Mikko Alkio
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Band 1 : Competition/European Law
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About
Provided by Mikko Alkio
Practice Areas
Mikko Alkio is a Brussels and Helsinki based partner. In addition to complex competition law and regulatory issues. He has extensive experience of advising clients on, e.g., foreign direct investment screenings, state aid, and industry-specific regulatory matters in areas such as healthcare, technology and media, energy and infrastructure, telecoms, and gaming. He is recognized as one of the leading experts in the field of regulated industries in Finland.
Mikko headed the EU, Competition & Regulatory practice at another leading law firm for more than ten years. Prior to that, he has held advisory positions in the Ministry of Economy, the Prime Minister’s Office, and the Finnish EU Commissioner’s cabinet. Mikko has authored several books and publications on EU and competition law, state aid regulation and sector-specific topics.
Please view Mikko's CV: https://www.geradinpartners.com/team/mikko-alkio/
Chambers Review
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Mikko Alkio is particularly strong in state aid mandates, often acting for public sector clients, state-owned organisations and industry associations. He joined Geradin Partners new office in the autumn of 2024.
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"He is very committed and knowledgeable. He knows both jurisprudence, politics, economics and how to communicate."
"He is very committed and knowledgeable. He knows both jurisprudence, politics, economics and how to communicate."
Articles, highlights and press releases
13 items provided by Geradin Partners
Avance advises Mehiläinen in the acquisition of Debora, a Finnish home care service provider.
CapMan Infra acquires Koiviston Auto
Avance advises CapMan Infra in the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Koiviston Auto (Metsäpietilä Oy), Finland’s leading bus operator.
Avance advises Mehiläinen in the acquisition of Debora, a Finnish home care service provider.
Combination of Boreo and Sievi Capital
Avance is advising Preato Capital AB, the largest shareholder of Sievi Capital Plc and the controlling shareholder of Boreo Plc, in relation to the proposed combination of Sievi Capital and Boreo.
Mehiläinen acquires Vetrea Terveys
Avance advises Mehiläinen in the acquisition of the entire share capital of Vetrea Terveys Oy from Osuuskunta KPY.
Evidensia acquires Omaeläinklinikka
Avance advises Evidensia Eläinlääkäripalvelut Oy, the largest veterinary service provider in Finland, in the acquisition of Omaeläinklinikka Oy.
Blackstone and Brunswick sell Kielo to Castellum for approximately EUR 640 million
Avance advises the sellers, Blackstone Tactical Opportunities and Brunswick Real Estate, in the sale of Kielo to Castellum for approximately EUR 640 million.
Fysios to merge with Mehiläinen
Avance advises Mehiläinen in a share transaction where Fysios, the largest private physiotherapy company in Finland, will become part of Mehiläinen.
Avance advises Mercell, the leading European eTender system and Tender Alert provider, in the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Cloudia Oy, the leading e-Procurement platform in Finland, for EUR 102.5 million on a cash and debt free basis.
Summa Equity to sell HyTest to Mindray for EUR 545 million
Avance advises Summa Equity in the sale of HyTest, a leading developer and producer of high-performance antibodies and antigens, to Mindray, a leading global medical technology company, for total consideration of approximately EUR 545 million.
Alma Media acquires Nettix for EUR 170 million
Avance advises Alma Media in the acquisition of Nettix Oy’s entire share capital from Otava Group for EUR 170 million.
Alma Media to sell its regional news media business and printing operations to Sanoma
Avance advises leading multi-channel media company Alma Media in the sale of its regional news media business and printing operations to Sanoma Media Finland.
Mehiläinen Yhtiöt Oy announces a recommended cash tender offer for all shares in Pihlajalinna Plc
Avance advises Mehiläinen Yhtiöt Oy in a cash tender offer for all shares in Pihlajalinna Plc.
Avance advises Mehiläinen in the acquisition of Debora, a Finnish home care service provider.
CapMan Infra acquires Koiviston Auto
Avance advises CapMan Infra in the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Koiviston Auto (Metsäpietilä Oy), Finland’s leading bus operator.
Avance advises Mehiläinen in the acquisition of Debora, a Finnish home care service provider.
Combination of Boreo and Sievi Capital
Avance is advising Preato Capital AB, the largest shareholder of Sievi Capital Plc and the controlling shareholder of Boreo Plc, in relation to the proposed combination of Sievi Capital and Boreo.
Mehiläinen acquires Vetrea Terveys
Avance advises Mehiläinen in the acquisition of the entire share capital of Vetrea Terveys Oy from Osuuskunta KPY.
Evidensia acquires Omaeläinklinikka
Avance advises Evidensia Eläinlääkäripalvelut Oy, the largest veterinary service provider in Finland, in the acquisition of Omaeläinklinikka Oy.
Blackstone and Brunswick sell Kielo to Castellum for approximately EUR 640 million
Avance advises the sellers, Blackstone Tactical Opportunities and Brunswick Real Estate, in the sale of Kielo to Castellum for approximately EUR 640 million.
Fysios to merge with Mehiläinen
Avance advises Mehiläinen in a share transaction where Fysios, the largest private physiotherapy company in Finland, will become part of Mehiläinen.
Avance advises Mercell, the leading European eTender system and Tender Alert provider, in the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Cloudia Oy, the leading e-Procurement platform in Finland, for EUR 102.5 million on a cash and debt free basis.
Summa Equity to sell HyTest to Mindray for EUR 545 million
Avance advises Summa Equity in the sale of HyTest, a leading developer and producer of high-performance antibodies and antigens, to Mindray, a leading global medical technology company, for total consideration of approximately EUR 545 million.
Alma Media acquires Nettix for EUR 170 million
Avance advises Alma Media in the acquisition of Nettix Oy’s entire share capital from Otava Group for EUR 170 million.
Alma Media to sell its regional news media business and printing operations to Sanoma
Avance advises leading multi-channel media company Alma Media in the sale of its regional news media business and printing operations to Sanoma Media Finland.
Mehiläinen Yhtiöt Oy announces a recommended cash tender offer for all shares in Pihlajalinna Plc
Avance advises Mehiläinen Yhtiöt Oy in a cash tender offer for all shares in Pihlajalinna Plc.