About

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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

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Corporate/M&A - Finland
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

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

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  • Borenius advised Netflix on its voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for Next Games Corporation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jyrki Tähtinen
S
Jyrki Tähtinen
S
Senior Statespeople

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
2
Johannes Piha
2
Band 2

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
3
Janko Lindros
3
Band 3

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
3
Johan Roman
3
Band 3

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."

Sha Wang
F
Sha Wang
F
Foreign expert for China

Sha Wang heads the law firm's China desk from the Helsinki office. A member of the PRC Bar Association and qualified to practise law in China, she advises Chinese clients on their entry into the Finnish market and assists with cross-border transactions.

Ranked Lawyers at
Borenius

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Finland

Corporate/M&A

Jyrki Tähtinen
S
Jyrki Tähtinen
S
Senior Statespeople
Johannes Piha
2
Johannes Piha
2
Band 2
Janko Lindros
3
Janko Lindros
3
Band 3
Johan Roman
3
Johan Roman
3
Band 3
Sha Wang
F
Sha Wang
F
Foreign expert for China

Members

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Andreas Doepel

Christian Fogelholm

Johan Roman

Juha Koponen

Nella Åström