Publications

ICLG: Securitisation 2020 – Finland

A Q&A guide to Securitisation law in Finland. Published by Global Legal Group, May 2020. Read more

Tax on corporate transactions, corporate lending and bond issues in Finland

Two updated Q&A guides to Tax on Transactions in Finland. Published by Thomson Reuters Practical Law, May 2020. Read more

ICLG: Aviation Finance & Leasing 2020 – Finland

International Comparative Legal Guide to Aviation Finance & Leasing in Finland 2020. Published by Global Legal Group, April 2020. Read more

ICLG Employment & Labour Law 2020: Finland

A guide to Employment and Labour law in Finland. Published by Global Legal Group, April 2020.

The country-specific Q&A covers common issues in employment and labour law and regulations. The topics include Terms of Employment, Discrimination, Family Leave Rights, Business Sales, Termination of Employment, Data Protection, Court Practice and more. Read more

The Legal 500: Lending & Secured Finance Country Comparative Guide 2020

The new Legal 500 Q&A guide by Waselius & Wist re Lending & Secured Finance in Finland.

This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of lending and secured finance laws and regulations in Finland and addresses many key issues for foreign lenders, such as licensing, security take, guarantee limitations and insolvency proceedings as well as tax considerations. The Q&A is part of the global Legal 500 guide to Lending & Secured Finance.

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Restraints of trade and dominance in Finland

An updated Q&A guide to restraints of trade and dominance in Finland. Published by Thomson Reuters Practical Law, March 2020.

This Q&A is part of the global guide to restraints of trade. Areas covered include monopolies and abuses of market power, regulatory authorities and the regulatory framework, the scope of rules, exemptions, exclusions, statutes of limitation, notification, investigations, penalties and enforcement, third party damages claims, EU law, joint ventures and proposals for reform.

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Merger control in Finland

An updated Q&A guide to Merger control in Finland. Published by Thomson Reuters Practical Law, March 2020.

The Q&A gives a high level overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities, relevant triggering events and thresholds in Finland. It also covers notification requirements, procedures and timetables, publicity and confidentiality, third party rights, substantive test, remedies, penalties, appeals, joint ventures, inter-agency co-operation, powers of intervention and proposals for reform.

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The Legal 500: Banking & Finance Country Comparative Guide

A guide to Banking & Finance law in Finland. Published by Legalease Ltd, March 2020.

The country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Banking & Finance law and regulations in Finland. The key issues include national authorities, licenses, organisational requirements, supervision, assets and more. The Q&A is part of the global guide to Banking & Finance. Read more

Private mergers and acquisitions in Finland: overview

Q&A guide to private mergers and acquisitions law in Finland. Published by Thomson Reuters Practical Law, February 2020.

The Q&A gives a high level overview of key issues including corporate entities and acquisition methods, preliminary agreements, main documents, warranties and indemnities, acquisition financing, signing and closing, tax, employees, pensions, competition and environmental issues. Read more

Commercial Real Estate in Finland: overview

An updated guide to corporate real estate law in Finland. Published by Thomson Reuters Practical Law, December 2019.

The Q&A gives a high level overview of the corporate real estate market; real estate investment structures, including REITs; title; tenure; sale of real estate; liability; due diligence; warranties; real estate tax, including VAT and stamp duty/transfer tax; climate change targets; restrictions on foreign ownership; real estate finance; commercial leases; and planning law. Read more