Real estate and construction

Borenius

Borenius’ real estate and construction practice stands out for its extensive experience in advising on real estate transactions, construction projects, and renewable energy matters. The firm is regularly instructed by sellers, buyers, financing banks, and both domestic and international investors on real estate developments. Additionally, the practice is particularly strong in major transactions involving residential, social, and healthcare properties, as well as in construction projects related to zoning, land use, and sectors such as the energy and pharmaceuticals industries. Christian Fogelholm, who is skilled at assisting both international and national clients with real estate transactions, jointly co-heads the practice with Casper Herler, Ari Kaarakainen, Emma Niemistö, Leif Laitinen, Hanna Lehtinen, and Heidi Malmberg.

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‘Leif Laitinen is our long-term trusted adviser. He treats his clients and colleagues extremely well and takes everybody into consideration. He provides a high level of availability. We highly recommend him.’
‘Very good relationship with partner in charge of our cases. Exceptional availability and great understanding of our cases.’
‘To our experience, Borenius provides exceptional hands-on partner contribution. We have always received second-to-none service.’
‘Christian Fogelholm is a clever and highly skilled lawyer with a business-oriented mindset. We appreciate his calm and analytical approach, which has steered us through difficult negotiations and situations in the prevailing market. Emma Niemistö is likely the most solution-oriented and skilled construction lawyer.'
‘Hanna Lehtinen has provided invaluable support to all of our businesses. She is very easy to work with, has a strong motivation to make things happen, and is one of the most efficient people I know. She digests new information very quickly and produces high-quality documentation.’

Key clients

Cerberus Capital Management
Abrdn Investments Limited
Partners Group
Governia
Kruunuasunnot
S-Bank
Citycon
Technopolis
Ilmarinen
Metso Corporation
Gasgrid Finland
Anglo American
Agnico Eagle Mines
Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber lithium project
Yara
Nordkalk
Mawson Gold
OX2
Neoen
B Capital
Encavis
Areim AB
Renewable Power Capital
Gasgrid
Nordea Life
BASF

Work highlights

Advised Kruunuasunnot and its parent Governia on the sale of 1,200 rental homes to global investment firm KKR.
Advised Gasgrid on three major cross-border hydrogen distribution pipeline projects.
Advised Metso Corporation on the development of its modern technology centre.

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