Venture Capital
Finland
16 April 2025
Counting real estate investment companies, funds and institutions, both foreign and domestic, among its impressive roster of clients, Waselius‘ real estate department routinely advises on real estate transactions, including development and finance matters. Antti Rikala heads up the department and focuses on real estate development projects and transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The attorney we hired was flexible and willing to explore even difficult areas. What was useful was the ability to think outside the box.’
- ‘The attorney we used was friendly and knowledgeable.’
- ‘Dedication and availability were good. The partner in charge was very good with us during the client negotiations and had many practical suggestions.’
- ‘Availability was good - understood the level of detail we needed.’
- 'My real estate business needs various legal support in its endeavours and Mr. Antti Rikala has repeatedly been a key asset in this aspect. Antti is capable not only completing any demanding document or agreement in a very professional fashion but also fluent and trusted in live negotiations or confrontations - as a true member of my team.'
Key clients
- Essity Finland
- Heimdall Terminals
- Nordic Real Estate Partners
- Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB
- EduCo Finland
- Turun Ratapihan Kehitys
- Projekti GH
- Toivo Group
- Grand Residence Development
- Aikatalo
Work highlights
Advised Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB (publ) on the creation of a joint venture company for community properties together with Castlelake, LP.
Advised Toivo Group Oyj on a forward purchase project.
Advised Turun Ratapihan Kehitys Oy on the arena development project in which the client developed an entirely new district in the City of Turku.
Lawyers
Practice head
Antti Rikala