Private Equity

Private Equity

We will provide you with well-considered and practical solutions for every phase of your investment.

Our Private Equity service is one of the cornerstones of our firm, offering unparalleled expertise and comprehensive legal services to clients across the investment spectrum.

With our robust team of seasoned legal professionals, we deliver strategic and innovative legal solutions tailored to the needs of private equity sponsors, venture capital investors, asset managers, and institutional investors.

Comprehensive expertise

We advise leading international and Nordic private equity sponsors on their transactions in the Finnish market. Our expertise covers the full range of M&A transactions for private equity firms and their portfolio companies across various industries and sectors. We regularly advise on:

  • leveraged buyouts and consortium deals
  • investments and divestitures
  • take-private transactions
  • add-on acquisitions
  • joint ventures
  • recapitalisations and restructurings.

We also have vast experience in tax structuring, debt financing, management incentivisation programmes, and ESG reviews associated with private equity transactions.

Our team has market-leading expertise in minority investments and fund formation. Each project is supported by experts who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, ensuring that we provide holistic support at every stage of the investment lifecycle.

Chambers Europe, Chambers Global, The Legal 500 and Best Lawyers International consistently rank our services and our lawyers among Finland’s best.

Client-centric approach

We pride ourselves on our client-centric approach, emphasising agility, responsiveness, and proactive engagement. Our processes are optimised through the use of AI and advanced legal technologies to enhance efficiency and precision. As active members of industry associations such as the Finnish Venture Capital Association and Invest Europe, we stay at the forefront of industry trends, providing our clients with strategic counsel and forward-thinking solutions.

Global reach, local expertise

Operating at the intersection of local market knowledge and international best practices, we are uniquely positioned to assist clients with cross-border transactions. Our extensive network and deep understanding of regulatory landscapes and market practices ensure that our clients navigate the complexities of investments – whether international or domestic – with confidence and success.

Latest references

We acted as Finnish counsel to SuperOffice AS, backed by Axcel, in its acquisition of Lyyti Oy from Finnish private equity firm Vaaka Partners and other sellers. Lyyti is a leading event management software company for physical, digital and hybrid events with a strong customer base in Finland, Sweden and France. SuperOffice is a leading provider of customer relationship management (CRM) software for small and medium-sized businesses across Northern Europe. Axcel is a Nordic private equity firm with a focus on technology, business services and industrials, healthcare, and consumer sectors.
Case published 9.12.2025
We advised General Catalyst as lead investor on ICEYE’s EUR 150 million series E funding round, valuing the company at EUR 2.4 billion. ICEYE is the world leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite systems and operates the largest SAR constellation globally. Its technology delivers objective, near real-time Earth observation in any weather or light conditions, enabling governments and institutions to manage risks and respond faster. General Catalyst is a global investment and transformation company, partnering with leading entrepreneurs to build toward global resiliency and applied AI. Its portfolio includes companies such as Airbnb, Snap, Stripe, Mistral AI, Hubspot, Anduril, Helsing and Legora. We advised General Catalyst on this transaction in collaboration with the US law firm Goodwin. 
Case published 8.12.2025
We are assisting CapMan Growth in making a significant investment in Factory, a Finnish restaurant chain known for its high-quality homemade meals and excellent value for money. The investment supports Factory’s ambitious growth strategy to expand nationwide and strengthen its presence also in shopping centres. Industry veteran Aku Vikström also joins as a co-investor and member of the board to support the company. Factory is a restaurant chain that specialises in high-quality homemade meals. In addition to buffet offerings, Factory provides catering services for meetings and events. All dishes are prepared in Factory’s own restaurant kitchens by the restaurants’ own chefs, and the menu focuses on diverse, high-quality home cooking. The company currently operates 22 restaurants in Southern Finland and employs around 200 people. CapMan Growth is a leading Finnish growth investor that makes significant investments in entrepreneur-led growth companies with turnover of €10–200 million. CapMan Growth is part of CapMan, which is a leading Nordic private equity investor engaged in active value creation work. CapMan has been listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange since 2001.
Case published 2.12.2025
We supported byFounders.vc as the Finnish counsel in their investment in DataCrunch Oy in a USD 64 million Series A funding round. DataCrunch provides scalable AI compute solutions from energy-efficient data centers in Iceland and Finland. byFounders.vc is the community-powered early-stage venture fund investing in globally ambitious teams connected to the Nordic and Baltic countries.
Case published 11.9.2025

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