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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
Katri Karén
Senior Associate
+358 40 563 6101
katri.karen@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
Eemil Viskari
Associate Trainee
eemil.viskari@valupartners.fi
“I am finalizing my Master’s studies in law at the University of Lapland. Along with my studies I assist our attorneys in our clients’ real estate transaction and development assignments.“
"My interest in real estate law arose from my first internships during my studies, and ever since then I have wanted and also had a chance to work in it. I believe that my experience, especially in residential contract law and real estate dispute resolution, is an advantage in supporting clients' business and identifying its risks." Professional experience: Lawyer, Licensed Trial Counsel, Kiinteistölakimies Suomi Uusimaa Oy, 2021–2025 Education and professional qualifications: Bar Examination, Finnish Bar Association, 2021 Master of Laws, University of Lapland, 2020
Eemeli Leskinen
Associate Trainee
eemeli.leskinen@valupartners.fi
"I am a final-stage law student at the University of Helsinki. I assist Valu's lawyers in their client work on real estate transactions and development projects."
Hilla Hellman
Chief Operating Officer
+358 40 554 1415
hilla.hellman@valupartners.fi
“I take care of our client management and HR as well as other administration and marketing matters together with Saara. My role is to ensure the daily operations run smoothly, our processes are as seamless as possible, and to make sure the lawyers can focus on their legal client work.”