General Commercial
Commercial contracts are at the core of our practice, representing the nerve tissue of business and, hence, enormous value to our clients. Our key strength in advising on commercial contracts, offering considerable benefits to our clients, is our ability to draw on the expertise and knowledge of the full range of our practice areas and industry sectors.
Many of our lawyers have gained valuable experience from working as in-house counsel at major corporations or on secondments with our clients. We also work closely with a number of law firms across Europe to give our clients seamless cross-border service.
IFLR1000, M&ADiligence, high quality and generally very good service.
The regulatory environment and legal practice relating to general commercial matters are subject to constant change, reflecting the globalization of and developments in the underlying business models. We follow the dynamic development in the field of international contract law closely, for example through our Dispute Resolution attorneys acting as arbitrators in both national and international commercial disputes, and through various exchanges with representatives from the academic world.
Practice-related services
- Supply
- Distribution
- Maintenance
- Outsourcing
- Franchising
- Joint ventures
Recognitions
Roschier’s General Commercial practice is top-ranked by leading international independent legal directories, including Chambers Europe, The Legal 500 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;
- 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:
“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 Europe 2026, Corporate/M&A
“The M&A team at Roschier has a pragmatic approach and is service-minded and responsive, while having a deep knowledge of the relevant industries and the M&A market.”
– Chambers Global 2026, Corporate/M&A
“Roschier boasts an exceptional full-service department advising both local and international clients on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious work. The team frequently assists with business and digital transformation programmes. The lawyers are knowledgeable in IT outsourcing mandates, software licensing and procurement matters, and also handle data protection issues. Roschier’s clientele includes prominent international telecoms companies, streaming services and network operators.”
– Chambers Europe 2026, Corporate/M&A
“They maintain a dominant practice in high-stakes litigation and arbitration, representing a benchmark for complex contentious matters, and the firm is renowned for its transactional excellence, demonstrating sophisticated capabilities in structuring and negotiating complex commercial agreements.”
– The Legal 500 2026, TMT
“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
“Compared to other firms, this team excels in both their technical legal knowledge and their ability to build lasting, trust-based relationships with clients. They offer a personalised, client-centric approach that consistently exceeds expectations, making them a go-to choice for any complex legal matter.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Commercial, Corporate and M&A
“The individuals I work with truly set this firm apart. Each member of the team demonstrates a remarkable level of professionalism, expertise, and dedication. They consistently go above and beyond to understand the nuances of my needs and deliver tailored, strategic solutions.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Commercial, Corporate and M&A
“Roschier is our go-to law firm in Sweden. They are outstanding. They provide world-class client service and tailor their advice in a sound commercial way.”
– IFLR1000 2025, M&A
“Roschier has an excellent understanding of not only legal aspects but also commercial elements. The law firm provides valuable support and leadership in negotiation tactics.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, TMT
“Roschier’s commitment to providing top-tier service is evident in every interaction, and as a team they are very responsive.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, Information Technology
“Simply stellar team with great individuals. Strategic out-of-the box thinkers that can contribute exceptional value.”
– The Legal 500 2025, TMT
