Merilampi Attorneys Ltd

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Recognised for its expertise in transactions involving office, retail, logistics, hotel, residential and various public sector properties, Merilampi Attorneys Ltd is also active in development projects including the construction and finance elements. The group frequently receives mandates from insurance companies, real estate funds, real estate investors, construction businesses and development companies. Tommi Elo focuses on real estate transactions, while William Sjöberg advises on property acquisitions and sales, developments, and sale and lease back arrangements, and construction team head Annika Luhtanen handles housing issues.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Merilampi is always able to provide an efficient and functioning team to any type of assignment. The quality of the work is excellent despite time limitations.’
  • ‘Tommi Elo and William Sjöberg are pragmatic and very hands-on, and they are skilled in prioritising tasks in order to achieve the best overall result. Strong commitment throughout the process from preparations to post-closing actions.’

  • ‘William Sjöberg provides excellent client management and result driven legal services. Tommi Elo is a result driven professional, aiming to just get the best results for clients.’

  • ‘Merilampi provides good legal services for most real estate and construction related matters. Especially in real estate transactions they have good track record, and they are capable for handling the full package of legal services needed for real estate transactions.’

  • ‘William Sjöberg is maybe the most detail oriented lawyer I’ve worked with.'

Key clients

  • YIT Construction Ltd
  • Skanska
  • Hartela
  • Keva
  • Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company
  • Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company
  • Union Investment Real Estate GMBH
  • Nyfosa Finland Oy
  • Schroder Nordic Real Estate Fund
  • Citycon
  • abrdn
  • Niam
  • Sweco Group
  • Ylva
  • Avara
  • Pirkanmaa Hospital District
  • OP Real Estate Asset Management Ltd
  • City of Vantaa, VTK Kiinteistöt Ltd
  • Are Ltd
  • Senate Properties

Work highlights

  • Advised Hartela and Ilmarinen on the sale of the Ristikko shopping centre to Evli.
  • Advised eQ Community Properties Fund on its agreements in relation to a significant care property project.
  • Advised the City of Espoo on the sale and leaseback of three fire station properties.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tommi Elo, William Sjöberg, Annika Luhtanen