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We have advised on real estate transactions worth several billions of euros. Our experience covers the entire field of the professional real estate business: We have been involved in developing residential blocks, apartments, commercial spaces, shopping centers, industrial sites and public transport infrastructure. Do contact us and we will be happy to share our experience to support you in achieving your goals.”
Saara Paronen
Managing Partner
+358 40 521 3687
saara.paronen@valupartners.fi
”I have often said I became a real estate and construction lawyer by apprenticeship. I grew into the real estate and construction industry during my university days and I have had the opportunity to grow with the highest caliber of colleagues and clients, starting in national real estate interest organization and moving on to first class law firms.” Professional experience: Partner, Borenius Attorneys Ltd, 2016-2023 Specialist Partner, Borenius Attorneys Ltd, 2013-2016 Partner, Project Law Attorneys, 2008-2012 Associate, Jukka Aho & Co Project Law Consultants, 2001-2008 Notary, District Court of Helsinki, 2000-2001 Lawyer, The Finnish Real Estate Federation, 1997-2000 Assistant Legal Counsel, The Finnish Real Estate Federation 1992-1997 Koulutus ja ammattipätevyydet: Attorney-at-law, 2008 Master of laws with court training, 2001 Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 1996
Jani Ylä-Autio
Partner
+358 40 769 8260
jani.yla-autio@valupartners.fi
"Real estate and property development have been an essential part of my professional life. Over the years my assignments have divided largely between real estate and corporate transactions. The development of the real estate industry in Finland and the substantially increased relevance of foreign investors have given me an opportunity to participate in the most demanding projects within the real estate industry in Finland assisting both domestic and foreign clients. During my career I have assisted in hundreds of real estate related major assignments and been involved in the development, sale and acquisition of the most prominent real estates in Finland." Professional experience: Partner, Managing Partner and Chair of the Board, Merilampi Attorneys Ltd., 2005–2023 Senior Associate, Roschier, Attorneys Ltd., 2000–2005 Visiting lawyer, Nokia Corporation, 2001 Notary, District Court of Tammisaari, 1999–2000 Associate, Merilampi, Marttila & Laitasalo Attorneys Ltd., 1997–1999 Education and professional admissions: Attorney-at-law, 2001 Master of Laws with court training, 2000 Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 1997 Foreign studies, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Germany, 1994–1995
Elisa Hätönen
Partner
+358 50 385 0820
elisa.hatonen@valupartners.fi
”The foundation of my career as a real estate attorney was built on several years of experience not only as an external advisor but also as a client of legal services. My professional experience is a combination of the traditional route of a transactions associate at major commercial law firms followed by several years as in-house counsel at a public listed company operating in the field of environmental and property services. Upon returning to private practice after being a client myself, I have since focused on a wide range of real estate transactions and real estate development projects. Personal experience of being a client for many years is a permanent element in my work, always helping to understand the client's perspective to the project at hand. Professional experience: Specialist Partner, Waselius & Wist Attorneys Ltd, 2022-2023 Senior Associate, Borenius Attorneys Ltd, 2017-2022 Legal Counsel, Lassila & Tikanoja plc, 2011-2017 Associate, Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd, 2008-2011 Associate Trainee, Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd, 2007 Education and professional admissions: Attorney-at-law, Finnish Bar Association, 2018 Equivalence to national LLM degree, University of Helsinki, 2011 Master of Laws, King’s College London, 2007 Bachelor of Laws, King’s College London, 2006
Hilla Pekkanen
Paralegal
+358 40 554 1415
hilla.pekkanen@valupartners.fi
”I assist our lawyers with client assignments. I addition I’m responsible for financial administration, day-to-day office administration and communication with our business partners.“