Laura Pesonen

Project Coordinator

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I work as a project coordinator in our dispute resolution line. I assist the Dispute Resolution, International Construction & Projects, and Restructuring & Insolvency teams in resourcing and resourcing-related development projects. In addition, I work as a project coordinator in dispute resolution assignments.

The Dispute Resolution team handles complex court and arbitration proceedings for international and domestic clients. The International Construction & Projects team advises clients in demanding international and domestic projects, such as power plant construction, large infrastructure projects and the procurement of equipment, machinery and systems. The Restructuring & Insolvency team handles even the most challenging insolvency situations in a cost-efficient and reliable manner from start to finish.

I am motivated by versatile and challenging tasks. My strengths are my proactive approach to work and my ability to work under pressure. I have the capability to see the big picture and to learn new things quickly. My colleagues have praised my efficiency, diligence and eagerness to develop matters.

I joined Castrén & Snellman as a trainee assistant in the autumn of 2013 and continued as an assistant to the Dispute Resolution team in the autumn of 2014. I graduated from Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences as a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2015.

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eQ Commercial Properties Fund – Sale of a fully let light industrial property

We are assisting eQ Commercial Properties Fund in the sale of a fully let property to Logistea AB (publ), with an underlying property value of EUR 25 million. The property is transferred through the sale of the shares in the property-owning company Kiinteistö Oy Hämeenlinnan Länsiportintie 15. Logistea is a Swedish real estate company focusing on warehousing, logistic and light industrial properties, and its shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. The property was built in 2012, and it is located in Hämeenlinna. The property has a total lettable area of approximately 21,700 square meters and the entire property is leased by Faerch Finland Oy, a fully owned subsidiary to Faerch A/S which is a leading provider of sustainable, circular food packaging solutions.

Gasum – Acquisition of NSR Biogas AB and Liquidgas Biofuels Genesis AB

We advised Gasum when it acquired 100% of the shares in NSR Biogas AB and the remaining 1/3 of the shares in Liquidgas Biofuels Genesis AB. Gasum has already been the majority owner of Liquidgas Biofuels Genesis AB since 2023 and is now acquiring full ownership. Gasum is a Nordic gas sector and energy market expert. Gasum offers cleaner energy and energy market expert services for industry and for combined heat and power production as well as cleaner fuel solutions for road and maritime transport. The company helps its customers to reduce their own carbon footprint as well as that of their customers.

Efima – Acquisition of Sparta Consulting

We acted as legal adviser to Efima Oyj in its acquisition of the entire share capital of Sparta Consulting Oy, a leading data management consulting firm. The acquisition strengthens Efima’s position as a strategic development partner for large and medium-sized enterprises and supports the company’s growth strategy and ability to meet the growing demand for intelligent, data-driven business solutions. Founded in 2012, Sparta Consulting specialises in comprehensive information management, and its clients are primarily large Finnish companies in the banking and insurance, energy, and telecommunications sectors. Efima Oyj is a Finnish digital company that promotes the growth of large and medium-sized enterprises by streamlining and automating business processes and creating competitive advantage through innovative use of artificial intelligence and data. The company has over 250 experts in Helsinki and Tampere.

Pihlajalinna – Sale of special housing services

We advised Pihlajalinna Plc on an arrangement whereby Pihlajalinna Terveys Oy and Ikipihlaja Setälänpiha Oy sold their special housing services business to Esperi Care Oy. The transaction involved three Pihlajalinna Uniikki units in Hämeenlinna, Lohja and Riihimäki as well as Ikipihlaja Oiva in Raisio. As a result of the arrangement, more than 100 employees transferred to Esperi. Pihlajalinna is one of Finland’s leading private providers of social and healthcare services, offering a wide range of services to both private and public sector clients. Pihlajalinna has more than 160 locations across Finland.

Oomi Solar – Sale of solar power project portfolio

We advised Oomi Solar Oy on the sale of a 250-megawatt solar power project portfolio to Suomen Aurinkovoima Oy. The portfolio consists of ten separate projects, marking a significant development in the Finnish solar energy market and enabling over EUR 100 million in investments. Construction of the first projects is expected to commence as early as 2025, with sites located across various regions of Finland.

Metsä Board – EUR 200 million green notes

We advised Metsä Board Corporation on the issuance of senior unsecured green notes of EUR 200 million. The maturity of the notes is six years, and they mature on 28 May 2031. The notes carry fixed annual interest of 3.875 per cent., and the issue price of the notes is 99.570 per cent. The notes were allocated to both Finnish and foreign investors. ‘We are delighted with the trust and interest shown by investors in Metsä Board’s first green bond. This arrangement extends the maturity of our financing and supports our strategy to grow in fibre-based packaging materials and renew our industrial operations. It also contributes to the achievement of our ambitious sustainability targets for 2030’, comments Henri Sederholm, CFO of Metsä Board. Danske Bank A/S and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) acted as joint lead managers for the issue of the Notes.

eQ Fund Management Company Ltd – Structural Arrangement Related to Residential Funds

We acted as legal advisor to eQ Fund Management Company Ltd in a structural arrangement in which Special Investment Fund eQ Residential Fund and Special Investment Fund eQ Residential Fund II transferred their assets to the newly launched Special Investment Fund eQ Residential Fund III. In connection with the arrangement, eQ Residential Fund III raised 37 million euros in new capital, and its fundraising will continue throughout 2025. The portfolio of eQ Residential Fund III consists of 19 residential properties completed between 2021 and 2024, comprising nearly 1,400 apartments located in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, Turku, and Tampere.

eQ Community Properties Fund – Sale of two healthcare properties

We assisted eQ Community Properties Fund in the sale of two healthcare properties to a fund managed by Northern Horizon. The properties have a total floor area of approximately 3,500 square meters. The two properties are located in Espoo and Lahti. The Espoo asset was completed in 2018 and the Lahti asset was completed in 2023. Both assets are operated by Attendo, the leading care provider in the Nordic region.

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