acquisition of the entire share capital of the Finnish company Northern Aspect Resources Oy from the public Canadian company Rupert Resources Ltd.
- Assisted Book Salon Oy with the review of investment agreements and the preparation of corporate law documentation in connection with the capital investments in Book Salon, amounting approximately to €3m.
- Advised Hycamite TCD Technologies Oy on a financing round raising €25m to support low-carbon hydrogen production.
Finland > Employment Tier 3
Magnusson‘s full-service employment department assists clients with day-to-day employment issues encompassing contractual work, employee data mandates, restructurings and employment disputes. Anu Vuori heads up the employment team and has extensive experience in executive and employment contract issues and co-operation procedures, corporate immigration matters and litigation; she is also experienced in European Union employment law. Ville Salonen handles executive and employment contracts, business transformations and the employment elements of M&A.Practice head(s):
Anu Vuori
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Magnusson’s Employment practice truly stands out for the team’s deep expertise in employment law – it is unmatched. Their comprehensive understanding of local and international labour regulations allows them to offer invaluable guidance to clients.’
Key clients
Adecco Finland Oy
Joblink Oy
Meira Oy
Sofigate Group
Autosalpa Oy
Aimo Park Oy
Rantalainen Group
Mediateko Oy
NeoEco Oy
Work highlights
- Advising Adecco Finland Oy in connection with the company’s employment-related matters in Finland.
- Assisting Joblink Oy in connection with the company’s day-to-day employment-related matters as well as company growth strategy.
Finland > Dispute resolution Tier 4
Magnusson’s dispute resolution practice represents clients throughout the technology, energy, telecoms, retail, and real estate sectors, and group head Jukka Blomberg has vast experience in litigation and arbitration proceedings involving companies in the energy sector. Other key members of the team are Lauri Toivio, who specialises in real estate and housing-related matters, and Anu Vuori, who focuses on employment claims, contractual disputes and corporate litigation.Practice head(s):
Jukka Blomberg
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Capability to translate the problem into tangible solutions, reducing ambiguity.’
‘Responsiveness, energy, commitment.’
‘Whatever the case is, contacting a partner is enough. Magnusson will put in place an experienced team and see that they are ready to immediately dig into details and start working efficiently.’
‘Jukka Blomberg and his team really knows about the business of the client and makes an effort to keep up with that knowledge. I highly appreciate Blomberg and his team.’
‘Their legal team is always available and they have strong knowhow of our industry.’
Key clients
St1 Group
STR Tecoil Oy
Teknos Group
Evidensia Eläinlääkäripalvelut Oy
Work highlights
- Assisted 91 Finnish restaurant entrepreneurs regarding litigation matters against the insurance company Pohjola.
Finland > Real estate and construction Tier 4
Advising on real estate, construction and infrastructure matters, Magnusson's comprehensive real estate and construction practice is jointly led by Lauri Toivio, who assists clients in a broad range of construction, real estate, housing, and industry related matters; and co-head Ville Salonen, who handles cross-border commercial and transactional matters.Practice head(s):
Lauri Toivio; Ville Salonen
Testimonials
‘Lauri Toivio in particular stands out with his concrete understanding of how the grassroot level in real estate and construction business work and what implications it has to contract-level discussions and arguments’.
‘I can trust all team members and they always work superbly as a team with us.’
‘Dedication and pragmatism to quick problem-solving.’
Key clients
SSA Rakennus Oy
Forus Group
St1 Group
Work highlights
- Assisted SSA with the contract negotiations and assessing construction law related issues, project specification and Settlement of Accounts.
- Advising Forus Group on all of its legal matters, including turn-key delivery and installation agreements, partnerships and financing of solar power stations.
Estonia > Dispute resolution
Magnusson adopts an ‘interdisciplinary approach', which 'allows the team to offer comprehensive solutions to clients’. The department is particularly skilled in cross-border disputes and asset recovery. The team is led by Kaidar Sultson, who specialises in civil proceedings. At the associate level, managing associate Marek Keiman has a strong practice when it comes to cross-border asset recovery. Former key team member Denis Piskunov departed from the firm in April 2023 for an in-house role.Practice head(s):
Kaidar Sultson
Other key lawyers:
Denis Piskunov; Marek Keiman
Testimonials
‘The team demonstrates a remarkable commitment to innovation across multiple fronts. From embracing cutting-edge technology to foster efficiency in legal research and case management, to pioneering collaborative solutions that enhance client communication and transparency. The practice’s interdisciplinary approach allows them to offer comprehensive solutions to clients, combining legal expertise with business acumen.’
‘They lawyers at the firm prioritise the client’s needs above all else, taking the time to understand their unique challenges and objectives. This dedication to client service, exemplified by Marek Keiman, who consistently goes above and beyond to ensure client satisfaction, resulting in long-lasting client relationships.’
‘Magnusson are practical, results focused, and research their work appropriately.’
‘Denis Piskunov is pragmatic, experienced and very approachable.’
Key clients
Riera
Estonian Athletic Association
Creditors of CoinLoan
Standard
Puri
UPM Kymmene Otepää
Avotini
Brook Food Asia Pasific
Smart Hiring Pro
Investors of crowdfunding platforms
Shareholders of Medical Pharmacy Group
Work highlights
- Representing over 7000 local and international investors of various crowdfunding platforms in large class action bankruptcy and criminal proceedings.
- Assisting a group of creditors of Estonian crypto lending platform CoinLoan in bringing claims amounting to €21m against the platform and representing the creditors; interests in insolvency proceedings.
Magnusson > Firm Profile
Magnusson’s clients value the firm for its qualities such as its legal expertise, partner attention, responsiveness, ability to solve problems quickly, understanding of the client’s needs and for its familiarity with the client’s business sector and industry.
The firm’s 120 lawyers focus on business law and offers seamless legal services in its six countries (Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) across the Nordic-Baltic region and beyond. In addition, Magnusson is a one-stop shop for several jurisdictions and its offering fits well with international companies and businesses operating in several jurisdictions.
Magnusson also has a wide international cooperation network with market-leading law firms around the world. The firm’s integrated offering is always based on the same high standards and quality, no matter how many offices are involved in a project. The firm provides advice that is reliable, cost-effective and delivers within the desired time and budget.
Areas of practice in Finland: Magnusson is one of the few truly international law firms present in Finland. The Finnish team provides advice to companies from start-up ventures to publicly listed companies and has been involved in numerous cross‑border transactions for foreign clients seeking to enter the Finnish market as well as Finnish companies expanding internationally.
Magnusson also has Chinese and Arabic-speaking lawyers based in Helsinki. The firm is very experienced in cross-border transactions. The core legal areas are corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, real estate and construction, energy and infrastructure, employment, and technology.
In addition, the firm advises clients in other legal areas such as banking and finance, public procurement, restructuring and insolvency, life sciences, data protection, IP, and media, sports, and entertainment.
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Jukka Blomberg | Attorney-at-law / Partner / Chairman of the Board / Head of Dispute… | View Profile | |
Tomi Merenheimo | Attorney-at-law / Managing Partner Finland | View Profile | |
Lilli Parbo | Attorney-at-law / Partner Elect | View Profile | |
Ville Salonen | Attorney-at-law / Partner / Head of ESG & Sustainability | View Profile | |
Lauri Toivio | Attorney-at-law / Partner / Head of Real Estate and Construction | View Profile | |
Anu Vuori | Attorney-at-law / Partner / Head of Employment | View Profile | |
Heikki Wide | Attorney-at-law / Partner | View Profile |
Comparative Guides
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Finland: Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters
Published: September 2023
Authors: Ville SalonenAnu VuoriElla Keränen
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters laws and regulations applicable in Finland.
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Sweden: Intellectual Property
Published: September 2023
Authors: Helena RönqvistFredrik EkfalkVilma Slättegård
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Intellectual Property laws and regulations applicable in Sweden.
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Sweden: Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters
Published: September 2023
Authors: Johan MolinMadeleine EngzellYaroslava Sushinets
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters laws and regulations applicable in Sweden.
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Sweden: Pharmaceutical Advertising
Published: December 2023
Authors: Morvarid Dorkhan NilssonWille SteinertFanny Nylén
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Pharmaceutical Advertising laws and regulations applicable in Sweden.
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Sweden: Investing In
Published: January 2024
Authors: Anders Bäckman Carl Insulander Ebba Svalling Marcus Wallin
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Investing In laws and regulations applicable in Sweden.
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Firm Rankings
- Estonia > Dispute resolution