Service Area: M&amp;A

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Antti Liimatainen is the Chief Operating Officer at Eversheds Sutherland Finland. He has experience in more than 100 Finnish and cross-border corporate transactions.

Expertise includes:
M&A transactions
Financing
Exit readiness
Transaction readiness
Post merger integration

Johan Wesander

Managing Partner
Attorney-at-Law, Partner

+358 50 301 4749

johan.wesander@eversheds.fi

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Johan is the Managing Partner at Eversheds Sutherland Finland and a member of the Transactions team. He specializes in domestic and international transactions as well as corporate law matters.

SMBC Bank EU AG Provides €150 Million Unsecured Financing to Kojamo Plc

M&A

January 14, 2025

M&A

Real Estate

We acted as legal advisors to SMBC Bank EU AG in a financing arrangement where Kojamo Plc secured €150 million in unsecured financing. The arrangement includes a €100 million revolving credit facility and a €50 million loan provided by SMBC.

SMBC Bank EU AG is part of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), one of Japan’s largest financial institutions and a key entity within the Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG).

Kojamo Plc is Finland’s largest private residential real estate investment company and a major investor in the Finnish market.

Our project team included Specialist Counsel Leena Pyymäki and Partners Henrik Sandholm and Merja Blankenstein.

Key contacts

Leena Pyymäki

Attorney-at-Law, Specialist Counsel

+358 50 465 3641

leena.pyymaki@eversheds.fi

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Leena Pyymäki acts as legal counsel in issues related to company law, transactions, financing, commercial agreements and issues related to international trade.

Henrik Sandholm

Attorney-at-Law, Partner

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

Ranked 2nd in Mergermarket Rankings – Eversheds Sutherland Finland Achieves Strong M&A Advisory Performance

M&A

January 13, 2025

M&A

2024 was another successful year for Eversheds Sutherland Finland in M&A advisory, with 55 completed transactions. We secured 2nd place in Mergermarket’s Legal Advisors ranking in Finland based on deal volume, moving up two positions from the previous year. On a European level, Eversheds Sutherland ranked 3rd, and globally, we placed among the top ten.

“Our consistent top-tier transaction volume, even in challenging times, is a testament to the trust our clients place in us and the value we deliver. Our broad service offering and strong international network have been key to this success. A huge thank you to our clients, partners, and our entire M&A team,” says Henrik Sandholm, Head of M&A and Partner.

These top rankings reinforce our expertise and capability to support clients in complex M&A projects.

Mergermarket is a leading provider of predictive data and analytics for mergers and acquisitions.

Download the global and regional M&A legal advisory rankings 2024 here.

Key contacts

Henrik Sandholm

Attorney-at-Law, Partner

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

Suomen Kulutusosa and Öljycenter Finland are merging

M&A

January 10, 2025

M&A

Sell side

We acted as advisors to the shareholders of Öljycenter Finland Oy in a share transaction where Sponosa Group, the owner of Suomen Kulutusosa, acquired 100% of the company’s shares. As part of the deal, the selling companies, Ansakorpi Holdings Oy and JanOils Oy, made a significant reinvestment in the acquiring company.

Jussi Ansakorpi, Business Director, and Janne Ansakorpi, Commercial Director of Öljycenter Finland, commented:
“Eversheds’ team provided active and expert support throughout the transaction, regardless of the time of day. Their strategic, commercial, and legal guidance helped us make well-informed decisions, ultimately leading to a positive outcome that sets clear, future-oriented goals for us.”

Eversheds Partner Antti Husa added:
“It is always an honor to execute a transaction for a strong company and ambitious sellers. This deal exemplifies how technical and commercial expertise can be leveraged to create value. Negotiations were constructive for all parties, and I believe Öljycenter Finland will be an excellent addition to Suomen Kulutusosa. We sincerely thank our clients for their trust in our team.”

We provided comprehensive advisory services to the sellers, covering both legal and commercial aspects. Our project team was led by Partner Antti Husa and COO Antti Liimatainen, with support from M&A Manager Santeri Vaattovaara, Analyst Roope Grönholm, Specialist Counsel Tiina Koivisto, Senior Associates Lavinia Husa and Linda Stenroth, and Associate Sanni Tirkkonen. Senior Legal Trainee Titta Peltonen also played an active role in the execution of the transaction.

Öljycenter Finland Oy specializes in lubricants and related services for industrial applications.

Suomen Kulutusosa focuses on wear and spare parts for crushing, infrastructure construction, and road maintenance industries.

🔗 Read more (in Finnish)

Key contacts

Antti Husa

Attorney-at-Law, Partner

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

Antti Liimatainen

Chief Operating Officer

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Antti Liimatainen is the Chief Operating Officer at Eversheds Sutherland Finland. He has experience in more than 100 Finnish and cross-border corporate transactions.

Expertise includes:
M&A transactions
Financing
Exit readiness
Transaction readiness
Post merger integration

Siili Solutions Completes Majority Stake Acquisition in Integrations Group Oy

M&A

January 8, 2025

Data & Tech

M&A

Sell side

We acted as advisors to the sellers in the sale of a 51% stake in Integrations Oy to Siili Solutions Plc. As part of the agreement, Siili has committed to acquiring the remaining shares in the coming years in installments, under terms outlined in a shareholder agreement.

Integrations Group specializes in integration solutions and services, offering expertise in seamless system connectivity.

Siili Solutions Plc, founded in 2005, is a consulting company focused on creative design and technical implementation of software systems, with a technology-independent approach.

Our project team included Partner Vesa Turkki, Specialist Counsel Jarkko Hankaa, Associate Sanni Tirkkonen, M&A Manager Max Tarkkala, and Partner Torsti Lakari.

🔗 Read more (in Finnish)

Key contacts

Vesa Turkki

Attorney-at-Law, Partner, Member of the Board of Directors

+358 40 900 2035

vesa.turkki@eversheds.fi

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Vesa Turkki has years of experience in advising our domestic and international clients on a wide spectrum of matters related to transactions, international business and corporate law. He also focuses on private equity investments and growth financing.

Aisti Corporation Secures €29 Million to Build First Commercial Factory in Kitee

IP & Data | M&A

December 13, 2024

M&A

We acted as legal and financial advisors to our long-standing client, Aisti Corporation, throughout its funding rounds, including the latest €29 million financing package. This investment marks a major milestone in Aisti’s industrial development, supporting the construction of its first commercial factory in Kitee.

With this new facility, Aisti will bring its innovative natural wood fiber-based acoustic tiles to the modern construction industry, addressing the rising demand for sustainable building solutions across the Nordics and beyond.

Mikko Paananen, CEO & Founder of Aisti Corporation, commented:
“The Eversheds team, led by Antti Husa and Antti Liimatainen, has supported us from the seed round to the successful completion of this A-round. Their holistic advisory—covering legal, commercial, and IPR aspects—along with their long-term commitment to our fundraising efforts, played a key role in securing this milestone investment.“

Partner Antti Husa added:
“Advising Aisti on this investment journey has been an exciting experience. We are proud to support Aisti in all legal and IPR-related matters as they bring their groundbreaking innovation to market—one that will significantly reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry.“

Aisti manufactures patented bio-based acoustic tiles made from wood fiber. These sustainable, high-performing, and cost-effective solutions offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional mineral wool acoustic panels.

The assignment was led by Partner Antti Husa, supported on the legal side by Specialist Counsel Kalle Klemetti, Senior Associate Lavinia Husa, and Senior Legal Trainee Titta Peltonen. On the financial side, key contributors included COO Antti Liimatainen, M&A Managers Santeri Vaattovaara and Max Tarkkala. Patent Attorney Akseli von Koch played a crucial role in managing Aisti’s patent portfolio and IPR strategy.

🔗 Read more on Aisti Corporation’s website

Key contacts

Antti Husa

Attorney-at-Law, Partner

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

Antti Liimatainen

Chief Operating Officer

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Antti Liimatainen is the Chief Operating Officer at Eversheds Sutherland Finland. He has experience in more than 100 Finnish and cross-border corporate transactions.

Expertise includes:
M&A transactions
Financing
Exit readiness
Transaction readiness
Post merger integration

Bergman & Beving acquires Labsense

M&A

December 12, 2024

M&A

Sell side

We acted as commercial and legal advisors to the shareholders of Labsense Oy in a share transaction, in which Swedish company Bergman & Beving acquired 100% of the company’s outstanding shares.

Labsense Oy is a distributor of technical laboratory equipment from leading global suppliers, serving both the public and private sectors in Finland.

Bergman & Beving specializes in acquiring and developing leading companies in niche markets, providing productive, safe, and sustainable solutions for the industrial and construction sectors.

The assignment was led by Partner Antti Husa, supported by Associates Sanni Tirkkonen and Josefina Lind, as well as COO Antti Liimatainen and M&A Manager Santeri Vaattovaara, who provided commercial expertise.

🔗 Read more in Bergman & Beving’s press release.

Key contacts

Antti Husa

Attorney-at-Law, Partner

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

Antti Liimatainen

Chief Operating Officer

@https://www.linkedin.com/in/antti-liimatainen-24877115/

Antti Liimatainen is the Chief Operating Officer at Eversheds Sutherland Finland. He has experience in more than 100 Finnish and cross-border corporate transactions.

Expertise includes:
M&A transactions
Financing
Exit readiness
Transaction readiness
Post merger integration

Greencoat Renewables PLC Sells 43.2 MW Kokkoneva Wind Farm to Aneo

M&A

December 11, 2024

M&A

Sell side

We acted as legal advisor to Greencoat Renewables in the sale of the 43.2 MW Kokkoneva wind farm in Finland to Aneo Production Holding AS, a leading Norwegian renewable energy company and the second-largest owner of onshore wind assets in Norway.

Stephen Kearney, Investment Manager at Greencoat Capital LLP, commented:
“Eversheds acted as our legal advisor on the sale process, and also for our initial acquisition of the asset. We are grateful to the Eversheds team for their dedication and expertise in bringing the transaction to a successful conclusion.“

Partner Henrik Sandholm, who led the transaction, added:
“We are happy that our long-term client Greencoat Renewables has placed their trust in us for this transaction, and we greatly value the excellent collaboration.“

The transaction was led by Partner Henrik Sandholm, with support from Partner Markus Rämö, Senior Associate Linda Stenroth, Associates Sanni Tirkkonen and Lauri Lähdeaho, Senior Associate Lavinia Husa, and Partners Anu Mattila and Torsti Lakari.

🔗 Read more in Greencoat Renewables’ press release.

Key contacts

Henrik Sandholm

Attorney-at-Law, Partner

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

Aro Systems Oy acquires Kantaputki Oy

M&A

November 26, 2024

Buy side

M&A

Real Estate

We acted as legal advisor to CapMan Special Situations Fund’s portfolio company Aro Systems Oy in its acquisition of Kantaputki Oy’s entire stock. This acquisition strengthens Aro Systems’ position in the HPAC market and expands its geographical reach.

Following the transaction, Kantaputki’s operations will be integrated into Aro Systems’ business, while the company’s name and brand will remain unchanged.

Karri Keistinen, Investment Associate at CapMan, commented:
“We highly value Eversheds for their pragmatic, client-focused approach, always providing clear and business-minded legal guidance.“

Partner Henrik Sandholm, who led the assignment, added:
“It was great to be working with CapMan Special Situations Fund again and to play a part in creating value around Aro Systems. We have invested in the private equity industry for some time, and it is gratifying to see that it is reflected in the transactions we make.“

Aro Systems is a leading Finnish building technology expert and service company.

Kantaputki Oy is an HPAC expert and service company based in Hämeenlinna.

The assignment was led by Partner Henrik Sandholm, supported by Specialist Counsel Leena Pyymäki, Senior Associate Linda Stenroth, Senior Associate Miika Huhtinen, Specialist Counsel Tiina Koivisto, Senior Associate Lavinia Husa, and Associates Lauri Lähdeaho and Pauliina Ketonen.

🔗 Read more on Aro Systems’ website (in Finnish).

Key contacts

Henrik Sandholm

Attorney-at-Law, Partner

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

PLC-Automation Joins the Expanding Technology Company Insta

Dispute Resolution | Employment | M&A

November 5, 2024

Buy side

M&A

We acted as legal and financial advisor to Insta Group in its acquisition of the entire capital stock of PLC-Automation Oy. This acquisition strengthens joint growth and the development of specialized expertise, enabling a customer-centric approach to better meet the growing and diversifying needs of industrial clients in electrical automation and digitalization.

Jouni Huotari, CEO of PLC-Automation Oy, commented:
“Eversheds acted as Insta’s advisor, but even as the sellers’ representative, I always received clear, consistent, and prompt answers from Eversheds to any questions I had relating to the transaction or its implementation.“

Insta Group Oy is a Finnish family-owned company specializing in industrial automation, industrial digitalization, cybersecurity, and defense technology.

PLC-Automation Oy, based in Oulu, is an engineering service company providing electrical and automation applications, as well as equipment and installation services for the industry.

The assignment was led by Partner Antti Husa, supported by COO Antti Liimatainen, M&A Manager Santeri Vaattovaara, Specialist Counsel Tiina Koivisto, Senior Associate Lavinia Husa, Associate Josefina Lind, Specialist Counsel Sinikka Turkki, and Senior Legal Trainee Titta Peltonen.

🔗 Read more in Insta’s news update.

Key contacts

Antti Husa

Attorney-at-Law, Partner

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

Antti Liimatainen

Chief Operating Officer