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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- Highly experienced professionals with in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and market practices. Over the years, the team has worked on both the largest domestic and international transactions.
- In addition to expertise, of course, personal chemistry is a very important part of successful collaboration. We also find that people are very accessible to us and their reaction time is fast, even on the most challenging questions. We also appreciate that the people we work with keep in regular contact with us outside of the actual events.
- #1 M&A team for large, complex, and cross-border transactions
- 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.
- ‘Tero Jormanainen, very strong in M&A strategy and negotiation.'
- ‘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.’
- '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.’
- ‘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 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.’
- ‘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.’
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