Benjamin Bade

Partner, Member of the Finnish Bar, LL.M.

Services

  1. Mergers & Acquisitions
  2. Private Equity & Venture Capital

Contact details

I advise clients in international and domestic mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital transactions. I have extensive experience of coordinating and implementing multi-jurisdictional transactions.

In addition to my studies at the University of Helsinki, I hold an LLM degree in International Business Law from IE Law School in Madrid.

Latest references

A. Ahlström – ESG advisory and corporate sustainability due diligence process planning
We advised A. Ahlström in establishing a corporate sustainability due diligence process plan which incorporates best practices and tailored solutions based on our expertise within relevant business sectors. Our comprehensive ESG offering also included tailored training for members of the investment team and management team and the board of directors of several portfolio companies. ‘The ESG team at Castrén & Snellman provided us with legal and practical advice around the ESG regulatory tsunami that we need to incorporate in our ESG work,’ comments Camilla Sågbom, Director, Sustainability and Communications, at A. Ahlström Oy. A. Ahlström is a family-owned industrial company, developing leading global specialist positions in Forest & Fiber and Environmental technology sectors.
Case published 5.9.2024
Solina group – Acquisition of premium culinary brands OSCAR and Puljonki
We acted as Solina group’s Finnish legal counsel in its acquisition of Nestlé Professional Food A/S and Puljonki Oy, which own the premium culinary brands OSCAR and Puljonki, from the Nestlé group. The transaction is expected to be finalised prior to Q2 of 2024. Solina is a leading company within the food ingredient solutions industry and is active in 19 countries across Europe and North America.
Case published 23.2.2024
Danfoss – Acquisition of certain converter technology from Ampner
We advised Danfoss Drives Oy, part of the Danish Danfoss Group, in its acquisition of the 1500 VDC converter technology from Ampner Oy. In connection with the acquisition, Ampner’s product team developing the 1500 VDC converter technology transferred to Danfoss Drives. Danfoss Drives is a global frontrunner in the growing field of electrification with solutions in key applications such as Power-to-X, smart grids and energy storage, fast charging, and electrification of ports and vessels.
Case published 11.1.2024
A. Ahlström – Acquisition of majority of Metsäkonepalvelu
We advised A. Ahlström Corporation in its acquisition of the majority of Metsäkonepalvelu Oy.  This acquisition further strengthens A. Ahlström’s strategic core sector built around forest and fibre companies. A. Ahlström is a family-owned investment company with core investments in the forest and fibre segment. Metsäkonepalvelu offers mechanical timber harvesting services in Finland and Sweden and is a Nordic market leader. The Company’s customers include large companies in the forestry industry, large private forest owners and the public sector.
Case published 20.12.2023
Cowater International – Acquisition of FCG’s international development consultancy business
We advised Cowater International (Canada) in its acquisition of FCG Finnish Consulting Group’s international development consultancy business with operational offices in Sweden, Germany, Kenya, New Zealand and Singapore. Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
Case published 1.12.2023
OX2 – Sale of stake in Finnish offshore wind development portfolio to Ikea’s Ingka Investments
We acted as the local legal advisor to OX2 in an arrangement whereby OX2 agreed with Ingka Investments, an investment company of the Swedish IKEA retail business, on the sale of a 49% stake in its three offshore wind projects in Finland. The three offshore wind projects, Halla, Laine and Tyrsky, are located in the Finnish Exclusive Economic Zone. The projects’ total annual production could amount to up to 29 TWh once operational, corresponding to more than one third of the electricity consumed in Finland in 2022. The aim is that the offshore wind projects start generating electricity by the turn of the 2030s. OX2 started developing the Halla and Laine offshore wind projects four years ago and was the first company to obtain exploration permits from the Finnish Government for its offshore wind projects. We have advised OX2 in the development and permitting of the offshore wind farm projects .
Case published 16.5.2023
Impinj – Acquisition of Voyantic
We advised Impinj, Inc. (NASDAQ: PI) in its acquisition of Voyantic Oy, a global provider of RFID (primarily RAIN and NFC) inlay and label design, manufacturing and test systems. Impinj designs and sells a platform based on RAIN RFID technology that enables wireless item-to-cloud connectivity and with which it and its partners innovate Internet of Things solutions globally. Impinj is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA.
Case published 27.4.2023
Uponor Infra – Sale of district energy business
We advised Uponor Infra Oy in the sale of its district energy business to ISOPLUS Suomi Oy, part of ISOPLUS Group, a leading manufacturer of district heating pipes in Europe. Uponor’s district energy business had a net sales level of approximately EUR 40 million in 2022, and it included operations in Finland, Sweden, Estonia and Norway. The divestment is in line with Uponor Infra’s strategy that focuses on growing its core business. Uponor is a leading global provider of solutions that efficiently and effectively move water through cities, buildings, and homes. Uponor helps customers in residential and commercial construction, municipalities, and utilities to be more productive. Uponor’s solutions are sold in more than 80 countries, and the company employs about 4,000 professionals in 26 countries in Europe and North America. In 2022, the company’s net sales totalled approximately EUR 1.4 billion. Uponor Corporation is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
Case published 17.4.2023
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