Waselius‘s ’highly competent’ M&A, corporate and commercial department assists clients with domestic and international transactions, including the sale, purchase and financing of companies and businesses, joint ventures, mergers, takeovers, private equity and venture capital transactions, and management buy-outs. Christoffer Waselius, who focuses on M&A, and Jaakko Huhtala, who has combined expertise in M&A transactions and general corporate law as well as financial and insurance regulatory matters, jointly lead the team.

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  • ‘Extremely responsive and pleasant to work with! Strong focus on contributing with actually valuable advice.'
  • 'Christoffer Waselius - a man for all seasons. His presence brings true weight to the negotiation table. ’
  • ‘Jaakko Huhtala is a very pragmatic adviser. Knowledgeable and gives trustworthy advice.’

  • ‘Highly competent team.’

  • ‘Jaakko Huhtala has experience as an entrepreneur in the finance industry which shows up in a good way.’

Key clients

  • Visma
  • Hedin Mobility Group AB
  • Equitix
  • Eitrium
  • YOC AG
  • adesso SE
  • Neova
  • Loomis AB
  • Heimdall Terminals
  • Essity Group
  • Accent Equity 2008 L.P.
  • NCS Finland Oy
  • Hanken
  • Life Finland

Work highlights

  • Advised Hedin Automotive on reaching an agreement with Delta Motor Group Oy for the acquisition of all shares in Delta Auto Oy as well as the operative business of Delta Motor Group Oy.
  • Advised YOC AG (ETR), a listed German mobile ad tech company, on the acquisition of Nostemedia Oy, a Finnish digital marketing specialist company.
  • Advised Essity on the divestment of its shares in Encore Ympäristöpalvelut Oy to Stena Recycling Oy.

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Christoffer Waselius, Jaakko Huhtala