Tax

Roschier

Roschier‘s ’first-class’ tax department regularly provides tax advice connected to national and cross-border transactions, such as M&A, private equity work, investment rounds for growth companies, public company restructurings and tender offers. The team is also regularly involved in tax planning issues related to fund formations, changes in business models, incentive schemes and VAT. Head of the tax and structuring team Mika Ohtonen and Andreas Bussman are responsible for handling the firm’s transaction related tax work, while the ‘exceptional’ Ossi Haapaniemi focuses predominantly on tax disputes. Merja Raunio is highly experienced in transfer pricing matters.

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Testimonials

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‘First-class tax advice, always to the point.’
‘Ossi Haapaniemi is exceptional.’
‘Ossi Haapaniemi is a very experienced tax litigator. He is always available for customer and processes the tax disputes with high professionalism.’
‘Highly professional team with deep understanding of tax and corporate law.’
‘Professional, efficient, solution-providing and proactive team.’

Key clients

Pfizer Oy
Nets Holding A/S
Trevian Asset Management
Huhtamäki Oyj
Konecranes Oyj
IK Investment Partners
Nordic Capital
Assa Abloy AB
Ahlström Capital
Stora Enso Oyj
Telia Company
Borealis Group
Bravedo Group (ex. Barona Group)
Axcel
Neles Corporation
Bain Capital
Wolt
Suomen Autokauppa Oy (name changed to SAKA Finland Oy)
Mobidiag Oy
Fortum Oyj
Intera Partners
Nokia
Stockmann Oyj Abp
Warburg Pincus
Tilt Biotherapeutics Ltd
Oura

Work highlights

Advising Warburg Pincus on the acquisition of Epassi Group.
Advising Bain Capital on the €1.1bn tender offer for Caverion Oyj.
Successfully represented a client in the Supreme Administrative Court in a landmark case concerning the deductibility of interest expenses on intra-group loans resulting from an internal reorganisation involving a share acquisition.

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