Roschier maintains an enviable transactional tax offering, consistently advising on a broad range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and growth capital rounds. Practice head Mika Ohtonen has considerable experience advising on real estate tax structuring and planning and is increasingly active in representing clients in tax disputes. Andreas Bussman, who was promoted to partner in June 2025, focuses on high-end tax planning. Transfer pricing specialist Merja Raunio, VAT expert Eero Männistö and Tuomas Kiviranta round out the firm’s tax offering. Ossi Haapaniemi departed in May 2025.
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- In addition to expertise, of course, personal chemistry is a very important part of successful collaboration. We also find that people are very accessible to us and their reaction time is fast, even on the most challenging questions. We also appreciate that the people we work with keep in regular contact with us outside of the actual events.
- Highly experienced professionals. Truly in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and market practices. Over the years, the team has worked on both the largest domestic and international transactions.
- 'In addition to expertise, of course, personal chemistry is a very important part of successful collaboration. We also find that people are very accessible to us and their reaction time is fast - even on the most challenging questions. We also appreciate that the people we work with keep in regular contact with us outside of the actual events.'
- 'Highly experienced professionals. Truly in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and market practices. Over the years, the team has worked on both the largest domestic and international transactions.'
Key clients
- A. Ahlström Oy
- Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
- Apollo
- Assa Abloy AB
- Axcel
- Bain Capital
- Blackstone
- Bravedo Group (ex. Barona Group)
- CapMan plc
- Corten Capital
- Enersense International Oyj
- Fidelio Capital AB
- Fortum Oyj
- Hellman & Friedman
- HGR Property Partners Oy
- Hologic, Inc
- IK Investment Partners
- Intera Partners
- Lindex Group (formerly Stockmann Plc)
- Nets Holding A/S
Work highlights
Advised Hellman & Friedman on its investment into Mehiläinen.
Advised Enersense International on the disposal of its wind and solar power project development business to Fortum.
Advised Corten Capital on its acquisition of Roima Intelligence.
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Practice head
Mika Ohtonen
Other key lawyers
Andreas Bussman; Merja Raunio; Eero Männistö; Tuomas Kiviranta