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.’
Key clients
- AAC Capital and a private equity fund managed by AACCapital
- ABRY Partners
Work highlights
Advised HKScan on the €90m divestment of its Baltic business to Estonia-based AS Maag Grupp.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Salla Tuominen
Other key lawyers
Ilkka Liljeroos; Matti Ylä-Mononen; Essi Lavikkala