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Tax
Bird & Bird‘s tax practice is valued for its expertise in corporate income tax, M&A-related tax services, VAT and other indirect tax, personal tax and fund structuring mandates. The team is regularly instructed by a roster of domestic and international companies, individuals, families, and non-profit organisations, and is led by Ville Alahuhta, who has specific expertise in the tax issues involved in M&A transactions and private equity funds.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Growing and a forward-looking team led by very energetic Ville Alahuhta.’
- ‘Ville Alahuhta is always willing to go the extra mile and prove that he is worth the trust.’
- ‘They have a strong team, led by Ville Alahuhta, who can cover a wide range of tax issues.’
- ‘We mainly work with Ville Alahuhta, who is very responsive and provides practical solutions. We have also worked with Matias Vikström, who specialises in VAT and has in-depth knowledge of VAT.’
- ‘Very dynamic, knowledgeable and always available.’
- ‘Ville Alahuhta leads a rising team in the Finnish tax market. Solid performer, hard-working and always available.’
- ‘Ville Alahuhta: manages the team with efficiency and provides practical advice in a nutshell, also in complex issues. Further, Ville understands commercial and other issues of the matter at hand.’
- ‘Bird & Bird’s Tax practice in Helsinki stands out for its deep expertise in domestic and international tax law. Their pragmatic approach, paired with a deep understanding of the client's business objectives, positions them as a top choice for navigating sophisticated tax issues. The team has introduced efficiencies through clear, client-oriented communication and is noted for its collaboration across disciplines and jurisdictions.’
Key clients
- Oji Holdings Corporation
- S-Bank Plc
- Holiday Club Resorts Oy
- FCG Finnish Consulting Group Oy
- Logitech Group
- Nordtreat Group Oy
- Ekokuljetus group
- Legendary Capital Oy
- Slättö Förvaltning
- Government of Åland
Work highlights
- Advised Oji Holdings on the acquisition of Walki Group from private equity firm One Equity Partners.
- Advised S-Bank Plc on its acquisition of Finnish private customer, asset management and investment services operations of Svenska Handelsbanken AB.
- Advised Inission AB on its public takeover process concerning Finnish listed company Enedo Plc.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ville Alahuhta