Real Estate
Europe Guide 2024 : Finland
Band 2
About
Provided by Merilampi Attorneys Ltd
Merilampi’s real estate and construction practice is one of the advisors in the forefront of advising in the most prominent real estate developments and construction endeavours in the market. The expertise of the team is utilised by private and public sector property owners, developers, contractors, financiers and consultants in a variety of assignments, both contentious and non-contentious, in the construction and real estate field.
Specialisations
The team is known for its expertise in a broad range of transactions, including office, retail, logistics, hotel, residential and various public sector properties. On the construction and project advisory side, the team has a steady flow of mandates particularly concerning complex infrastructure and engineering projects, and a strong specialisation in design & build and construction management contracts.
Recent work highlights
During the past year, Merilampi completed a substantial number of real estate transactions, advising clients such as Union Investment Real Estate, Aberdeen Standard Investments, Schroder Nordic Real Estate Fund, and A. Ahlström Kiinteistöt. For the construction team, some of the latest references include industrial EPCM projects and advisory relating to the largest hospital build endeavors in the Finnish market.
Chambers Review
Merilampi Attorneys is a notable law firm frequently handling major real estate transactions. The lawyers are also knowledgeable in sale and leaseback transactions, and experienced in a broad range of asset types. The law firm is also recognised for its construction law prowess, assisting constructors and developers with a range of disputes as well as procurement matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a solution-oriented but at the same time sophisticated way of handling matters."
"Merilampi has a hands-on, pragmatic approach with the ability to find solutions to any task."
"The firm has a solution-oriented but at the same time sophisticated way of handling matters."
"Merilampi has a hands-on, pragmatic approach with the ability to find solutions to any task."
Notable Practitioners
Jani Ylä-Autio advises on high-value property and portfolio transactions. He is knowledgeable in a broad range of asset types, with particular experience in residential and retail buildings.
"Jani is one of the most pragmatic and talented real estate lawyers I have worked with."
"He delivers on the highest possible level all the time."
"He is a highly experienced adviser with a holistic approach and attention to details."
Tommi Elo handles the full gamut of real estate transactions, including sale and leaseback mandates, and portfolio deals.
"He is an extremely capable dealmaker with a pragmatic approach."
Ranked Lawyers at
Merilampi Attorneys Ltd
Finland
Members
Provided by Merilampi Attorneys Ltd
Annika Luhtanen
Head of Department
Ari Keinänen
Olli Nikitin
Veli Siitonen
William Sjöberg
Head of Department