Publications

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

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