FDI & Protective Security
Regulatory reviews of assets critical to society are rapidly increasing in scope, complexity and importance. As governmental authorities are still adapting and the trend is to tighten or set up new FDI screening mechanisms, experienced legal advisors are key. We guide our clients through the entire national process relating to the Finnish foreign direct investment (FDI) regime and the Swedish Protective Security Act. This includes the EU screening process with the European Commission as well as the rules specific to real estate transactions.
To ensure that our clients continue to receive the best possible advice, we draw on our significant transactional, real estate, merger control, regulatory policy, defense sector and trade law expertise.
But our guidance does not stop there. Thanks to our worldwide FDI network of partner firms, we also support clients in multijurisdictional FDI assessments and ensure that the national reviews and notifications are handled by Tier 1 experts in Europe, the United States and Asia.
Our team has significant practical and strategical insight and perspective on the broader EU policy landscape and maintains excellent relationships with government officials in Finland, Sweden and at the EU Commission. This enables us to keep our clients one step ahead in terms of legislative and policy developments in this fast-moving environment.
Practice-related services
- Feasibility studies
- Transactional support
- Filings and regulatory strategy
- Multi-jurisdictional advice and coordination
Recognitions
Roschier’s FDI & Protective Security practice is top-ranked by leading international independent legal directories, including Chambers Europe, The Legal 500, GCR 100 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; 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:
“The team is made up of very client-focused, bright and nice individuals who are also very talented. It’s a pleasure working with them.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, Competition/European Law
“I would highlight the team’s expertise, pragmatism, highly business-oriented advice and speed.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, Competition/European Law
“We appreciate the team’s in-depth legal and industry knowledge, including its policy-making and communication skills, as well as its strong and long-term commitment.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, Competition/European Law
“We always feel we have a strong dialogue and collaboration with the firm.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, Competition/European Law
“They are best in class in terms of competence and experience.”
– The Legal 500 2025, EU and Competition
“They are a great team with great competence and speed.”
– The Legal 500 2025, EU and Competition
“A highly competent, experienced, and responsive team that has good contacts with the authority.”
– The Legal 500 2025, EU and Competition
“Expertise, creative solutions, political and communication savvy.”
– The Legal 500 2025, EU & Competition
“The work that Roschier have done for us has been an exceptional service.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, Real Estate
“Roschier are excellent at running things and driving outcomes. They understand the bigger picture.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, Real Estate
“The team is very professional and committed to providing high-quality work under pressure. Response time is always fast, and every problem is solved during the process. Also, they understand client needs and adhere to deadlines.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Real Estate and Construction
“Roschier has a strong real estate team with individual lawyers ranging from very experienced partners to extremely talented lawyers. As a law firm, their large scale gives valuable support from other specialty areas.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Real Estate and Construction
“Exceptional communication skills, enthusiastic people and willingness to work throughout the projects from the beginning until the very last point.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Real Estate and Construction
“The team understands our company very well, the business, and the environment we are active in. They are solution-oriented and very good at finding possible ways to handle both challenges and difficulties. They have skills in the real estate area that are at the highest level compared to other firms.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Real Estate
“Considerate, deeply knowledgeable and professional, good personal touch.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Real Estate and Construction
“Best real estate team in Sweden.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Real Estate
“The team has provided outstanding support in a very complicated and sensitive matter.”
– Chambers Europe 2024, Competition/European Law
“The team is extremely smart and client focused, extremely responsive and interested in the topic with some creative solutions.”
– Chambers Europe 2024, Competition/European Law
“The team provides high-class expertise and versatile know-how.”
– Chambers Europe 2024, Competition/European Law
“The team is solution-oriented and very good at finding possible ways to handle challenges and difficulties. The lawyers have skills in the real estate area at the highest level.”
– Chambers Europe 2024, Real Estate
