Antti Ihamuotila

Antti is ranked as one of the leading capital markets experts in Finland by Chambers Global, Chambers Europe, IFLR1000, The Legal 500 and Lexology Index.

This is what clients say about Antti:

“Antti is the best ECM lawyer in Finland. He has seen so many deals, clients and situations that he will always have some reference when we discuss new opportunities.”
– Chambers Europe 2026, Capital Markets

“With his long experience and solution-driven and helpful approach, Antti Ihamuotila is a go-to person in any capital markets-related matter.”
– Chambers Europe 2026, Capital Markets

“Antti Ihamuotila is clearly the go-to person in Finland for many topics, particularly for capital markets and public M&A related questions. Very well connected in Finland, with a clear leadership position and unbeatable experience in public M&A topics, particularly. Also, Antti’s international legal background gives him a unique edge in the Finnish markets.”
– The Legal 500 2026, Capital Markets

“Antti Ihamuotila is a leading profile, combining international experience with good presentation and social skills.”
– The Legal 500 2026, Capital Markets

“Antti Ihamuotilla is one of the most knowledgeable Finnish lawyers in the market and the legal counsel of choice for Finnish equity offerings.”
– The Legal 500 2026, Capital Markets

“With his long experience and solution-driven and helpful approach, Antti Ihamuotila is a go-to person in any capital markets-related matter.”
– Chambers Global 2026, Capital Markets

“Antti is the best ECM lawyer in Finland. He has seen so many deals, clients and situations that he will always have some reference when we discuss new opportunities.”
– Chambers Global 2026, Capital Markets

“Antti gave us really good advice and was available all the time. He is always ready to help.”
– Chambers Global 2025, Capital Markets

“Antti is simply brilliant. He has the capability and expertise to solve issues and drive any project forward.”
– Chambers Global 2025, Capital Markets

“Antti Ihamuotila has an international background and an excellent understanding of international transactions, and he is also great in dealing with international banks.”
– Chambers Global 2024, Capital Markets

“He provides outstanding work and has strong experience.”
– Chambers Global 2024, Capital Markets

“Antti Ihamuotila is the most capable capital markets lawyer in the country. Unique international experience.”
– The Legal 500 2024, Capital Markets

“Antti Ihamuotila communicates extremely well and has a profound understanding of the clients’ needs and has vast experience especially from various capital markets transactions. Antti is a pleasure to work with and would recommend him to anyone.”
– The Legal 500 2024, Capital Markets

“Antti Ihamuotila is the best lawyer in the country. Broad experience provides unique perspective and depth of knowledge.”
– The Legal 500 2024, Commercial, Corporate and M&A

“Fantastic knowledge and judgement.”
– IFLR1000 2023/2024 (33rd edition)

“One of the best attorneys I have worked with, including those in London and NYC. Personable, knowledgeable, unflappable, creative.”
– IFLR1000 2023/2024 (33rd edition)

Antti Ihamuotila’s experience includes advising:

• Kojamo plc and its wholly owned subsidiary Lumo Kodit Oy in the landmark acquisition of a large Finnish housing portfolio owned by Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company as well as financing of the transaction through issuance of special rights entitling to shares and acquisition financing facility of EUR 600 million;
• Sampo in termination of its SDR arrangement and direct listing of the Sampo A Share on Nasdaq Stockholm;
• Posti Group Corporation on its landmark initial public offering and listing of shares on the Official List of Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd;
• CVC-led consortium in the recommended cash tender offer for all shares in WithSecure Corporation;
• Apollo in the EUR 392 million contested public cash tender offer for all the shares in Purmo Group Oyj;
• Nokia in its acquisition of Infinera;
• Solidium in convertible bond investment in satellite imaging company ICEYE;
• Rovio Entertainment Corporation in the EUR 700 million all cash takeover of all shares in Rovio by Sega Europe;
• Nordic Lights Corporation in Methode Electronics Inc.’s approximately EUR 132 million takeover offer for Nordic Lights;
• Sitowise Group Plc on its initial public offering and listing of shares on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd;
• Adelis and Puuilo Oyj on the main list IPO on Nasdaq Helsinki of Puuilo Oyj;
• Neles Corporation in the merger with Valmet Oyj;
• Bain Capital in the EUR 2.1 billion public cash tender offer for all shares in Ahlstrom-Munksjö;
• Neles in Alfa Laval’s EUR 1.7 billion recommended public cash tender offer for all the shares in Neles Corporation;
• Finnair in its EUR 500 million rights offering;
• EQT and Musti Group Oyj on the IPO of Musti Group Oyj on the official list of Nasdaq Helsinki;
• Coronaria in its mandatory public offer for Silmäasema, which resulted in over 90% acceptances and delisting of Silmäasema;
• Tieto Corporation in its merger with EVRY ASA;
• Loxam S.A.S in its EUR 970 million public tender offer for Ramirent Plc;
• Investor consortium led by ANTA Sports Products Limited in the EUR 4.6 billion public offer for Amer Sports Corporation;
• AS Tallink Grupp in the listing of the group’s shares on Nasdaq Helsinki;
• Orkla ASA in their public tender offer for Kotipizza Group Oyj;
• Kojamo Plc on its initial public offering and listing of shares on Nasdaq Helsinki.

Roschier, Partner (2015-); Chair of the Board (2024-)
Latham & Watkins LLP /London, Partner (2009-2015)
Latham & Watkins LLP /London, Senior Associate (2005-2009)
Freshfields /London, Associate (2000-2005)
Roschier-Holmberg & Waselius, Attorneys Ltd., Associate Lawyer (1998-1999)

Member of the Finnish Bar Association
Member of the New York State Bar

“Accessing the US Capital Markets from Outside the United States” with A. F. Cohen et al., International Financial Law Review, 2009 (updated editions in 2011 and 2013)

Harvard Law School, LLM. (2000)
Helsinki University, LL.M. (1998)

English, Finnish, Swedish