Borenius has an experienced tax practice, recognised for its broad coverage of tax disputes, M&A tax, and indirect tax matters. Instructions regarding cross-border tax issues are commonplace for the practice, which is a go-to for private equity funds and blue-chip companies. Seasoned practitioner Einari Karhu, who leads the team, has notable experience in dividend withholding taxation. Joint co-head Heikki Wahlroos is deeply knowledgeable on both corporate and personal income taxation. Indirect tax specialist Henna Jovio focuses on VAT, excise duty, and customs disputes. Transfer pricing is a core aspect of Aapo Pessi‘s workload.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘Great & very practical, able to advise on wider implications too.’
- ‘Einari Karhu and Aapo Pessi are my go-to persons.’
- ‘I think their competence, customer devotion and ability to innovate constructively are exceptional.’
- ‘The team's competence, customer devotion and ability to innovate constructively are exceptional. Especially Heikki Wahlroos and Eveliina Valtonen both stand out.’
Key clients
- Nokian Tyres plc
- CapMan Plc
- Intera Partners Buyout Funds
- Anglo American
- Aberdeen Standard Investments
- Harvia Plc
- Epassi Group
- Kemira Plc
- Sanoma plc
- Mandatum plc
- Vaaka Partners Buyout Funds
- Norvestor
Work highlights
Advised Finnish Industry Investment Ltd, the Finnish state's capital investment company, on consolidating state investment activities.
Advised Norvestor on the sale of PHM Group to a newly formed continuation fund, Norvestor SPV III, with EUR 2.5 billion of new capital commitments.
Advised Scanfil plc on its expansion to Italy through the acquisition of MB Elettronica.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Einari Karhu; Heikki Wahlroos
Other key lawyers
Henna Jovio; Aapo Pessi; Eveliina Ilonen