Mats Forsius

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

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I have over 10 years of experience in advising in employment law matters.

During my career, I have been involved in numerous complex domestic and international change situations – both in mergers and acquisitions and in internal change processes.

Having worked for four years as an in-house employment lawyer, I have gained a deeper understanding of our clients’ needs. I have a reputation of being pragmatic and cooperative.

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24 Pesula – Investment transaction

We advised 24 Pesula group in a transaction where Juuri Partners made an investment in Finland’s largest self-service laundry chain, 24 Pesula. Juuri Partners’ investment supports 24 Pesula’s strategy of strengthening its domestic market leadership, developing digital services, and expanding internationally. 24 Pesula, founded in 1999, has established a strong market position in the self-service laundry market with over 50 locations in Finland. The company has its own production facilities in Nokia, Finland. In the UK, 24 Pesula currently operates in four locations, and the company plans to expand into other international markets in the coming years. Juuri Partners is a Finnish private equity company, which invests in Finnish growth focused SMEs and offers financing to established and profitable SMEs in Finland.

Hanza AB – Acquisition of Leden Group

We acted as Finnish advisor to Hanza AB relating to its acquisition of all the shares in Leden Group Oy. Hanza AB is a Swedish mechanical engineering and electronics contract manufacturing company listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. Founded in 2008, the company has six manufacturing clusters in Sweden, Finland, Germany, Baltics, Central Europe and China and an annual turnover of approximately SEK 4.6 billion. Leden Group is a leading Finnish contract manufacturer specialising in sheet metal, machining and complex assembly. Leden Group has four production sites in Finland and one in Estonia and an annual turnover of approximately SEK 1.1 billion.

Pernod Ricard – Sale of local Nordic beverage brands to Hartwall

We acted as Finnish counsel to Pernod Ricard in the sale of a portfolio of local Nordic brands to Oy Hartwall Ab, an affiliate of the Danish group Royal Unibrew. Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and wine industry. The local portfolio of brands includes spirits, liqueurs and Finnish wine brands, the best-known being the liqueur Minttu, along with their related production assets based in Turku, Finland.

Exsitec – Acquisition of M-flow Finland

We advised Exsitec Holding AB in a transaction whereby it acquired all the shares in M-flow Finland Oy. M-flow Finland Oy is a Finnish company engaged in reselling Medius B2B standard S2P software-as-a-service solutions in Finland. Exsitec Holding AB is a Swedish company part of the Nordic Exsitec group, which has over 20 offices in the Nordics. Exsitec delivers digital solutions to improve its customers’ businesses.

Prevas Aktiebolag – Acquisition of majority of NMAC Group shares

We are acting as Finnish legal advisor to Prevas Aktiebolag in its acquisition of approximately 92 percent of the shares in NMAC Group Oy (‘Enmac’). This acquisition marks Prevas’ entry into the Finnish market and is aligned with its growth strategy, enabling future market synergies. Swedish Advokatfirman Lindahl KB is acting as lead legal counsel to Prevas Aktiebolag in this deal. Enmac was founded in 1983 and is a prominent player in the Finnish market offering advanced services in production process development, including advanced technical calculations, industrial automation, product development, as well as process and piping design. With approximately 200 employees and 8 locations in Finland, Enmac achieved a turnover of MEUR 23 in 2023. The transaction is subject to approval from the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.

Citycon – Outsourcing of finance activities related to Nordic Accounting and Lease Administration to Staria

We successfully acted as the lead external counsel for Citycon Plc in an arrangement whereby Citycon outsourced its Nordic Accounting and Lease Administration operations and related workforce in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Estonia to Staria Plc. The outsourcing is expected to take place as of 1 August 2024. With this outsourcing arrangement, Citycon aims to align the size and capabilities of the company’s finance organisation with its future development, ensuring it can adapt to meet the company’s needs at any given time. During the assignment, we assisted Citycon in drafting the necessary contract documentation and planning the contract negotiations and timetable. We led the outsourcing agreement negotiations and advised Citycon on employee transfer and data privacy related matters. We also coordinated legal advice for other in-scope countries. Citycon is the leading owner and developer of urban hubs in the Nordics and Baltics. Citycon’s 33 mixed-use, necessity-based centres are located in the major cities in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Estonia. Citycon transforms unique locations into sustainable communities and cities full of life, serving 140 million people each year and delivering long-term share value. Citycon brings value to communities by developing urban hubs for living, working, socialising and shopping. Citycon has extensive experience as an urban developer and uses its expertise in creating mixed-use centres that include retail, offices, hotels, housing, food & beverage as well as healthcare, culture and leisure services.

eQ Community Properties Fund – Sale of seven social infrastructure properties

We are assisting eQ Community Properties Fund in the sale of seven social infrastructure properties to Kinland AS. The value of the transaction is approximately EUR 29 million, and the portfolio comprises three preschool facilities and four child protection units from different parts of Finland. The portfolio consists of modern and energy-efficient properties that are long-term leased to leading operators in the industry. The Weighted Average Unexpired Lease Term (WAULT) is approximately 11 years. The transaction is expected to close on 17 December 2025.

Ålandsbanken – Consent solicitation process regarding T2 instruments and issue of SEK 350 million AT1 notes

We advised Ålandsbanken Abp in the consent solicitation process regarding its SEK 150,000,000 Tier 2 notes due December 2041 and SEK 200,000,000 Tier 2 notes due March 2043. The terms and conditions of the aforementioned instruments were amended by removing the write-down mechanisms in the consent solicitation process. In addition, we advised Ålandsbanken Abp on the issue of SEK 350 million Additional Tier 1 notes. The notes bear floating interest at the rate of STIBOR three months plus a margin of 3.35 per cent per annum. The AT1 notes were issued on 20 November 2025, and admitted to trading on the official list of Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. The instrument has no maturity date and qualifies as Additional Tier 1 capital in accordance with the EU Capital Requirements Regulation. The issue strengthens Ålandsbanken’s capital structure by taking advantage of favourable market conditions.

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