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.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘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

Other key lawyers

Matias Vikström