IFLR1000 Reviews

Financial and corporate

Roschier an independent Nordic law firm with offices in Finland and Sweden and is led by managing partner Mikko Manner. Founded in 1936, the firm has an excellent reputation for advising high-profile clients on corporate law issues.   

  

Highlights 

The firm regularly acts on high value banking and finance transactions in the market. For instance, the firm advised as lead advisor to the City of Stockholm with respect to the $685 million revolving credit facility and $160 million accordiooption arranged by a syndicate of banks. 

 A notable highlight of the firm’s M&A work during the research period includes representing Freya Investissement in the SEK 13 billion acquisition of Kinnevik’s entire shareholding in Tele2. The significant large scale transaction is reflective of the firm’s capabilities leading on large scale complex acquisitions across multiple jurisdictions 

Another significant highlight the firm is currently advising on is the firm’s role providing ongoing legal support to Kemijoki in the development and permitting of hydropower projects. The client intends to build an estimated several 200 – 600 MW pumped storage plants in the Keijoki area with a potential investment of €2 - 3 billion.  

Testimonials 

“Proactive in thinking few steps ahead to mitigate unpleasant surprises and smoothen the process.” - Bank Lending  

 

“Very professional advisory with a good response time. Good remarks when reviewing the drafted terms.” - Bank lending  

 

“Wide team with solid experience and professionalism.” - Bank lending  

 

Roschier offers top-level advisory in several areas of finance, including SFA, security and regulatory advisory.” - Banking and finance  

 

“Proactiveness, sound advisory and the leading individuals in their respective fields of advisory, like Antti Ihamuotila.” - Capital markets equity  

 

“I like their hands on approach, their pragmatic, solution-oriented way of working and their substantial experience, which means that they most likely have seen a specific situation or advised on a similar transaction before.” - Capital markets High yield  

 

“Very professional team, proactive, always available and great hands on support.” - M&A 

 

“They are very skilled and professional and most importantly commercial - bringing their own proposal to solve issues in a market practice manner. They are also skilled in communication and socially which ensures that you can let them represent your company.” - M&A 

 

“Superb quality and service” - M&A 

 

Roschier's contribution is characterized by extremely solution-oriented teamwork and a high level of professionalism.” - M&A 

 

“Attention to detail and ownership of the project” - M&A 

 

“Strategic advice, diligent, and managed various international stakeholders. In addition to the transaction documents, the deal required different lead time items, which they organized and executed well.” - Private Equity  

 

“Professional and relevant” - Project Development  

 

“They are able to work on a tight timeline, the quality of the work is good and they are solution-oriented.” - Project finance 

 

 

Key clients 

Nordea Bank, Nokia, Blackstone, SEB, CapMan Growth, Apollo Funds, Corten Capital, Prime Capital, Finnish Minerals Group,