About
Provided by Borenius
Borenius has one of the largest and most experienced M&A practices in Finland, and experts from our other practice groups further support the team.
We advise leading Finnish and foreign corporations, as well as private equity sponsors, on all aspects of public and private mergers and acquisitions and continuously rank as one of the most active M&A practices in Finland. In addition to our industry driven strategic M&A assignments, our firm is well known for being a long-established adviser for private equity, with a reputation for sound advice, a pragmatic approach and effective deal execution. We regularly advise many of the most active private equity sponsors in all stages of their investments.
Chambers Review
Borenius has a respected practice that advises on a broad range of complex corporate matters, with particular expertise in private equity transactions. Its lawyers are also experienced in structured auction processes, tender offers and corporate restructurings, and are well versed in cross-border mandates.
Work Highlights
- Borenius advised Netflix on its voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for Next Games Corporation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Borenius's services are delivered at a very high level."
"The team provides a practical and solution-oriented approach combined with a high level of legal expertise."
"Its team can handle in-depth questions including all legal, tax and structural needs for complicated M&A."
"The lawyers always respond very fast."
"The law firm is sufficiently business-minded without sacrificing its primary role as legal counsel."
"Borenius's services are delivered at a very high level."
"The team provides a practical and solution-oriented approach combined with a high level of legal expertise."
"Its team can handle in-depth questions including all legal, tax and structural needs for complicated M&A."
"The lawyers always respond very fast."
"The law firm is sufficiently business-minded without sacrificing its primary role as legal counsel."
Notable Practitioners
Jyrki Tähtinen is highlighted for his expertise in corporate governance and restructuring matters. He has experience advising on complex transactions and often acts for private equity houses.
"Jyrki Tähtinen has a can-do attitude, even after more than 30 years in the business."
Johannes Piha focuses his practice on M&A and private equity transactions. He regularly handles complex deals, including structured auction processes, and is further noted for his cross-border capabilities.
"Johannes Piha is a very responsive, service-minded and goal-oriented person. He is able to handle and solve complicated matters."
Janko Lindros has extensive experience advising clients on M&A and financing transactions. He is well placed to represent technology companies and private equity houses in a range of issues, including acquisitions, investments and funding rounds.
"Janko Lindros offers great responsiveness, attention to detail, negotiation skills, commercial understanding and efficiency in delivery. He is also solution-oriented."
Johan Roman co-heads Borenius's M&A and private equity group. He is particularly active on private equity transactions and regularly assists clients hailing from the retail and technology sectors.
"Johan is an exceptional professional who is very aware of his client's goals and expectations."
"Johan Roman is able to distil the bigger picture."
"He is very responsive, produces high-quality work and is very well aware of the trends and market practices in private M&A and private equity."
"He is solution-oriented and anticipates what will happen as we move forward with the deal, and that helps to be proactive."
Ranked Lawyers at
Borenius
Finland
Members
Provided by Borenius
Andreas Doepel
Nella Åström
Sha Wang