DLA Piper Finland Attorneys Ltd has a robust track record in assisting clients with cross-border and domestic M&A and private equity transactions. The practice has a strong presence in sectors such as transport, energy, manufacturing, education, technology, insurance, and telecommunications. Salla Tuominen heads the team and shines in matters involving venture capital, private equity, corporate governance and compliance, with strong equity capital markets experience. Ilkka Liljeroos takes the lead on all corporate transactions, while Matti Yla-Mononen focuses on the Finnish private M&A market. Essi Lavikkala specialises in joint ventures, equity investment issues, and real estate transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Experienced team and easily reachable.’
- ‘Extremely experienced team working well together for the benefit of the client.’
- ‘Experienced from different angles, function well in their roles and responsibilities, professional and easy to work with.’
- ‘The team was patient and knowledgeable and provided quality advice and guidance when I needed it the most.’
- ‘Salla Tuominen and her team were wonderful to work with during a challenging time. They provided excellent and timely advice.’
- ‘The team is very target-orientated and seeks results. Also, their commitment to meeting schedules is good.’
Key clients
- AAC Capital and a private equity fund managed by AACCapital
- ABRY Partners
- AddSecure Group
- Admicom Plc
- Alfen N.V.
- Avidly Plc
- Avient Corporation
- Bladefence Ltd
- Biila Solutions Oy
- Bolt Group Oy
Work highlights
- Advised HKScan on the €90m divestment of its Baltic business to Estonia-based AS Maag Grupp.
- Advised the Luxembourgian midmarket infrastructure investor Cube Infrastructure Managers on its acquisition of Urbaser’s Nordic Business through Cube Infrastructure Fund III.
- Advised Helsinki Shipyard Oy, a leading provider of icebreakers and other Arctic vessels, on selling its business to Group Davie.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Salla Tuominen
Other key lawyers
Ilkka Liljeroos; Matti Ylä-Mononen; Essi Lavikkala