Waselius‘ competition team has a notable emphasis on public procurement proceedings and litigation before the Market Court, often representing life science companies. The team also advises foreign investors on FDI processes. At the helm of the practice is Lotta Pohjanpalo, who advises clients on EU and competition law, public procurement, and regulatory matters. Other key names in the team are Sami Hartikainen and Ida Keränen.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team has developed a deep understanding of our business and the competition landscape.'
- ‘Lotta Pohjanpalo stands out thanks to her diverse background as both a competition/regulatory expert and business lawyer, combined with a thorough understanding of our business as well as competition law limitations.'
- ‘The team is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Proactive and approachable.’
- ‘Lotta Pohjanpalo is a strong lawyer and a pleasure to work with. Pragmatic, knowledgeable, and always responsive. I couldn't wish for a stronger legal adviser!’
- ‘The team is strong and skilful in delivering support and knowledge.’
- ‘Deep knowledge of our industry and of solving challenges we have encountered.’
Key clients
- Alstom
- Essity
- Loomis
- Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland
- Equitix
- Zimmer Biomet
- Daiwa Energy and Infrastructure
- Olympus
- Coloplast
- VisionEdge1
- Inurba
- Holger Hartmann
Work highlights
Represented Hedin Mobility Group in the merger control proceedings relating to its acquisition of Ford’s import and distribution activities in Finland.
Advised Finnish Industry Investment Ltd (Tesi) on a state aid notification made to the European Commission concerning consolidation of PE/VC investment companies owned by the Finnish state and a capital injection of EUR 300 million to Finnish Industry Investment Ltd.
Advised CD&R and Permira on the Finnish regulatory aspects and filings of the acquisition by CD&R and Permira of a majority stake in Exclusive Networks, followed by a simplified mandatory tender offer for the remaining Exclusive Networks shares.
Practice head
Lotta Pohjanpalo
Other key lawyers
Sami Hartikainen; Ida Keränen