Publications

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

ICLG Corporate Tax 2020 – Finland

The International Comparative Legal Guide to Corporate Tax 2020 covers common issues in corporate tax laws and regulations – including tax treaties and residence, transaction taxes, cross-border payments, capital gains, overseas profits, real estate, anti-avoidance, BEPS and taxation of  the digital economy. Read more

Banking regulation Global Guide 2019

A Q&A guide to banking regulation law in Finland. Published by Thomson Reuters Practical Law, November 2019.

This Q&A provides a high level overview of the governance and supervision of banks, including legislation, regulatory bodies and the role of international standards, licensing, the rules on liquidity, foreign investment requirements, liquidation regimes as well as recent trends in the regulation of banks. Read more

ICLG: Foreign Direct Investment Regimes 2020 – Finland

A Q&A guide to Foreign Direct Investment Regimes in Finland. Published by Global Legal Group, November 2019. Read more

Private Equity 2019 – Finland

Private Equity Transactions 2019 Guide by Chambers and Partners as of September 2019.

The guide provides insights into market practice and guidance on the common features of private equity transactions in Finland. The publication covers significant issues including trends, regulatory framework, structure of transactions, takeovers, portfolio company oversight and more. Read more

Electricity and oil and gas regulation in Finland

Two Q&A guides to Energy law in Finland. Published by Thomson Reuters Practical Law, September 2019.

The electricity regulation Q&A gives a high level overview of the domestic electricity market, including domestic electricity companies, electricity generation and renewable energy, transmission, distribution, supply and tax issues. It covers the regulatory structure; foreign ownership; import of electricity; authorisation and operating requirements; trading between generators and suppliers; rates and conditions of sale and proposals for reform. Read more

Lending and taking security in Finland

A Q&A guide to finance in Finland. Published by Thomson Reuters Practical Law, September 2019. Read more

Initial Public Offerings 2019｜Finland

Global Legal Insights to Initial Public Offerings Laws and Regulations, published by Global Legal Group in July 2019. The book covers common issues in initial public offerings, including: the IPO process, regulatory architecture, public company responsibilities, potential risks, liabilities and pitfalls in 27 jurisdictions. Read more

ICLG Finland: Securitisation 2019

A Q&A guide to Securitisation law in Finland. Published by Global Legal Group, May 2019.

The International Comparative Legal Guide to Securitisation 2019 covers essential issues in Securitisation Laws and Regulations. The topics include Receivables Contracts, Asset Sales, Security Issues, Insolvency Laws, Special Rules, Regulatory Issues and more. Read more