Borenius‘ real estate, environment and construction practice assists clients with real estate transactions, construction projects and mandates in the renewable energy sector. Group co-head Christian Fogelholm focuses on real estate transactions, while managing partner Casper Herler handles a range of advice related to environmental law, natural resources and infrastructure projects; and fellow co-head Ari Kaarakainen specialises in transactions with a particular emphasis on real estate and infrastructure work. The team’s capabilities were strengthened in May 2023 by the arrival of construction practitioner Emma Niemistö, who advises on infrastructure and industrial projects, with expertise in international forms of contracting; she leads the new projects and construction team. Leif Laitinen joined the practice in 2024 from HPP Attorneys.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Borenius' real estate and construction team is extremely capable of providing a first-class service and truly stands out in the market.'
‘Borenius' environment related team is second to none in Finland. The team headed by Casper Herler possesses - in addition to stellar legal expertise - in depth knowledge about the relevant industries, authorities and other stakeholders. Their ability to leverage this in advisory is exceptional.’
‘Ari Kaarakainen and Simon Ekman are both very solid real estate professionals.’
‘Associate Mari Ihatsu stands out.'
Key clients
- Partner’s Group AG
- Citycon Finland Ltd.
- Varma Mutual Pension Company
- Abrdn
- Cerberus
- S-Bank Plc
- Cromwell EREIT Management Pte. Ltd.
- Sponda Plc
- Fennia Mutual Insurance Company
- Governia
- NREP
- Ilmarinen
- Technopolis
- Anglo American
- Agnico Eagle Mines
- Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber lithium project
- Mawson Gold
- Yara
- Nordkalk
Work highlights
- Advised Kruunuasunnot on the sale of over 1,200 rental homes to global investment firm KKR.
- Advised a fund managed by NREP on the acquisition of Retail Centre Grani from VVT Kiinteistösijoitus.
- Advised Anglo American on the licensing and project planning of a rich world class nickel-copper-PGM deposit named Sakatti in Northern Finland.
Lawyers
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Ari Kaarakainen
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Leif Laitinen
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Christian Fogelholm, Casper Herler, Ari Kaarakainen, Emma Niemistö