Boutique Finnish law firm I&O Partners
was established in 2016. It operates out of Helsinki.
Focusses / specialisms
Among the various financial and corporate domains, the firm is particularly strong in M&A.
The team is noted to have doubled its public and private M&A transaction volume in comparison to its first accounting period and has a solid position in the Finnish mid-market. With strength in the domestic private equity and healthcare space, the firm advises a mix of private equity, venture capital, growth clients and industrial clients on complex domestic transactions.
The M&A team has extensive experience in distress finance arrangements and together with the firm’s finance practice, often advises on transactions involving distressed M&A elements and acts as borrower’s counsel in distressed finance situations.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
During this research period the firm focused on M&A deals, more specifically in the agriculture, pharmaceutical, sports and transport sectors.
Key clients
Key clients include Summa Equity, Sentica Partners, Juuri Partners, Lifeline Ventures, Mahindra & Mahindra, Cabonline Group/HIG Capital, North Wall Capital, FourWorld Capital Management, VR Group, Handelsbanken and LähiTapiola.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2023/2024)
M&A
"Very professional and experienced team and always helpful throughout the process."
"Good availability, innovative ideas."
Risto Ojantakanen
"Wide experience, excellent knowledge particularly in corporate law."
"I have worked with Risto for 20 years and his integrity and professionalism are great."
