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Key contacts
Managing Partner, Finland: Mikko Manner
Quick facts
# Partners

27

# Other qualified practitioners

153

# Total number of practitioners:

180

# Practitioners (worldwide)

360

Languages

Finnish, Swedish, English, Danish, Norwegian, French, German, Italian

Network memberships

Lex Mundi

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

Roschier is one of the leading law firms in the Nordic region with offices in Helsinki and Stockholm. The firm is recognised for advising on complex international business law matters and large-scale transactions.

Roschier focuses on long-term client relationships and delivering business-oriented solutions. The firm actively collaborates with clients across all practice areas to maximise the quality and effectiveness of its legal services.

Key practice areas

  • 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
Sector expertise

  • Accounting
  • Aviation
  • Automotive
  • Banking
  • Construction and materials
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Energy
  • Financial services
  • Fisheries and aquaculture
  • Food and beverage
  • Forestry
  • Gaming
  • Healthcare
  • Industrials
  • Investment management
  • Media
  • Mining
  • Natural resources
  • Oil and gas
  • Pharmaceutical and life sciences
  • Real estate
  • Social infrastructure
  • Technology and telecommunications
  • Transport
  • Utilities
Other offices

STOCKHOLM OFFICE

Brunkebergstorg 2
P.O. Box 7358
SE-111 51 Stockholm
Sweden

T: +46 8 553 190 00
E: firstname.lastname@roschier.com

Address:
Kasarmikatu 21 A
Helsinki, 00130
Finland
Tel:+358 20 506 6000 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.roschier.com
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate
Roschier is an independent Nordic law firm founded in 1936. The firm is led by managing partner Johan Sidklev and supported by reputable legal professionals, including Antti Ihamuotila, Jouni Salmi, Matias Wallgren, and Toni Siimes. It has an excellent reputation for advising high-profile clients on corporate law issues.  The firm regularly acts on high-value banking and finance transactions in the market.


Key clients

Hellman & Friedman, Nordea Bank, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, and Taaleri, Tietoevry.

Highlights 

The firm advised Nordea Bank on the financing of MB Funds' acquisition of StaffPoint, one of Finland's leading HR services providers. It also advised a syndicate of lenders coordinated by Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken on the secured financing of A. Ahlström.

The firm further advised Hallanvahdin Aurinkovoimala, sponsored by Taaleri, in connection with a facilities agreement with Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken to finance the development and construction of a 128.73 MWp solar power production facility.

Testimonials                 

“Good banking and finance team.” - Banking and finance

“The work product corresponds to international standards and is generally well accepted by our counterparties.” - Debt Capital markets

“They are most professional law firm in Finland.” - M&A

“Their professionalism and long-term cooperation.” - M&A

“Clear guidance, timelines, working process, templates, ad hoc support, and flexibility.” - M&A

“Very pragmatic and hands on advice.” - Project development

“We particularly value Roschier’s strong expertise in environmental and energy regulation combined with a clear understanding of the commercial and operational context of our business.” - Project development

“Antti Ihamuotila gives an overall great advice and is concise in communication.” – Equity Capital markets

“Helena Viita is very strong in complex legal issues, one of the best profiles for derivatives regulatory and receivables finance/securitization.” – Capital markets

“Helena Viita has an excellent know how in complex financial arrangements and very customer-oriented approach.” - M&A

“Kymäläinen Seppo has an excellent know how in complex juridical topics and very customer-oriented approach.” - M&A

“Matias Wallgren gives very pragmatic advice.” - Project development

“Matias Wallgren demonstrates strong expertise in environmental and energy law, particularly in complex regulatory and administrative processes. He has a clear ability to understand both the legal and strategic dimensions of the matters at hand. He provides well-structured, pragmatic advice that focuses on key risks and outcomes. His communication is clear and solution-oriented, and he can navigate complex proceedings in an efficient and reliable manner.” - Project development

“Partanen Antti-Jussi has an excellent know how in complex Real Estate transactions and very customer-oriented approach.” - M&A

“Sanna-Mari Seppälä gives very pragmatic advice and has a good knowledge of customer's business.” - Project development
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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
Akita Bank Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-03-01
Roschier
Finland
Bond issue
BNP Paribas, Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg - LBBW, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Crédit Agricole, Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale-Helaba, Groupe BPCE, JP Morgan Chase, Nordea, Nykredit, UniCredit
Underwriter
Akita Bank Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-02-01
Roschier
Finland
Bond issue
Nykredit, BNP Paribas, Groupe BPCE, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg - LBBW, UniCredit, JP Morgan Chase, Crédit Agricole, Nordea
Underwriter
Akita Bank Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-05-01
Roschier
Finland
Bond issue
Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg - LBBW, Crédit Agricole, Nykredit, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, UniCredit, Groupe BPCE, Nordea, JP Morgan Chase, BNP Paribas, Danske Bank Corporate Finance
Underwriter
Nordea Bank Finland Oyj - Bond Issue
2021-09-01
Roschier
Finland
Bond issue
SEB - Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
Underwriter
Akita Bank Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-01-01
Roschier
Finland
Bond issue
Nordea, Crédit Agricole, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, UniCredit, Groupe BPCE, Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg - LBBW, BNP Paribas, Nykredit, JP Morgan Chase
Underwriter
Kojamo - Bond Issue
2021-05-01
Roschier
Finland
Bond issue
Kojamo
Issuer
Nordea - Bond Issue
2021-05-01
Roschier
Finland
Bond issue
Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays, Citigroup, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, Société Générale, Groupe BPCE, Goldman Sachs, Nordea, Credit Suisse, Royal Bank of Canada, UBS, JP Morgan Chase, UniCredit
Underwriter
Akita Bank Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-09-01
Roschier
Finland
Bond issue
Bank of America Merrill Lynch, UniCredit, BNP Paribas, Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg - LBBW, JP Morgan Chase, Groupe BPCE, Crédit Agricole, Nordea, Nykredit
Underwriter
Nordea - Bond Issue
2021-03-01
Roschier
Finland
Bond issue
HSBC, Nordea, Credit Suisse, Groupe BPCE
Underwriter
Akzo Nobel NV - M&A
2021-01-18
Roschier
Finland
M&A
Akzo Nobel NV
Buyer
Ahlstrom Capital Oy - M&A
2021-08-26
Roschier
Finland
M&A
Jaakko Huhtala, Jan-Anders Wik, Pinja Lindholm
Ahlstrom Capital Oy
Seller
Aidian Oy - M&A
2022-02-18
Roschier
Finland
M&A
Aidian Oy
Target
Wolt Enterprises Oy - M&A
2021-11-09
Roschier
Finland
M&A
Jouni Salmi, Tero Jormanainen
Wolt Enterprises Oy
Target
Akita Bank Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-10-01
Roschier
Finland
Bond issue
Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, Groupe BPCE, JP Morgan Chase, Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg - LBBW, Nordea, Nykredit, Swedbank, UniCredit
Underwriter
Akita Bank Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-11-01
Roschier
Finland
Bond issue
Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BNP Paribas, Commerzbank, Crédit Agricole, Groupe BPCE, JP Morgan Chase, Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg - LBBW, Nordea, Nykredit, UniCredit
Underwriter
Nordea - Bond Issue
2021-11-01
Roschier
Finland
Bond issue
SEB - Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
Underwriter
Akita Bank Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-12-01
Roschier
Finland
Bond issue
Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, Danske Bank Corporate Finance, Groupe BPCE, JP Morgan Chase, Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg - LBBW, Nordea, Nykredit, UniCredit
Underwriter
Akita Bank Ltd - Bond Issue
2022-03-01
Roschier
Finland
Bond issue
Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, Danske Bank Corporate Finance, Groupe BPCE, JP Morgan Chase, Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg - LBBW, Nordea, Nykredit, UniCredit
Underwriter
Nordea - Bond Issue
2022-02-01
Roschier
Finland
Bond issue
Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Groupe BPCE, HSBC, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Nordea, Royal Bank of Canada, Société Générale, UBS, UniCredit
Underwriter
Akita Bank Ltd - Bond Issue
2022-02-01
Roschier
Finland
Bond issue
ABN AMRO Bank, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, Groupe BPCE, JP Morgan Chase, Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg - LBBW, Nordea, Nykredit, UniCredit
Underwriter
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