The finance and restructuring team at Roschier distinguishes itself for its strength in complex acquisition financing arrangements. It is trusted by a diverse roster of creditors, sponsors, and corporate clients, from banks and credit funds to blue-chip private equity, real estate and infrastructure funds. Johannes Ahti, who spearheads the practice, is a reputable expert in debt finance transactions, focusing on leveraged finance and real assets debt. Heading up the team alongside Ahti, Jonne Järvi specialises in energy-related financings with a particular emphasis on wind energy financings. Mattias Brännkärr assists the team with the full spectrum of financings, while Helena Viita is also noted.
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Testimonials
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- Top-notch in project management in the Finnish market. The team is efficient in taking things forward and is easy to work with.
- Highly experienced professionals with in-depth knowledge of related legislation and market practices. Over the years, the team has worked on the largest domestic transactions as well as transactions with an international dimension.
- Mattias Brännkärr: Mattias is the go-to person in the Finnish banking and finance space. Highly available, has a great understanding of clients' needs, and efficiently focuses on matters of highest value to the client. It is always a pleasure to work with him.
- In addition to expertise, of course, personal chemistry is a very important part of successful collaboration. I also find that people are very accessible to me, and their reaction time is fast, even on the most challenging questions.
- ‘Helena Viita has a thorough understanding of a wide range of finance products. She can offer in-depth analysis with high professional standards.’
- ‘Good lawyers, strong firm with long presence and experience supporting banking business.’
- ‘Johannes Ahti and Mattias Brännkärr are experienced and trusted lawyers for banking institutions, really easy to work with. Fast and committed.’
- ‘One of the most established legal practices within the field and solid prior experience of complex situations as well as superior depth of team.’
- ‘Experienced individuals with long track records.’
- ‘Johannes Athi has a team of lawyers who know the business, the market and how to get the deal done.’
Key clients
- Nordea
- OP Corporate Bank
- SEB
- Danske Bank
- Nokia
- IK Partners
- Blackstone
- Taaleri Energia
- KfW IPEX-Bank
- BNP Paribas
- Siemens Bank
- Finnair
- Rabobank
- CapMan Growth
- Corten Capital
- TietoEvry
- Oura Health Ltd
- Saka Finland Group
- Aareal Bank
- Tuohex Capital
Work highlights
Advised Apollo on financing the voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for all the shares in Purmo Group.
Acted as a lead counsel for a bank club led by Aareal Bank AG in relation to the refinancing of the AINOA shopping centre in Tapiola, Espoo.
Advised a consortium of lenders coordinated by Danske Bank on the refinancing of Helen Oy.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Mattias Brännkärr
Practice head
Johannes Ahti; Jonne Järvi
Other key lawyers
Mattias Brännkärr; Helena Viita