Bird & Bird‘s tax practice is valued for its expertise in corporate income tax, M&A-related tax services, VAT and other indirect tax, personal tax and fund structuring mandates. The team is regularly instructed by a roster of domestic and international companies, individuals, families, and non-profit organisations, and is led by Ville Alahuhta, who has specific expertise in the tax issues involved in M&A transactions and private equity funds.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Growing and a forward-looking team led by very energetic Ville Alahuhta.’
- ‘Ville Alahuhta is always willing to go the extra mile and prove that he is worth the trust.’
- ‘They have a strong team, led by Ville Alahuhta, who can cover a wide range of tax issues.’
- ‘We mainly work with Ville Alahuhta, who is very responsive and provides practical solutions. We have also worked with Matias Vikström, who specialises in VAT and has in-depth knowledge of VAT.’
- ‘Very dynamic, knowledgeable and always available.’
- ‘Ville Alahuhta leads a rising team in the Finnish tax market. Solid performer, hard-working and always available.’
- ‘Ville Alahuhta: manages the team with efficiency and provides practical advice in a nutshell, also in complex issues. Further, Ville understands commercial and other issues of the matter at hand.’
- ‘Bird & Bird’s Tax practice in Helsinki stands out for its deep expertise in domestic and international tax law. Their pragmatic approach, paired with a deep understanding of the client's business objectives, positions them as a top choice for navigating sophisticated tax issues. The team has introduced efficiencies through clear, client-oriented communication and is noted for its collaboration across disciplines and jurisdictions.’
Key clients
- Oji Holdings Corporation
- S-Bank Plc
- Holiday Club Resorts Oy
- FCG Finnish Consulting Group Oy
- Logitech Group
- Nordtreat Group Oy
- Ekokuljetus group
- Legendary Capital Oy
- Slättö Förvaltning
- Government of Åland
Work highlights
Advised Oji Holdings on the acquisition of Walki Group from private equity firm One Equity Partners.
Advised S-Bank Plc on its acquisition of Finnish private customer, asset management and investment services operations of Svenska Handelsbanken AB.
Advised Inission AB on its public takeover process concerning Finnish listed company Enedo Plc.
Lawyers
Practice head
Ville Alahuhta
Other key lawyers
Matias Vikström