Real Estate

We offer market-leading advice and assistance across a range of practice areas, where real estate is at the center of the transaction.

We regularly advise global institutional investors, real estate funds, developers and corporations on complex and challenging real estate transactions, as well as on other real estate law matters.

Due to our broad expertise and long-standing experience advising on real estate matters, we can provide a comprehensive service offering, comprising strategic tax and finance & structuring advice and deal execution. Our Real Estate  team regularly advises on real estate M&A, real estate investment and development, and a wide variety of other real estate law matters. We work closely with our colleagues in the Tax, Finance & Restructuring, Corporate Advisory and other practices to ensure that transactions are effected smoothly.

Fantastic lawyers with outstanding knowledge of the legal environment as well as the commercial aspects of the sector.

The Legal 500, Real Estate

We give our clients seamless cross-border service, not only between Finland and Sweden, but also by working closely with a number of law firms across Europe. By regularly working with leading law firms in other jurisdictions, we have established joint working procedures and are well versed in efficiently coordinating and leading cross-border transactions.

Practice related services
  • Corporate real estate transactions and real estate asset transactions
  • Restructuring and project developments
  • Data centers
  • Forward funding
  • Joint ventures and corporate structuring
  • Asset management arrangements with local asset managers and operating partners
  • Lease and land lease agreements
  • Green building and green lease
  • Construction
Recognitions

Roschier’s Real Estate practice is top-ranked by leading international independent legal directories, including Chambers Europe, The Legal 500 and 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 2022;
  • Regi: Law Firm of the Year for Sweden in 2021; and
  • Who’s Who Legal Awards: the Law Firm of the Year for Finland in 2020.

This is what clients say about us:

“Good market knowledge and a possibility to advise clients to find solutions rather than just pointing to problems.”
– The Legal 500 2022, Real Estate and Construction

“The team always deliver thoughtful advice on time which makes them a highly reliable business partner.”
– The Legal 500 2022, Real Estate and Construction

“The real estate and construction practice has very good capabilities in providing advice for real estate transactions and complex construction projects.”
– The Legal 500 2022, Real Estate and Construction

“Fantastic lawyers with outstanding knowledge of the legal environment as well as the commercial aspects of the sector.”
– The Legal 500 2022, Real Estate

“A diverse team with exceptional knowledge about the client and their business with the aim to create as much value to the transaction as possible.”
– The Legal 500 2022, Real Estate

“Qualified team with a stable foothold in the Swedish real estate industry.”
– The Legal 500 2022, Real Estate

“Extremely hard working with the ability to identify the “real” issues.”
– The Legal 500 2022, Real Estate

“Roschier’s team understands our business better than any other law firm, which allows it to provide us with excellent legal advice that helps us reach our commercial objectives.”
– The Legal 500 2022, Real Estate

“Vast experience and resources to handle complicated and large transactions.”
– Chambers Europe 2022, Real Estate

“Hard-working and very responsive.”
– Chambers Europe 2021, Real Estate

“It is an experienced, well-run and easy-to-deal-with team. The lawyers are very commercially minded and creative in problem solving.”
– Chambers Europe 2021, Real Estate

“The Roschier team is responsive, great with initiative and thoughtful in their advice.”
– The Legal 500 2021, Real Estate and Construction

“The team understands our company, our business and the environment we evolve in very well; the lawyers are solution-oriented and very good at finding possible ways to handle challenges.”
– Chambers Europe 2021, Real Estate

“The Roschier team has an excellent understanding of its clients business and how to put in value in the transactions.”
– The Legal 500 2021, Real Estate and Construction

“Always delivering high quality work in tight deadlines. Their attention is outstanding.”
– The Legal 500 2021, Real Estate and Construction

“The team understands our company, business and the environment we are active in very well. 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 2021, Real Estate and Construction

“The people at Roschier makes the practice unique. They work harder and are more dedicated than everyone else in the Swedish legal market. We have tried other firms, but always return to Roschier for matters that matter. “
– The Legal 500 2021, Real Estate and Construction

“Great client knowledge and excellent advice.”
– The Legal 500 2021, Real Estate and Construction

“Fantastic lawyers with outstanding knowledge of the legal environment as well as the commercial aspects of the sector.”
– The Legal 500 2020, Real Estate

“Understanding of the business and the ability to understand customer investment strategy is the strength of the Roschier team.”
– The Legal 500 2020, Real Estate

“The team understands our company, business and the environment we are active in. They are solutions oriented and very good at finding possible ways to handle challenges and difficulties. They have skills in the real estate area that are at the highest level compared to firms.”
– The Legal 500 2020, Real Estate

“The real estate team is well organised, has excellent knowledge in the real estate area, works efficiently and can take on bigger assignments with short deadlines.”
– The Legal 500 2020, Real Estate

“When we have a complicated real estate transaction in Finland we usually appoint Roschier because we know that they get the job done.”
– The Legal 500 2020, Real Estate and Construction

“The team is solution-oriented and very good at finding ways to handle challenges and difficulties.”
– Chambers Europe 2020, Real Estate

“The firm has strong reputation in the market.”
– Chambers Europe 2020, Real Estate

“The team is quick to respond and flexible, and it provides a wide variety of services.”
– Chambers Europe 2020, Real Estate

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