Corporate Advisory
Our integrated cross-border Corporate Advisory team includes some of the most skilled and sought-after corporate lawyers in the Nordic region, providing advice and client service of the highest quality. We are experienced in advising the boards and management of large Finnish and Swedish listed companies on complex corporate matters.
The team includes the architects of the Finnish Companies Act and lawyers who have written doctoral theses in Swedish and Finnish company law. Our proven ability to solve the most complex corporate issues has made us trusted advisors to several of the largest public and private companies in the Nordic region in relation to corporate governance, risk management, board liability and other matters, such as contractual and preventive risk counseling.
IFLR1000, M&AThe team has been extremely committed to deliver high quality advisory services on a practical level.
Together with specialists from our firm’s other practices, we have developed a module-based methodology for corporate compliance implementation covering, for example, general corporate governance, market abuse, anti-corruption, cartel prevention, data privacy and EHS (Environment, Health and Safety), which includes risk assessments, documentation and program implementation, as well as a crisis management first aid kit.
The Corporate Advisory practice has long-standing, solid relationships with corporate clients and private equity sponsors and a strong network among financial and strategic advisors. Our lawyers are involved in, and regularly take initiatives to develop, corporate governance on both the local and EU level.
Practice-related services
- Corporate governance
- Corporate compliance and investigations
- Corporate crisis management
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and business ethics
- Board and top management liability
- Board exposure with respect to insolvency
- Annual general meetings and extraordinary general meetings
- Stock market rules and regulations
- Market communication and disclosure regimes
- Capital structure optimization
- Share and share-related incentive schemes
- Takeover defense strategies
- Financial assistance, value transfers, related party transactions, and conflicts of interest
- Capital impairment and insolvency
- Corporate restructurings
Recognitions
Roschier’s Corporate Advisory practice is top-ranked by leading international independent legal directories, including Chambers Europe, The Legal 500, IFLR1000 and Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal). The firm has also won several prestigious awards, including the following most recent awards:
- Chambers Europe Awards: the Law Firm of the Year for Finland in 2024 and 2025;
- International Financial Law Review – IFLR European Awards: Law Firm of the Year for Finland in 2025;
- LMG Life Sciences Awards: Nordic Firm of the Year in 2025; and
- The Lawyer European Awards: the European Law Firm of the Year in 2023 and The Law Firm of the Year: Northern Europe in 2023.
This is what clients say about us:
“#1 M&A team for large, complex, and cross-border transactions”
– The Legal 500 2026, Commercial, corporate and M&A
“Roschier stands out in the Swedish market as a powerhouse of professionalism, strategic insight, and client focus. The team has a unique ability to combine deep technical legal knowledge with a highly commercial approach, making them invaluable for complex cross-border transactions and strategic matters.”
– The Legal 500 2026, Commercial, corporate and M&A
“Roschier has a market-leading team that is widely revered for its broad corporate offering and international capabilities. It regularly advises on mergers and demergers, public cash tender offers and private equity transactions, and is particularly strong in cross-border mandates involving the Nordic countries, with offices in Helsinki and Stockholm.”
– Chambers & Partners 2026, Corporate/M&A
Roschier’s excellent knowledge of market practice and its commercially sound approach to all matters makes working with Roschier easy.”
– Chambers Global 2025, Corporate/M&A
“Roschier always offer practical solutions based on thorough legal analysis and knowledge of market conditions.”
– Chambers Global 2025, Corporate/M&A
“Roschier is able to provide high quality advice on a wide variety of topics, including on complex or abnormal situations.”
– Chambers Global 2025, Corporate/M&A
“This practice stands out for its exceptional blend of legal expertise, dedication to client service, and innovative approach to solving complex issues. One of the key strengths of the team is their deep understanding of not only the law but also the specific industries and markets they serve.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Commercial, Corporate and M&A
“Best law firm in Finland with the ability to address all problems and provide the best advice.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Commercial, Corporate and M&A
“They are very skilled and professional and most importantly commercial – bringing their own proposal to solve issues in a market practice manner. They are also skilled in communication and socially which ensures that you can let them represent your company.”
– IFLR1000 2025, M&A
“Roschier is simply top notch in Finland and Sweden. It is a true full-service law firm with highly skilled lawyers in each area of expertise. It provides an outstanding service with swift responses to all matters.”
– Chambers Global 2024, Corporate/M&A
