Markus Rahnu
Senior Associate, Member of the Finnish Bar
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I advise domestic and international clients on complex mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital transactions, offering strategic guidance with a strong focus on cross-border and local deals across technology (including defence tech and dual-use industries), healthcare, finance, energy, and infrastructure. I also guide growth-stage companies and venture investors through pivotal financing rounds and support investors with Finland`s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regulations.
Having refined my skills in leading global markets as a visiting lawyer at a top-tier U.S. law firm and having done a secondment to an in-house M&A team, I bring a business-driven and solutions-oriented approach that anticipates market shifts and sector-specific nuances. Whether structuring a cross-border acquisition or advising on a domestic carve-out, I position every transaction for sustained, long-term value.
My background spans roles across top law firms, asset management, and advising early-stage tech startups. This breadth gives me a well-rounded perspective on both the legal and commercial dimensions of M&A and private equity market. I’m fluent in English, Finnish, and Estonian, the latter of which allows me to provide unique regional insight also into the Baltic market and support clients navigating opportunities between Finland and Estonia — bridging connections and enhancing value across these jurisdictions.