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Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) Offices

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00100 HELSINKI
00100
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Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) > The Legal 500 Rankings
Finland > Real estate and construction Tier 2
Leveraging the firm’s global network to provide cross-border support, Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) provides assistance to EU and Finnish clients on transactions, project financings and construction matters, including major wind farms and other renewables projects as well as data centres. Pekka Kokko advises on real estate transactions and construction commissions; he leads the team alongside Saara Raitala and Juha Kallioinen, while Sirkka Terho focuses on transactions, environmental issues and renewable energy matters.Practice head(s):
Pekka Kokko; Saara Raitala; Juha Kallioinen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Excellent knowledge and ability to produce high quality agreements.’
‘They understand the Finnish market and the legal framework relating to real estate.’
‘Quick turnaround and punctuality. We worked with Sirkka Terho.’
Key clients
Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company
Microsoft Mobile Oyj
Mutual Pension Insurance Company Ilmarinen
Ficolo Oy
Quadoro Doric Real Estate GmbH
Otava Oy
KEVA
Eläkekassa Verso
ISS Palvelut Oy
Erikissijoitusrahasto Fennica Toimitilat
Otavamedia Oy
Talvivaara Sotkamo Oy
AVAIN Asumisoikeus Oy
Glennmont Clean Energy Fund III B.V.
Value Pension Fund and Value Mutual Pension Insurance Fund
Aquila European Renewables Income Fund
Nuorisosäätiö
Lehto
Children’s Day Foundation
Avara Ltd
Työyhteenliittymä Sammalvuori
Helsinki Foundation
Vantaan Valo Ky
Real estate funds managed by eQ
Work highlights
- Acted as the sole counsel to Mutual Pension Insurance Company Ilmarinen on an arrangement of the logistics branch with several undisclosed parties.
- Advised GR Wind Farms 1 Limited, a fund managed by Greencoat Capital, on its acquisition of Kestilän Kokkonevan Tuulivoima Oy from ABO Wind, marking the fund’s first investment in the Nordic market.
- Assisted SigmaRoc plc as it acquired all shares in Nordkalk Oy Ab from Rettig Group Oy Ab.
Finland > Banking and finance Tier 3
Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) often deals with assignments relating to cross-border financing mandates, particularly bank financings, crowdfunding issues, fintech work, and other forms of alternative financing arrangements. The team is also experienced in the regulation, compliance and consumer finance spaces, and is especially strong in real estate financing. The practice is jointly lead by Merja Blankenstein and Tiina Ashorn; Blankenstein specialises in both domestic and international transactions, particularly in the real estate arena, while Ashorn advises on consumer finance mandates.Practice head(s):
Merja Blankenstein; Tiina Ashorn
Other key lawyers:
Harri Tolppanen; Vesa Turkki
Testimonials
‘The strength of the practice is the hands on approach and involvement on partner level ensuring good quality and cost efficient advice.’
‘Merja Blankenstein stands out with her hands on approach and involvement in the transaction at hand.’
Key clients
SigmaRoc plc
Korkeakangas Wind Oy (Aquila Capital)
Relais Group plc
Digitalist Grou Oyj
Santander Consumer Finance Oy
Collector Bank AB
Work highlights
- Advised SigmaRock plc on its acquisition of all shares in Nordkalk Oy Ab from Rettig Group Oy Ab and thereto related €350m financing.
- Acted as legal adviser to Korkeakangas Wind Oy in arranging a refinancing from KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH for Korkeakangas Wind Oy, a special purpose vehicle managed by Aquila Capital, in relation to the construction of the Korkeakangas wind farm in Karstula, Finland.
- Acted as legal adviser to Relais Group plc as borrower in connection with extensions to and amendments to its Facilities Agreement of €111m and thereto related cross-border security arrangements.
Finland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) is particularly noted for its expertise in mid-market corporate transactions, acting for Finnish and Western European technology start-ups, as well as advising international corporations in the transportation, healthcare, and technology sectors. Its also advises on mergers, restructurings, spin-offs and share and asset acquisitions. Company law team leader Olli Iirola advises private equity clients, while M&A team co-leader Vesa Turkki focuses on international trade work, corporate transactions, and M&A. Managing partner and chairman of the board Harri Tolppanen is noted for his expertise in cross-border M&A, transactions and financings, and Mika Taberman focuses on transactions, commercial disputes and financing work.Practice head(s):
Olli Iirola; Vesa Turkki; Harri Tolppanen; Mika Taberman
Other key lawyers:
Johan Wesander; Mika Oksanen
Testimonials
‘The team is very well balanced in terms of complementary areas of expertise and provides a holistic view on the clients’ situation at hand.’
‘The team is very hardworking, co-operative and accurate. I appreciate also the creativeness of this team. Eversheds is providing great all-around support when needed.’
‘Well-synchronized team, working proactive and independently.’
‘Johan Wesander is really knowledgeable, responsive and solution-oriented.’
‘Skilful, multi-talented team. No matter the problem or its character, solutions have always been found.’
‘Friendly, business-orientated individuals who swiftly adapt the problems or questions risen.’
‘Truly business minded, gives for a good diversity and subject matter knowledge. It’s not just legal advice, it’s business savviness.’
Key clients
Elisa corporation
Stena Recycling Oy
Revenue Group Corporation
Relais Group plc
BHG Group AB
Otava Publishing COmpany
Digitalist Group plc
Bang & Bonsomer Group AB
PiezoMotor Uppsala AB
Nordic Business Forum Oy
Brady Corporation
KPA Unicorn Group Oy
Netello Systems Oy
Cognizant
Specsavers
Robert’s Coffee
Oy Elfving Ab
Greencoat Capital
Sininen Meteoriitti Oy
Enersize Oyj
Avara Oy
Kiinteistömaailma Oy
SigmaRoc plc
Elcoline Oy
Info Oyj
TX Group AG
Work highlights
- Assisted Elisa Corporation with its strategic investment in the Italian sedApta Group.
- Advised Brady S.à r.l. as it issued a voluntary public cash tender offer, recommended by the Board of Directors of Nordic ID Oyj, for all shares in Nordic ID Oyj.
- Advised SigmaRoc plc on the acquisition of all shares in Nordkalk Oy Ab from Rettig Group Oy Ab in a €500m transaction.
Finland > Dispute resolution Tier 3
Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) focuses on both domestic and international competition law enforcement work and represents clients in the European Court of Justice and in white collar and corporate crime cases. Practice co-head Tapio Väätäinen joined the team in mid-2021 and focuses on complex civil and criminal litigation proceedings. Fellow co-head Niina Rosenlund is an expert in competition disputes, while Mika Oksanen specialises in commercial disputes and white collar crime mandates.Practice head(s):
Tapio Väätäinen; Niina Rosenlund
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They are obviously experienced arbitration counsel. What impressed me in particular was their willingness to consider a negotiated solution to the dispute, which ultimately proved to be in the best interest of their client. This kind of openness represents a new style in alternative dispute resolution that I subscribe to as well.’
‘They are very competent, hard working and they have good ethics.’
‘They are very thorough in their legal work, competent, and good performers in court.’
‘Tapio Väätäinen is a skilled litigator and a long-standing dispute resolution adviser. Collaboration with Tapio is straightforward and refreshingly informal.’
‘Broad understanding of different law sub-areas, negotiating skills and appearance in court.’
Key clients
Quorum Rakennuttajarahasto II Ky
Koiviston Auto Group
Bankruptcy Estate of Talvivaara
Youth Foundation / Nuorisosäätiö
Bankruptcy Estate of Ahtium Oyj
Pipeline Finland Oy
SKM Service Oy
Work highlights
- Represented Youth Foundation / Nuorisosäätiö in several ongoing legal proceedings both as claimant and as respondent with regard to claims arising out of disadvantageous and suspicious business decisions by the foundation’s former management.
- Represented Quorum Rakennuttajarahasto II Ky in a complex civil procedure and criminal investigation against.
- Represented the Bankruptcy Estate of Talvivaara Sotkamo Oy against several claimants having claimed over €10m damages from the Bankruptcy Estate.
Finland > Employment Tier 3
Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) is particularly strong in advising clients on cross-border employment matters in the Baltics, especially concerning reorganisations, litigation and arbitration proceedings, and equality and non-discrimination compliance work. Practice head Timo Jarmas is a dispute resolution and arbitration expert, and also covers cooperation proceedings and the application of collective bargaining agreements. Kaija Pulkkinen is also noted for representing employers in criminal proceedings regarding work-related offences.Practice head(s):
Timo Jarmas
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Eversheds has been highly available and responses have came quickly. Our company has used their services for years. Service has been friendly and professional.’
‘They keep promises in schedule, professional approach, they have new point of views which brings additional customer value. Prices are reasonable.’
‘Experienced and passionate professionals with a wide portfolio and strong support by the other practices in topics with connections to other fields of law.’
‘Extremely dedicated, ambitious and skilled professionals, ready to stretch that extra mile and to give 110 percent to ensure the best outcome in your assignment.’
Key clients
Suomen Terveystalo Oyj
PlusTerveys Group
YIT Construction Ltd
Amcor Flexibles Finland Oy
Honkarakenne Oyj
Ilkka-Yhtymä Oyj
StaffPoint Oy
Phil Group Oy
Pirkanmaa Hospital District
City of Vantaa
City of Akaa
Pirkanmann Voimia Oy
Vantaan Tilapalvelut Vantti Oy
Flowplus Oy
Tapola Oy Lihanjalostustehdas
Oy Aku’s Factory Ltd
9Lives Group
Pukkila Oy Ab
Bestset Oy
Alltime Oy
Chempolis Oy
Work highlights
- Assisted PlusTerveys Group with co-operation negotiations concerning the abolition of an employee fund, as well as with various other employment related matters and disputes.
- Assisted Parker Hannifin Corporation with a multinational bonus harmonization matter.
- Assisted Honkarakenne Oyj with co-operation negotiations regarding reorganisation of production operations.
Finland > EU and competition Tier 3
The EU and competition team at Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) is noted for acting for Finnish companies in antitrust and state aid proceedings, as well as public procurement matters. Team head Olli Hyvönen specialises in merger control processes, state aid issues and public procurement matters. Kaija Pulkkinen is a key name for public procurement work, while litigator Tapio Väätäinen joined the team from Itäinen & Ojantakanen Attorneys Ltd in 2021.Practice head(s):
Olli Hyvönen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Olli Hyvönen and Niina Rosenlund are very quick, pragmatic and experienced in competition law and investigations. They help out quickly and provide excellent services.’
‘They are quick, have a thorough knowledge and take a pragmatic approach.’
Key clients
LeasePlan Finland Oy
Koiviston Auto Group
Helsingin Bussiliikenne Oy
ISS Palvelut Oy
VTT Oy
Infra-Asfaltti Oy
Regional Counsel of South-West Finland
Oulu University Hospital (OYS)
Sarasota Oy
Edita Publishing Oy
KPA Unicon Oy
Natural Resources Institute Finland
Finnish Association of Speech Therapists
Municipality of Enontekiö
Work highlights
- Represented Helsingin Bussiliikenne Oy in State Aid proceedings in the European Court of Justice in which the European Commission has interpreted that Finnish bus transport company owned by the City of Helsinki received €54.2m of incompatible state aid from Finland (City of Helsinki).
- Representing LeasePlan Finland Oy in a public procurement dispute pending in the Market Court.
- Representing Helsingin Bussiliikenne Oy in a major public procurement dispute pending in the Finnish Market Court.
Finland > Intellectual property Tier 3
Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) is noted for the breadth of its IP services, covering trade marks, patents, copyright, and trade secrets. It is particularly strong covering industrial property rights protection and registration work, and IP litigation before the Market, Court, Supreme Court and Supreme Administrative Court. Head of the IP team Petteri Häkkänen often covers complex trade mark and patent infringement cases, while Tiina Ashorn leads the ICT and contract law team and advises on international contract negotiations.Practice head(s):
Petteri Häkkänen; Tiina Ashorn
Testimonials
‘They jump to your side, openly tell what they would do if they ran my business. Their knowledge around legal and patents are superior.’
‘Professionals, direct guidelines, understand the customer’s differ situations like start up financial challenges.’
Key clients
Arla Foods amba
Apetit plc
Berner Ltd.
CRYOTECH NORDIC A.S.
Eezy plc
Enersense International plc
Gutsy Animations Oy
Icare Finland Oy
Ilmaturva Oy
Jean Sibelius Estate
KARSA Oy
Luteiden torjunta Helle Oy
Natural Resources Institute Finland
Neurotar Oy
Olvi plc
Posti Group Corporation
The Procter & Gamble Company
Raisio plc
Salusfin Oy
Sensor Oy
SGN Group Oy
Superson Oy
Svenska Österbottens förbund för utbildning och kultur
Tamtron Oy
Digitalist Oyj
Urho Tuominen Oy
Staffpoint
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Qvantel Oy
Work highlights
- Successfully represented a Finnish athlete before the Market Court against Alma Media Suomi Oy and Sanoma Media Finland Oy in cases concerning photograph rights.
- Assisted The Procter & Gamble Company with the brand protection of its trade marks, as well as the protection and defence of its designs.
- Assisted Posti Group Corporation with the renewal of its brand visual which was launched in September 2020.
Finland > TMT Tier 3
With links to a global network of offices, the TMT practice at Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) provides full geographic coverage to clients on matters ranging from procurement disputes and regulatory compliance issues to data protection work and tech-related M&A. Tiina Ashorn is a TMT contract negotiation expert, while Markus Rämö focuses on tech-related transactions, joint ventures, and cooperation arrangements. Telecoms team leader Jukka-Pekka Joensuu specialises in major TMT projects, while IP and media team leader Anu Mattila deals with technology-related cross-border transactions.Practice head(s):
Tiina Ashorn; Markus Rämö; Jukka Pekka Joensuu; Anu Mattila
Testimonials
‘Eversheds has an excellent price/quality ratio and a practical and strategic, value-adding business approach to legal matters. We have a personal point of contact (Tiina Ashorn), but she has extensive and broad experience to identify matters that might concern other areas of law as well. This practical advice and a full one-stop service keeps us as a loyal customer returning to Eversheds.’
‘We work with Tiina Ashorn at Eversheds in Helsinki. She is fantastic and always helps us come up with good solutions. She is very approachable.’
‘Anu Mattila focuses on a combination of Russian and Finnish business laws. Tiina Ashorn is an expert in IPR, business law and understanding of technical matters at the same time.’
‘Talented and business-oriented people. Good value for the money.’
‘I’ve used the team for software business related legal matters operating as a vendor in that area. Especially Tiina Ashorn has proven to be a great adviser in that field. She has a strong background and also understands the business aspect in the contractual matters.’
‘Eversheds is a very reliable partner for us in various R&D, IPR, Sales and jointly funded project matters and related agreement negotiations. Most often we get professional and precise advice in a timely manner explained directly to our project managers and sales people without needing to involve our own legal team member in the same case.’
Key clients
Plus Terveys Oy
Natural Resources Institute Finland
The Norther Ostrobothnia Hospital District
Good Sign Oy
Restel
Elematic Oy
Oy Omnitele Ab
Sony Music Entertainment Finland
Pirkanmaa hospital district
Taaleri Oyj
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Veikkaus Oy
Digitalist Group plc
Qvantel Oy
Order Oy
Staffpoint
Paccor
Klinkman
Kaiku Health
Salus Group
BHG Group AB
Oulun DataCenter Oy
Ficolo Oy
Iisy Oy
Sensire
Work highlights
- Successfully represented a Finnish athlete in two disputes against large Finnish media companies Alma Media Suomi Oy and Sanoma Media Finland Oy.
- Completed an arrangement on behalf of the municipality of Enontekiö to privatise ENF airport and planned a digitalised platform for airport management, air traffic control and operation and management of the airport.
- Represented Brady S.a.r.l. as it issued a voluntary public cash tender offer for all shares in Nordic ID Oyj valued at €8.1m.
Lithuania > TMT Tier 3
Eversheds Saladžius (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) is a well-known name in the technology industry, with its team advising clients on issues such as cloud computing, data protection, licensing and commercial agreements. In the media industry, the group has experience of assisting clients with data and commercial agreements, as well as IP and sponsorship related matters. Commercial partner Rimtis Puišys leads the team.Practice head(s):
Key clients
Miss Group
Work highlights
- Advised the buyer Miss Group, an international Web Hosting Group, inthe acquisition of 100% of UAB “Interneto vizija” and its subsidiarycompany UAB “Rakrėjus“.
Press Releases
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26th April 2022 Wenzel Röhsner, LL.M. (29) has been admitted to the Vienna bar in March 2022 and appointed Legal Director at Eversheds Sutherland in Austria. He specializes in intellectual property and litigation law with a focus on tort, civil and corporate law.Eversheds Sutherland is pleased to announce the admission of Michael Röhsner to the Vienna bar
24th January 2022 Michael Röhsner, LL.M. (26) has been admitted to the Vienna bar in December 2021 and has been promoted to Legal Director at Eversheds Sutherland in Austria. He focuses on data protection, IT law and cybersecurity.Eversheds Sutherland berät Reconomy bei Übernahme der deutschen Noventiz-Grupp
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