Lehtovuori Oy’s Strategic Acquisition in Sweden

M&A

January 13, 2026

M&A

We advised Lehtovuori Oy on a significant strategic acquisition in which the company acquired 100% of the shares in the Swedish Tejbrant Gruppen AB. The transaction included Tejbrant Group’s manufacturing companies and real estate company in Sweden, as well as its operating companies in Poland and Germany. The project was carried out in close cooperation with Eversheds Sutherland’s offices in Sweden and Poland, and the multi-jurisdictional transaction was completed smoothly and on schedule. The outcome exceeded the client’s expectations.

Eversheds Sutherland acted as legal advisor to Lehtovuori Oy on the buyer side, advising on the legal aspects of the transaction and the transaction documentation, as well as coordinating the due diligence process, which was conducted primarily by Eversheds Sutherland’s teams in Sweden and Poland. The mandate required seamless collaboration between experts in several jurisdictions and careful management of a complex cross-border transaction.

Commenting on the transaction, Eero Ojanen, CEO of Lehtovuori Oy, said:
“Eversheds Sutherland showed strong leadership, guiding us through a complex process under pressure while always keeping our best interests in focus.”

The acquisition is historic and strategically significant for Lehtovuori Oy. It doubles the company’s turnover, expands the group’s operations into several European countries and elevates Lehtovuori to a leading market position in urban shelter solutions in the Nordic region. Following the transaction, the group comprises manufacturing facilities in Finland, Sweden and Poland, as well as sales companies including in Germany. The acquisition strengthens Lehtovuori’s position as a provider of comprehensive urban furniture solutions and brings significant new expertise, particularly in aluminium profile structures, which are a key competitive factor in international infrastructure projects.

The Eversheds Sutherland Finland team included Partner Antti Husa, Counsel Elias Smouni and Associates Sanni Tirkkonen and Riia Ruohomäki.

Key contacts

Antti Husa

Attorney-at-Law, Partner

+358 44 750 5657

antti.husa@eversheds.fi

@https://www.linkedin.com/in/antti-husa-72b49036/

Antti Husa has been involved in over a hundred different corporate arrangements, ranging from assisting seed rounds of growth companies to IPOs. He actively serves as an advisor to both sellers and buyers in corporate transactions, and he also participates in the board work of several client companies as a board expert member and secretary.

Expertise includes
Private M&A
Venture Capital Transactions
Corporate and company law
Commercial agreements
Restructuring and Insolvency

Eversheds Sutherland Defence industry outlook

M&A

December 8, 2025

Defence Industry

M&A

Market Outlook

Valuation

We're pleased to share our Defence Outlook, providing a snapshot of key market developments, investment momentum and M&A activity across Europe's rapidly evolving defence sector.

The European defence sector has entered a new phase of growth. Rising defence budgets, the replenishment of stockpiles and the acceleration of EU/NATO programmes are driving broad-based demand – while the sector continues to face capacity constraints and a need for further investment.

Investor sentiment has shifted rapidly: defence and dual-use technologies are now seen as increasingly attractive, which is reflected in a pick-up in both funding rounds and M&A activity, including across the Nordics and in Finland. Key themes in the market today include the ability to scale production, resilient supply chains, and technologies with both civilian and defence applications (e.g., space, sensors, cyber, AI and autonomous systems).

Download the full report below to dive deeper into the trends reshaping Europe's defence sector. If you would like to discuss the topic further, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

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Key contacts

Henri Falck

M&A Director

+358 40 773 5426

henri.falck@eversheds.fi

@https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-falck-15081a74/

Henri Falck specializes in commercial and strategic advisory for corporate and ownership transactions at Eversheds. He has extensive buy-side experience in private equity and has worked throughout his career with technology and software companies operating under the SaaS business model. At Eversheds, in addition to M&A transactions, Henri also advises clients on ownership arrangements related to growth financing.

Loihde Plc acquires BLC Turva Oy

M&A

November 10, 2025

Buy side

M&A

Loihde Plc has entered into an agreement to acquire BLC Turva Oy, a well-established specialist in corporate security systems and services. With this strategic step, Loihde is further consolidating its position as Finland’s leading provider of comprehensive security solutions for businesses.

The addition of BLC Turva enhances Loihde’s regional presence and strengthens its capability to deliver security services across Finland. The acquisition will also reinforce Loihde’s service offering in voice evacuation, video surveillance and alarm systems and physical security solutions.

We advised Loihde Plc in the transaction.

The transaction is subject to the approval of the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority, and the approval by the general meeting of Loihde Plc.

The expertise of Eversheds Sutherland and the seamless collaboration between specialists from different fields of law were key factors in successfully completing the transaction. We received comprehensive support throughout every stage of the process and particularly valued the team’s practical approach and ability to find solutions even in challenging situations, comments General Counsel Antti Hemmilä, Loihde Plc.

It was a pleasure to act as Loihde’s advisor in this transaction. Loihde’s clear vision, along with the professionalism and determination of their team, provided an excellent foundation for completing the deal. Bringing the transaction to the finish line required broad collaboration across multiple areas of expertise. Congratulations to both parties, says Partner Henrik Sandholm, Eversheds.

The assignment was led by Partner Henrik Sandholm. Supporting team members were Senior Associate Linda Stenroth, Counsel Tiina Koivisto, Senior Associate Lassi Lepistö and Counsel Jarkko Hankaa. Competition law matters were handled by Partner Olli Hyvönen and Associate Sanni Tirkkonen.

Key contacts

Henrik Sandholm

Attorney-at-Law, Partner

+358 40 900 2051

henrik.sandholm@eversheds.fi

@https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=16114722

Henrik Sandholm is the Head of Transaction Services team and a seasoned advisor specializing in both international and domestic corporate transactions, as well as transactions in the renewable energy and real estate sectors.

Expertise includes:
Mergers and acquisitions
Real estate
Energy and infrastructure
Commercial agreements
Corporate
International trade

Insta Group Is Acquiring the Entire Share Capital of Apex Automation

M&A

October 29, 2025

Buy side

M&A

We are delighted to have acted the holistic advisor to our client, Insta Group, in its regional expansion through the acquisition of Apex Automation Oy, a specialist in industrial automation and electrical design. The transaction marks another milestone in our long-standing collaboration and is the second transaction we have successfully completed together within the past year.

The acquisition supports technology powerhouse Insta’s strategy to strengthen its position as a leader in industrial electrical automation and digitalization, while enabling joint growth and enhancing its capability to deliver increasingly large-scale projects efficiently and close to customers. Insta has been on an impressive growth trajectory for 14 consecutive years, with its 2024 turnover once again reaching a record-high EUR 176.2 million.

The advisory team consisted of Partner Antti Husa, M&A Manager Santeri Vaattovaara, Specialist Counsel Tiina Koivisto and Associates Josefina Lind and Titta Peltonen.