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Key contacts
Managing Partner: Johan Roman
Quick facts
Number of lawyers

130

Number of partners

30

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Banking
Capital markets
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
Corporate and M&A
M&A
Energy and infrastructure
Project development
Firm overview

Borenius is a premier Finnish corporate law firm. As a full-service firm, we deliver top-tier expertise across all practice areas. Our teams excel in large matters requiring strong cross-practice capabilities, delivering strategic viewpoints that drive business outcomes. We proactively identify and respond to significant industry trends and technological advancements.
 
What clients say sets us apart is our client service: you receive specific, to-the-point, actionable advice delivered flexibly and responsively.
 
Borenius has over 230 employees based in Finland. We also have representative offices in London and New York.

Key transactional practices
  • Asset finance
  • Banking
  • Capital markets: Debt
  • Capital markets: Derivatives
  • Capital markets: Equity
  • Capital markets: High yield
  • CLO/CDO
  • Competition
  • Covered bonds
  • Financial restructuring
  • Financial services regulatory
  • Hedge funds
  • Investment funds
  • M&A
  • PPP/PFI
  • Private equity
  • Private equity funds
  • Project bonds
  • Project development
  • Project finance
  • Real estate finance
  • Real estate funds
  • Restructuring and insolvency
  • Securitisation
  • Structured finance/securitisation
  • Trade finance
Address:
Eteläesplanadi 2
Helsinki, 00130
Tel:+3582071333 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://borenius.com/
Rankings published in 2026
Banking and finance
Tier 1
16 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Borenius
10 practice areas
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Castrén & Snellman
9 practice areas
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Hannes Snellman
9 practice areas
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Krogerus
9 practice areas
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Roschier
9 practice areas
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Tier 2

Avance
9 practice areas
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Bird & Bird
10 practice areas
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Dittmar & Indrenius
9 practice areas
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HPP Attorneys
5 practice areas
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Waselius
9 practice areas
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White & Case
9 practice areas
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Tier 3

DLA Piper Finland
9 practice areas
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Tier 4

Dottir Attorneys
7 practice areas
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Merilampi Attorneys
6 practice areas
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EY Law Finland
4 practice areas
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Eversheds Sutherland
5 practice areas
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Capital markets : Debt
Tier 1
11 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Borenius
10 practice areas
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Castrén & Snellman
9 practice areas
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Krogerus
9 practice areas
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Roschier
9 practice areas
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White & Case
9 practice areas
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Tier 2

Hannes Snellman
9 practice areas
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Waselius
9 practice areas
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Tier 3

DLA Piper Finland
9 practice areas
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Tier 4

Avance
9 practice areas
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Bird & Bird
10 practice areas
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Dittmar & Indrenius
9 practice areas
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Capital markets : Equity
Tier 1
13 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Borenius
10 practice areas
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Castrén & Snellman
9 practice areas
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Krogerus
9 practice areas
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Roschier
9 practice areas
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White & Case
9 practice areas
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Tier 2

Avance
9 practice areas
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Hannes Snellman
9 practice areas
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Tier 3

Bird & Bird
10 practice areas
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Dittmar & Indrenius
9 practice areas
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Tier 4

DLA Piper Finland
9 practice areas
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Notable

Dottir Attorneys
7 practice areas
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EY Law Finland
4 practice areas
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Merilampi Attorneys
6 practice areas
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M&A
Tier 2
20 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Avance
9 practice areas
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Krogerus
9 practice areas
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Roschier
9 practice areas
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Tier 2

Bird & Bird
10 practice areas
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Borenius
10 practice areas
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Castrén & Snellman
9 practice areas
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Dittmar & Indrenius
9 practice areas
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Hannes Snellman
9 practice areas
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White & Case
9 practice areas
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Tier 3

DLA Piper Finland
9 practice areas
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Dottir Attorneys
7 practice areas
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PwC Legal
2 practice areas
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Waselius
9 practice areas
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Tier 4

EY Law Finland
4 practice areas
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Eversheds Sutherland
5 practice areas
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HPP Attorneys
5 practice areas
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KallioLaw
6 practice areas
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Notable

Avail Attorneys
1 practice area
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Merilampi Attorneys
6 practice areas
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Wiidare
1 practice area
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Project development
Tier 1
14 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Borenius
10 practice areas
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Krogerus
9 practice areas
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Roschier
9 practice areas
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Tier 2

Avance
9 practice areas
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Castrén & Snellman
9 practice areas
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HPP Attorneys
5 practice areas
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Hannes Snellman
9 practice areas
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Tier 3

Bird & Bird
10 practice areas
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Dittmar & Indrenius
9 practice areas
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Waselius
9 practice areas
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Tier 4

DLA Piper Finland
9 practice areas
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KallioLaw
6 practice areas
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Kivioja Attorneys at Law
1 practice area
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Lieke Attorneys
1 practice area
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Founded in 1911, Borenius is one of the oldest Finnish law firms. Today the firm is led by managing partner Johan Roman and specializes in corporate law and has offices in four jurisdictions, including representative offices in London and New York.  

 

Highlights 

A notable highlight of the firms work includes its role advising Lifeline SPAC I on its de – SPAC combination with Canatu to establish a publicly listed company through a share exchange. The combination values Canatu at €239 million. The de – SPAC deal is the only de – SPAC deal in Finland throughout 2024 and the second ever to be completed in the Finnish market.  

Another notable transaction includes the firms role representing Santander and Rabobank on its €430 million project financing for NW Group. The project financing is being used to develop battery energy storage systems in Finland and France. This is the first battery energy storage systems (BESS) financing transaction in Finland.  

 

Testimonials 

 

Thorough and pragmatic, reporting on accrued costs very diligent and timely which is highly appreciated when you are struggling to stay within a pre-defined budget!” - M&A 

 

Borenius is very business minded, able to put themselves into the customers shoes. They drive for solutions, are very proactive and diligent. Able to proactively provide advice to identify issues before they actually become issues. Best in class in the country by far when it comes to renewable energy sector.” - Project development  

 

Exceptional experience, skill and true advisory capability, ie actually provides answers instead of creating more questions.” - M&A  

 

“They are smooth and easy to work with. Always up to speed and knowledgeable. Ready to say what works and what doesn't work.” - Capital markets equity  

 

They have excellent service, they know what we we need/want, they provide high quality work/advice, and they work efficiently. In addition, they are proactive. The team consists of a variety of different level persons, which is assumed and needed but all of them are more than capable of doing their part of the work in the transaction.” - Banking and finance 

 

“They know very well local practice and people, are straightforward and pragmatic, but can provide innovative solutions when needed.” - Capital markets equity  

 

“The team at Borenius is proactive and commercial and always delivered on time” - Capital markets equity 

 

Juha Koponen 

Very smooth and easy to deal with Juha - always a pleasure to work with him." 

Juha knows the market; is very collaborative and is well connected to the local players; he gets deals done,  

Juha is a sound capital markets lawyer with deep knowledge of capital markets law including all international dimension of relevance.” 

He knows what he is doing, always available and expert at this field of transactions.”  

He's the best. He has a deep knowledge of capital markets and an unmatched ability to solve problems we bring to him. He's also very pleasant and fun to work with. 

Super connected and very well aware of the market; very responsive and helpful; extremely clear on the overall transaction and the needs of the client and very sensitive in tailoring his advice to these.

 

Mia Mokkila 

She is very thorough and really knows the details.  

 

Niina Nuottimäki 

She gives very precise and practical advice and responds very fast. She is also very nice to work with. She has good knowledge on industry practice on her field of law.  

 

Samuli Simojoki 

Samuli has a very good understanding about the challenges a scale up company faces and is able to tailor his advice to meet the need.  

 

Eeva Terho 

Eeva is one of the young stars of Finnish Capital Markets law community. Very clear and solid lawyer, quick to react to client's sometimes urgent needs. Highly recommend Eeva and want her to be part of the team assisting us."  

 

Tuomas Tikkanen 

Tuomas is superb. Very bright individual who is pleasant to work with and can always be trusted. He has wide experience in different aspects of finance with deep understanding of legal framework and market practice. Our go-to-person in finance and general corporate law. Highly recommended. 

 

Teo Virtanen 

We really appreciate his pragmatic way of working and ability to be on top of things. Having him working for us gives us confidence that things are progressing as they should. He definitely brings a quality stamp with him. 

 

Key clients 

 

Nordea Bank Abp, Danske Bank, Urban Partners Oy, OP Financial Group, Vaaka Partners, Sponsor Capital, Odevo, OP Bank, Mesto, BASF 

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Deal Highlights
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Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Mandated lead arrangers - Financing
2021-02-25
Borenius
Finland
Financing
Juha Koponen, Niina Nuottimäki
Mandated lead arrangers
Lender
Nordea - Project finance
2021-02-11
Borenius
Finland
Project finance
Niina Nuottimäki
Nordea
Lender
Citycon - Financing
2020-11-17
Borenius
Finland
Financing
Niina Nuottimäki, Juha Koponen
Citycon
Borrower
Danske Bank; Nordea - Financing
2020-07-10
Borenius
Finland
Financing
Niina Nuottimäki, Juha Koponen
Danske Bank, Nordea
Lender
Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing - Real estate acquisition
2020-08-31
Borenius
Finland
Real estate acquisition
Saara Paronen, Niina Nuottimäki
Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing
Acquirer
SATO Oyj - Financing
2020-12-16
Borenius
Finland
Financing
Niina Nuottimäki
SATO Oyj
Borrower
Nordea - Financing
2021-01-05
Borenius
Finland
Financing
Niina Nuottimäki
Nordea
Lender
Suomen Osuuskauppojen Keskuskunta - Financing
2021-02-25
Borenius
Finland
Financing
Niina Nuottimäki
Suomen Osuuskauppojen Keskuskunta
Borrower
Nordea; Carnegie Investment Bank; Jefferies Financial - IPO
2020-02-13
Borenius
Finland
IPO
Juha Koponen
Nordea, Carnegie Investment Bank, Jefferies Financial
Underwriter
Nanoform Finland - IPO
2020-06-04
Borenius
Finland
IPO
Juha Koponen
Nanoform Finland
Issuer
Goldman Sachs; Credit Suisse - Bond issue
2020-11-04
Borenius
Finland
Bond issue
Juha Koponen
Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse
Underwriter
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