Roschier has a powerhouse M&A group which focuses on both public and private complex industrial and PE transactions. The practice benefits from private M&A head Jouni Salmi’s expertise in the telecommunications and payment industries. At the helm of the public M&A practice is Antti Ihamuotila, who provides top-tier advice on securities offerings, takeovers, and public tender offers. Rounding out the leadership is the emerging companies lead, Tero Jormanainen, who regularly handles equity financings. Kiira Tuohimaa-Leisio is well-versed in assisting domestic and international sponsors, with deep knowledge of the healthcare sector.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Jouni Salmi takes overall responsibility for a project and brings together the relevant experts in a very diligent manner. Roschier offers top-level expertise across all relevant fields of law.’
- ‘Jouni Salmi is a key contact for me. I appreciate receiving pragmatic advice with a clear understanding of the business of my company, as well as immediate response and availability at any time, which is needed in key assignments.’
- ‘Key strengths and capabilities include trust for excellent service, availability and accessibility of the team, high-end delivery and attention to clients' business.’
- 'Jouni Salmi is exceptional. He actively follows developments and engages regularly with us, together with his colleagues. Top quality work and drive to get results.’
- ‘The M&A practice led by Jouni Salmi is extremely good. They make a real effort to know our business and are very proactive - and can cover the full breadth of matters that a blue-chip company may face.’
- ‘Tero Jormanainen, very strong in M&A strategy and negotiation.'
- ‘Tero Jormanainen is a lawyer with a very commercial mindset combined with all the necessary legal knowledge. He is always ready to give his recommendation to solve things from a commercial perspective. He is also very skilled in communication and treats everyone with respect - therefore, one can easily choose him to represent your company in negotiations.'
- ‘The team stands out in the following areas: 1. Collaboration among different practice groups 2. Customer service 3. Ability to look at things and give advice from a commercial perspective.’
- I mainly worked with Jouni Salmi and Kiira Tuohimaa-Leisio. I also know Tero Jormanainen well. All are highly skilled and capable professionals, as well as pleasant personalities to work with.
- #1 M&A team for large, complex, and cross-border transactions
Key clients
- Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
- Ahlsell
- Apollo Funds
- Axcel
- Bain Capital
- BMS Stangeland
- CapMan
- Coronaria
- Corten Capital
- CVC
- Enersense International Plc
- Fidelio Capital
- Finnair Oyj
- Hellman & Friedman Investors
- Huhtamäki Oyj
- IK Partners
- Ilkka Oyj
- Modern Times Group MTG
- Musti Group Oy
- Neles Corporation
Work highlights
Advises Hellman & Friedman, a global private equity firm, in its investment into Mehiläinen, the largest healthcare and social care provider in Finland with a fast-growing international presence.
Advises Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), the global semiconductor company headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, in the acquisition of Silo AI Oy, a Finnish artificial intelligence company offering tailored artificial intelligence models and platforms to enterprise customers.
Counselled Tietoevry Oyj on its agreement concerning the sale of its Tech Services business area to funds advised by Agilitas Private Equity LLP for EUR 300 million.
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Practice head
Jouni Salmi; Antti Ihamuotila; Tero Jormanainen
Other key lawyers
Kiira Tuohimaa-Leisio