Finland has become an attractive location for international investors seeking reliable and profitable investment targets.

Finland has a strong, stable economy and a predictable political environment. As a member of the euro zone, Finland is highly accessible for European investors. Finland’s real estate market has been a popular target for international funds for many years.

Recently, investments in industrial facilities and in infrastructure have been on the rise as well, with the emphasis being on energy projects, most prominently renewable energies. This trend is expected to continue.

In this booklet, we provide an overview of the central legal issues and aspects of taxation that an international investor will be facing when acquiring or divesting a project in Finland.

Articles

Structure of a Finnish SPV

Financing for Finnish projects

Contract drafting for project acquisitions

Liability and diligence in M&A transactions

Merger Control and FDI Control

Taxation of a project acquisition in Finland

Loss carryforwards in Finnish share deals