Tom Fagernäs
Partner
Krogerus
More informationReputed for its depth of expertise across a broad spectrum of capital markets mandates, Krogerus‘ capital markets and public M&A department offers full-service advice to its clients, including handling high-profile IPOs, large-scale rights issuances, buybacks and debt issuances, tender offers, liability management transactions, and public M&A, as well as providing regulatory assistance. Tom Fagernäs leads the team and assists clients with domestic and cross-border capital markets transactions, ranging from debt and equity transactions to public takeovers, increasingly involving distressed situations. Mårten Knuts is adept in domestic and cross-border capital markets and financing transactions, including takeovers, as well as financial regulatory matters; while Paul Raade focuses on transactional mandates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team provides a broad set of skills and experience in the field. As a customer, you feel that the different aspects and alternatives are analysed thoroughly from the aspect of both opportunities and risks.’
‘Efficiency, delivery and ability to understand business situation of the customer.’
‘Mårten Knuts is second to none.’
‘Tom Fagernäs, heading the Capital Markets group - Really capable guy and easy to deal with. Paul Raade, partner with strong knowhow of capital markets law.’
‘Solid and experienced and above all knowledgeable.’
‘Mårten Knuts, Tom Fargernäs and Paul Raade - all of them are knowledgeable and efficient.’
‘A young and extremely innovative and dynamic team!’
‘Mårten Knuts and Tom Fagernäs really stand out. Paul Raade is making waves.’
Key clients
- Nokia
- Nordea Bank
- Sampo
- Mandatum
- JC Switzerland Holding
- HKScan
- Hartwall Capital
- Carnegie Investment Bank
- Lamor Corporation
- Alisa Bank (formerly known as Fellow Bank)
Work highlights
- Advising Sampo as the lead counsel in its strategic review of Mandatum, which was initially announced in December 2022.
- Advised Nokia on two share buy-back programmes, both of €300m.
- Advised Lamor Corporation on the public offering and listing of its inaugural €25m senior secured high-yield green bond.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Mårten Knuts
Managing Partner
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Paul Raade
Partner
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tom Fagernäs