KPMG Law in Finland‘s practice is well versed in acting for both public and private clients on key matters, including portfolio management, project financings, land use issues, planning work, restructurings and real estate transactions. Helsinki-based Kai Soini, who has extensive experience in handling real estate development projects with M&A and renewable energy transactions, co-leads the practice alongside Turku-based Jaska Ikäheimonen, who is recommended for dispute resolution.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The real estate and construction practice at KPMG Law in Finland is unique. Their varied experience makes the team a trusted partner.’
  • ‘Partner Kai Soini is readily available and offers practical solutions. Legal Counsel Jaska Ikäheimonen is diligent and can execute complex transactions and structuring.’
  • ‘Kai Soini is our connecting partner with versatile and professional abilities.’
  • ‘The total delivery package was unique. The team has comprehensive knowledge of the energy business, real estate and construction practices, related law and local environment. All team members demonstrated proficient customer service and a do attitude.’
  • ‘Excellent knowledge within the construction practice. The team worked well, delegating questions within the team and getting replies to us.’
  • ‘Individuals within the team had practical knowledge of their respective business areas.’

Key clients

  • Gren Estonia Oy / Gren Group
  • Finsilva Oyj
  • Dasos Capital
  • Tornator Oyj
  • Hiedanrannan Kehitys Oy
  • Novart Oy
  • Bluet Oy Ltd
  • Peab Oy
  • Pohjola Rakennus Group PRG Oy
  • Pohjola Rakennus Oy Suomi
  • EKE-Finance Oy
  • EKE-Rakennus Oy
  • Lujatalo Oy
  • Lakea Oy
  • Y-Säätiö
  • Aura Rakennus Oy
  • KIP Infra Oy
  • City of Turku
  • Turun Satama Oy
  • Blue Industry Park Oy
  • City of Imatra
  • City of Porvoo
  • Siuntio Invest
  • Kajaanin Energiatuotanto Oy
  • Levi Living Oy
  • Fastighetsstiftelsen för Svenska Kulturfonden
  • Salo IoT Campus
  • Ålandsbanken Rahastoyhtiö Oy
  • NCC Suomi Oy
  • Vapo Terra Oy

Work highlights

  • Advised Hiedanrannan Kehitys Oy on the formation of comprehensive practical solutions to a large variety of issues from financial, commercial, legal and tax perspectives.
  • Advised Finsilva Plc on entering into cooperation with Pohjan Voima Oy regarding the development of a portfolio of five onshore wind power, solar PV and hybrid projects located in Central Finland, Pirkanmaa and South Ostrobothnia, with a potential for approximately 500 MW in total.
  • Advised RP Cap Oy on the sale of RP Logistics Oy to Olmar Finland Group.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kai Soini, Jaska Ikäheimonen