The M&A team at Krogerus provides private equity houses with premier advice on acquisitions and divestments in Finland and abroad. Marcus Möller heads the M&A team and stands out for his involvement in growth investments, financing rounds, and share sales. Antti Luhtala excels in advising private equity sponsors and strategic buyers. Annika Schauman is singled out for a recent major AI deal and a notable exit in the mobility sector. Johan Aalto is a seasoned practitioner with longstanding experience in public takeovers and cross-border mandates. Mika Ståhlberg continues to advise on technology and private equity-led transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Krogerus team has a great business perspective, which sets them apart from the other firms in the Finnish market.'
- ‘The people that really stand out are Annika Schauman and Marcus Möller, who deliver high-end advice, are very quick in their responses and have a commercial mind. They make sure that the deal gets done and will work relentlessly to make it happen.’
- ‘Krogerus’ transactions team combines outstanding legal expertise with a highly commercial and pragmatic approach. They are extremely responsive, collaborative, and always a step ahead in anticipating issues.'
- ‘Antti Luhtala is one of the most impressive lawyers I have worked with in the Nordic market; he combines top-tier technical expertise with a very pragmatic and commercial mindset, and he manages even the most complex transactions with calm authority.'
- 'Annika Schauman stands out for her sector knowledge and ability to make complicated issues clear and actionable; she is precise, practical and down-to-earth, and her judgment can always be relied on.'
- 'Marcus Möller brings a level of strategic perspective and experience that is second to none, making him the person you want by your side in high-stakes negotiations: confident and detail-oriented, but always looking at the bigger picture.’
Key clients
- Axcel
- Aspo
- PSG Equity
- Silo AI
- Innofactor
- Partech Growth
- The Riverside Company
- Stora Enso
- Mutares
- Arctial Group
- Forcit
- Verdane
Work highlights
Advised Axcel on the formation of a new legal group.
Advised RELEX Solutions on Blackstone's and TCV's investment in RELEX Solutions.
Advised PSG and Hostaway on General Atlantic's $365 million investment in Hostaway.
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Practice head
Marcus Möller; Sami Martola; Jan Johanson
Other key lawyers
Antti Luhtala; Annika Schauman; Johan Aalto; Jasmin Wardi; Niclas Ruotsalainen; Mika Ståhlberg