Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Finland
Band 1
About
Provided by Roschier
Roschier’s Tax & Structuring practice advises clients on a wide range of matters including tax and corporate structuring, transaction-related tax advisory and restructurings as well as litigation issues.
Our team offers clients a business-oriented approach complemented by practical experience in accounting and financing, and a unique ability to combine tax expertise with corporate and M&A work. For clients with cross-border activities, investments and structures, the practice offers seamless and cost-effective cross-border tax and corporate structuring services in both Finland and Sweden.
Our lawyers closely monitor political and legislative initiatives as well as court praxis related to taxation on both the national and international levels, to provide clients with the most current and relevant advice. Our team members also participate regularly in the activities of the International Fiscal Association and can therefore provide clients with global perspectives on critical tax issues.
Chambers Review
Roschier's leading tax practice offers a fully integrated approach to tax issues, coordinating with additional practice groups such as corporate and finance. Its areas of expertise include tax issues arising from private equity deals and M&A transactions, as well as high-profile tax disputes. The team also provides further advice in relation to transfer pricing matters, VAT issues and dividend taxation. Roschier is popular with investment funds for advice on the taxation of transactions and wider tax structuring concerns.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Roschier has an excellent knowledge of Finnish taxation and a good business understanding."
"Roschier has a strong team that actively takes part in ground-breaking litigation and regulatory work."
"Roschier has an excellent knowledge of Finnish taxation and a good business understanding."
"Roschier has a strong team that actively takes part in ground-breaking litigation and regulatory work."
Notable Practitioners
Mika Ohtonen frequently advises on the tax structuring of domestic and cross-border corporate transactions, including refinancings. In addition, he acts on real estate tax mandates, transfer pricing audits and VAT disputes.
"Mika Ohtonen always delivers within agreed timelines and has a very good knowledge of tax legislation."
Ossi Haapaniemi has considerable experience in contentious tax matters, representing clients in litigation. He also advises on capital markets and share-related tax matters.
"Ossi Haapaniemi is a very experienced tax adviser."
New to the rankings, Andreas Bussman is recognised for his growing practice in tax and structuring mandates. He regularly assists with the tax aspects of transactions, including wind farm deals. He is also knowledgeable in contentious mandates, such as VAT disputes.
"Andreas Bussman is a solution-oriented individual."
Ranked Lawyers at
Roschier
Finland
Members
Provided by Roschier
Andreas Bussman
Antti Karjanoja
Eero Männistö
Kristina Mentula
Merja Raunio
Head of Department
Vilma Piipponen