Home PeopleMatti Lajunen Practices Real Estate Industries Energy & Infrastructure Real Estate & Construction Languages Finnish, English, German, Swedish Assistant Nora Mansikka Download CV Download contact Send secure email LinkedIn Matti Lajunen Title: Partner Real Estate Email: matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Mobile: +358 40 720 7036 Languages: Finnish, English, German, Swedish Assistant: Nora Mansikka Assistant email: nora.mansikka@hannessnellman.com Practices Real Estate Industries Energy & Infrastructure Real Estate & Construction Languages Finnish, English, German, Swedish Assistant Nora Mansikka Download CV Download contact Send secure email LinkedIn Matti advises clients in our Real Assets Practice, which is a multi-disciplinary group of experienced lawyers whose expertise cuts across energy, infrastructure, real estate, construction, environment, and projects. Matti heads the Real Estate Practice. Matti specialises in real estate transactions and property development. He has gained experience working with a number of domestic and international investors on all types of property acquisitions, disposals, sale and leaseback arrangements, and lease negotiations, including some of the largest property development projects in Finland to date. In addition, he has experience dealing with distressed assets. Matti also regularly advises data centre developers and operators and acts as the key contact for data centre clients. “Matti Lajunen stands out as an exceptionally professional individual to assist with clients most demanding issues.” Real Estate and Construction, Legal 500, 2025 “Matti Lajunen is a real professional with an aim to achieve profitable results for clients.” Real Estate and Construction, Legal 500, 2024 “I was really impressed by Matti’s performance.” Chambers Europe, 2024 “Matti has a good balance of commercial-mindedness and attention to detail. He is proactive and service-minded, one of our preferred partners for complex transactions.” Chambers Europe, 2024 “Matti Lajunen is very much commercial – focused on solving outstanding issues, while making sure the atmosphere in the room remains amicable. This is very much appreciated.” Real Estate and Construction, Legal 500, 2023 “Matti Lajunen is very easy to work with and very responsive.” Real Estate and Construction, Legal 500, 2022 Selected References Counsel to the Seller in the Sale of a Residential Portfolio, 2025 Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to the seller in the sale of a residential portfolio. The portfolio consists of three assets in Espoo, with 142 apartments and a total leasable area of approximately 8,600 sqm. Located in prime micro-locations in Tapiola and Matinkylä, these assets enjoy exceptionally high occupancy rates. Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Sofia Tyykiluoto Associate +358 40 487 4205 sofia.tyykiluoto@hannessnellman.com Tuomas Koivuniemi Counsel +358 45 690 9454 tuomas.koivuniemi@hannessnellman.com Counsel to CompassForge in the Ecogrid Energy Park Project, 2025 Parties CompassForge, Ecogrid Energy Park Transaction Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to CompassForge in the development of the Ecogrid Energy Park located in Pori, Finland.Ecogrid Energy Park, a billion-euro international energy project combining a state-of-the-art data center and a balancing power plant. Designed to support Finland’s energy transition, the environmentally neutral facility will create jobs, promote green innovations, and contribute to the national grid’s capacity. Deal Value Not public Role Counsel to CompassForge in the development of the Ecogrid Energy Park located in Pori, Finland. Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Lisa Tihlman Senior Associate +358 40 079 9382 lisa.tihlman@hannessnellman.com Panu Vikberg Senior Associate +358 50 411 4452 panu.vikberg@hannessnellman.com Essi Peltoniemi Associate +358 45 155 1111 essi.peltoniemi@hannessnellman.com Klaus Metsä-Simola Partner +358 45 262 8916 klaus.metsa-simola@hannessnellman.com Counsel to Urbanlight in a Sale and Leaseback, 2024 Parties UrbanLight, Alma Property Partners, Alea Partners Transaction Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to UrbanLight, a joint venture between Alma Property Partners and Alea Partners, in a sale and leaseback of two logistics properties located in Tuusula with Kreate. Deal Value Value not public Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Eemi Piirainen Associate +358 40 484 9299 eemi.piirainen@hannessnellman.com Josefina Aalto Counsel +358 50 505 7427 josefina.aalto@hannessnellman.com Emma Ahonen Associate +358 40 194 9396 emma.ahonen@hannessnellman.com Counsel to UrbanLight in the acquisition of two logistics properties, 2024 Parties UrbanLight, Alma Property Partners, Alea Partners Transaction Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to UrbanLight, a joint venture between Alma Property Partners and Alea Partners, in the acquisition of two properties with 27.000 sqm of logistics and warehouse space located near to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Deal Value Value not public Role Counsel to UrbanLight Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Eemi Piirainen Associate +358 40 484 9299 eemi.piirainen@hannessnellman.com Josefina Aalto Counsel +358 50 505 7427 josefina.aalto@hannessnellman.com Emma Ahonen Associate +358 40 194 9396 emma.ahonen@hannessnellman.com Counsel to OP-Rental Yield in the divestment of a light industrial asset, 2024 Parties OP-Rental Yield, Light industrial asset Transaction Counsel to OP-Rental Yield special investment fund in the divestment of a light industrial asset located in Kivikonlaita, Helsinki. Deal Value Value not public Role Counsel to OP-Rental Yield Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Eemi Piirainen Associate +358 40 484 9299 eemi.piirainen@hannessnellman.com Nora Mansikka Legal Assistant +358 40 559 2206 nora.mansikka@hannessnellman.com Counsel to OP-Rental Yield in the divestment of Niitty Shopping Centre, 2024 Parties OP-Rental Yield, Niitty Shopping Centre Transaction Counsel to OP-Rental Yield special investment fund in the divestment of the Niitty Shopping Centre. Deal Value Value not public Role Counsel to OP-Rental Yield Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Eemi Piirainen Associate +358 40 484 9299 eemi.piirainen@hannessnellman.com Nora Mansikka Legal Assistant +358 40 559 2206 nora.mansikka@hannessnellman.com Counsel to UrbanLight in the acquisition of a last-mile logistics property, 2024 Parties UrbanLight, Alma Property Partners and Alea Partners Transaction Counsel to UrbanLight, a joint venture between Alma Property Partners and Alea Partners, in the acquisition of a last-mile logistics property located at Niittyvillankuja 3, Koivuhaka, a strong logistics area near Helsinki Airport. Deal value Value not public Role Counsel to Urbanlight, a joint venture between Alma Property Partners and Alea Partners Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Eemi Piirainen Associate +358 40 484 9299 eemi.piirainen@hannessnellman.com Josefina Aalto Counsel +358 50 505 7427 josefina.aalto@hannessnellman.com Emma Ahonen Associate +358 40 194 9396 emma.ahonen@hannessnellman.com Counsel to eQ in the disposal of a retail park, 2024 Parties eQ Commercial Properties Fund (Seller), Retail Park Vantaanportti (Target) Transaction Counsel to eQ Commercial Properties Fund (AIF) in the disposal of Retail Park Vantaanportti. The BREEAM In Use certified retail property located in Vantaa was completed in the year 2002 and has a leasable area of 24,600 sqm. Deal Value Value not public Role Counsel to eQ Commercial Properties Fund Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Eemi Piirainen Associate +358 40 484 9299 eemi.piirainen@hannessnellman.com Counsel to UrbanLight in the acquisition of a light industrial property, 2024 Parties UrbanLight (Buyer), a light industrial property (Target) Transaction Acquisition of their first light industrial property in the Helsinki metropolitan area Deal Value Value not public Role Counsel to UrbanLight Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Eemi Piirainen Associate +358 40 484 9299 eemi.piirainen@hannessnellman.com Counsel to Häggblom & Partners Ltd. and the sellers in the sale of UB Nordic Forest Fund II LP, 2024 Parties Häggblom & Partners Ltd. and the sellers, UB Nordic Forest Fund II LP, United Bankers Transaction Counsel to Häggblom & Partners Ltd. and the sellers in the sale of UB Nordic Forest Fund II LP. The sale of approximately 33,000 hectares of forest properties and partnership interests in UB Nordic Forest Fund II LP, managed by United Bankers, was agreed upon with MEAG, an asset management company of the Munich Re Group acting on behalf of its group client. Upon completion, the buyer will pay a total purchase price of approximately EUR 166 million. Deal Value Approximately EUR 166 million Role Counsel to Häggblom & Partners Ltd. and the sellers Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Panu Vikberg Senior Associate +358 50 411 4452 panu.vikberg@hannessnellman.com Essi Peltoniemi Associate +358 45 155 1111 essi.peltoniemi@hannessnellman.com Eemi Piirainen Associate +358 40 484 9299 eemi.piirainen@hannessnellman.com Nora Mansikka Legal Assistant +358 40 559 2206 nora.mansikka@hannessnellman.com Piia Ahonen Specialist Partner + 358 44 520 8801 piia.ahonen@hannessnellman.com Marika Sorsa Counsel +358 40 707 1441 marika.sorsa@hannessnellman.com Harri Vehviläinen Specialist Partner +358 40 183 1636 harri.vehvilainen@hannessnellman.com Counsel to TRP Hungary in the acquisition of Kymiring Motor Track, 2024 Parties TRP Hungary (Buyer), Bankruptcy Estate of KymiRing Oy (Seller), The KymiRing motor track (Target) Transaction Counsel to TRP Hungary in the acquisition of the KymiRing motor track from the bankruptcy estate of KymiRing Oy. Deal Value Value not public Role Counsel to TRP Hungary Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Tuire Kuronen Partner +358 40 743 2313 tuire.kuronen@hannessnellman.com Tero Pikkarainen Senior Associate +358 50 469 4606 tero.pikkarainen@hannessnellman.com Karoliina Lempiäinen Associate +358 40 626 3715 karoliina.lempiainen@hannessnellman.com Jenni Parviainen Managing Associate +358 40 808 6523 jenni.parviainen@hannessnellman.com Marika Sorsa Counsel +358 40 707 1441 marika.sorsa@hannessnellman.com Jan Lilius Specialist Partner +358 40 556 6782 jan.lilius@hannessnellman.com Mikko Tavast Counsel +358 44 384 4967 mikko.tavast@hannessnellman.com Oona Eerola Associate +358 40 729 6008 oona.eerola@hannessnellman.com Counsel to CapMan in the acquisition of school property, 2024 Counsel to CapMan in the acquisition of the Seminaari public school property located in Hämeenlinna, Finland, from the University Properties of Finland. The school, located in the Kauriala neighbourhood of Hämeenlinna is the largest primary school in Hämeenlinna with approximately 750 pupils. Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Counsel to the sellers in the sale of a logistics portfolio consisting of assets in Finland spanning 134,000 square metres of leased space, 2023 Acted as counsel to the sellers in the sale of a logistics portfolio consisting of assets in Finland spanning 134,000 square metres of leased space. The portfolio is wholly let to Posti Group, the main Finnish postal service and a third-party logistics services provider. The transaction has been cited as the largest real estate transaction executed in Finland in the year 2023. Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Ville Säteri Associate +358 50 548 1002 ville.sateri@hannessnellman.com Mikael Wood Associate +358 45 7833 4708 mikael.wood@hannessnellman.com Nora Mansikka Legal Assistant +358 40 559 2206 nora.mansikka@hannessnellman.com Counsel to CapMan Social Real Estate Fund in the acquisition of educational properties, 2024 Parties CapMan Social Real Estate Fund (Buyer) Transaction CapMan Social Real Estate Fund's acquisition of a portfolio of three assets in the centrally located Helsinki Hietalahti area. Two of the buildings house the French Jules Verne kindergarten and school and one, once refurbished, will house daycare facilities operated by the City of Helsinki. Deal Value Value not public Role Counsel to CapMan Social Real Estate Fund Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Panu Vikberg Senior Associate +358 50 411 4452 panu.vikberg@hannessnellman.com Rauli Elenius Associate +358 41 432 6777 rauli.elenius@hannessnellman.com Mikael Wood Associate +358 45 7833 4708 mikael.wood@hannessnellman.com Counsel to YIT in the sale of its fleet and equipment business and related arrangements, 2024 Parties YIT Oyj (Seller), Renta Oy (Buyer), YIT Kalusto Oy (Target) Transaction Sale of fleet and equipment business and related arrangements Deal Value EUR 37 million Role Counsel to YIT Contacts Mikko Heinonen Partner +358 40 527 8818 mikko.heinonen@hannessnellman.com Sofia Saarelainen Associate +358 50 490 4130 sofia.saarelainen@hannessnellman.com Tero Pikkarainen Senior Associate +358 50 469 4606 tero.pikkarainen@hannessnellman.com Viola Karjalainen Associate +358 45 130 6206 viola.karjalainen@hannessnellman.com Vivi Jaatinen Legal Assistant +358 40 821 5939 vivi.jaatinen@hannessnellman.com Mikko Huimala Partner +358 44 530 0753 mikko.huimala@hannessnellman.com Essi Ellman Associate +358 40 832 4993 essi.ellman@hannessnellman.com Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Lisa Tihlman Senior Associate +358 40 079 9382 lisa.tihlman@hannessnellman.com Marika Sorsa Counsel +358 40 707 1441 marika.sorsa@hannessnellman.com Sofia Ropo Senior Associate +358 40 545 2866 sofia.ropo@hannessnellman.com Annika Grönholm Associate +358 44 253 5358 annika.gronholm@hannessnellman.com Counsel to Titanium in the disposal of a preschool portfolio, 2024 Parties: Titanium (seller) Transaction: Titanium's disposal of eleven preschool properties. The properties located in different parts of Finland are to be acquired by Kinland with closing to occur in Q1/2024. Deal value: Value not public Role: Counsel to Erikoissijoitusrahasto Titanium Hoivakiinteistö Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Lisa Tihlman Senior Associate +358 40 079 9382 lisa.tihlman@hannessnellman.com Essi Peltoniemi Associate +358 45 155 1111 essi.peltoniemi@hannessnellman.com Counsel to Nrep in the acquisition of a care portfolio, 2023 Parties: Nrep (Buyer), eQ Community Properties Fund (Seller) Transaction: Counsel to Nrep in the acquisition of seventeen care properties from eQ Community Properties Fund. Deal value: Approx. EUR 100 million Role: Counsel to Nrep Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Eemi Piirainen Associate +358 40 484 9299 eemi.piirainen@hannessnellman.com Krister Koskela Associate +358 44 588 0562 krister.koskela@hannessnellman.com Nora Mansikka Legal Assistant +358 40 559 2206 nora.mansikka@hannessnellman.com Counsel to OP Life Assurance Company in the sale of a warehouse property in Vantaa, 2023 Parties: OP Life Assurance Company Transaction: OP Life Assurance Company's sale of a warehouse property in Vantaa with a lettable area of approximately 14,300 sqm Deal value: Value not public Role: Counsel to OP Life Assurance Company Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Essi Peltoniemi Associate +358 45 155 1111 essi.peltoniemi@hannessnellman.com Lisa Tihlman Senior Associate +358 40 079 9382 lisa.tihlman@hannessnellman.com Counsel to Nrep in the acquisition of a residential portfolio, 2023 Parties: Nrep (Buyer), OP-Rental Yield (Seller) Transaction: Nrep's acquisition of two residential properties located in Espoo. The properties comprise 190 rental apartments, and they were acquired from OP-Rental Yield, a Finnish real estate fund. Deal value: Value not public Role: Counsel to Nrep Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Lisa Tihlman Senior Associate +358 40 079 9382 lisa.tihlman@hannessnellman.com Counsel to NREP in the acquisition of Tietoevry’s HQ in Keilaniemi, 2023 Parties: NREP (Buyer), Tietoevry HQ (Target) Transaction: NREP's acquisition of Tietoevry’s HQ in Keilaniemi. The approximately 17,300 sqm office building originally built for Nokia is a landmark in the Keilaniemi HQ business district. Deal value: Value not public Role: Counsel to NREP Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Tuomas Koivuniemi Counsel +358 45 690 9454 tuomas.koivuniemi@hannessnellman.com Krister Koskela Associate +358 44 588 0562 krister.koskela@hannessnellman.com Counsel to United Bankers in the acquisition of Taaleri Forest Fund III, 2023 Parties: United Bankers’ UB Timberland Fund (AIF), Taaleri Forest Fund III LP Transaction: United Bankers’ UB Timberland Fund (AIF) agreed to acquire Taaleri Forest Fund III LP. The forests managed by Taaleri Forest Fund III comprise 19 forest properties covering in total a surface area of approximately 7,650 hectares of which more than 6,400 hectares is productive forest land. Deal value: Value not public Role: Counsel to United Bankers’ UB Timberland Fund (AIF) Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Panu Vikberg Senior Associate +358 50 411 4452 panu.vikberg@hannessnellman.com Essi Peltoniemi Associate +358 45 155 1111 essi.peltoniemi@hannessnellman.com Klaus Metsä-Simola Partner +358 45 262 8916 klaus.metsa-simola@hannessnellman.com Harri Vehviläinen Specialist Partner +358 40 183 1636 harri.vehvilainen@hannessnellman.com Marika Sorsa Counsel +358 40 707 1441 marika.sorsa@hannessnellman.com Isabella Kartila Senior Associate +358 44 514 3829 isabella.kartila@hannessnellman.com Piia Ahonen Specialist Partner + 358 44 520 8801 piia.ahonen@hannessnellman.com Counsel to MEKO in a sale and leaseback of the company’s central warehouse properties, 2023 Parties: MEKO AB, AB Sagax Transaction: Counsel to MEKO AB, a Swedish listed company, in a sale and leaseback of the company's central warehouse properties in Finland to AB Sagax, a real estate company. Value: The transaction values the properties at EUR 36.5 million on a debt-free basis Role: Counsel to MEKO AB Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Lisa Tihlman Senior Associate +358 40 079 9382 lisa.tihlman@hannessnellman.com Krister Koskela Associate +358 44 588 0562 krister.koskela@hannessnellman.com Nora Mansikka Legal Assistant +358 40 559 2206 nora.mansikka@hannessnellman.com Counsel to Alfaroc Logistics and Superion in the divestment of a logistics property development, 2023 Parties Alfaroc Logistics, Superion, Logicenters Transaction Counsel to Alfaroc Logistics and Superion in the divestment of a logistics property development comprising a 38,000 sqm logistics warehouse in the Helsinki Capital Region in Tuusula. Deal value Value not public Role Counsel to Alfaroc Logistics and Superion Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Tuomas Koivuniemi Counsel +358 45 690 9454 tuomas.koivuniemi@hannessnellman.com Counsel to LähiTapiola Yhteiskuntakiinteistöt in the acquisition of the Kirkkonummi Health and Social Services Centre, 2022 Parties LähiTapiola Yhteiskuntakiinteistöt Suomi Ky (buyer), the Kirkkonummi Health and Social Services Centre (target), the Municipality of Kirkkonummi (seller) Transaction Counsel to LähiTapiola Yhteiskuntakiinteistöt Suomi Ky in the acquisition and financing of the Kirkkonummi Health and Social Services Centre from the Municipality of Kirkkonummi. Deal value EUR 63.5 million Role Counsel to LähiTapiola Yhteiskuntakiinteistöt Suomi Ky Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Tuomas Koivuniemi Counsel +358 45 690 9454 tuomas.koivuniemi@hannessnellman.com Mikael Wood Associate +358 45 7833 4708 mikael.wood@hannessnellman.com Rauli Elenius Associate +358 41 432 6777 rauli.elenius@hannessnellman.com Heikki Majamaa Specialist Partner +358 44 544 2873 heikki.majamaa@hannessnellman.com Counsel to eQ in disposal of 28 properties, 2022 Parties eQ Community Properties Fund (seller), Kinland AS (buyer) Transaction Counsel to eQ Community Properties Fund in the disposal of 28 properties to Kinland AS. Deal value EUR 76 million Role Counsel to eQ Community Properties Fund Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Counsel to CapMan in the development of residential buildings, 2022 Parties CapMan Real Estate Transaction counsel to CapMan Real Estate in the development of two residential buildings to be constructed by the Finnish construction company Hartela. Deal value Value not public Role Counsel to CapMan Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Rauli Elenius Associate +358 41 432 6777 rauli.elenius@hannessnellman.com Nora Mansikka Legal Assistant +358 40 559 2206 nora.mansikka@hannessnellman.com Counsel to OP in the acquisition of a public services property, 2022 Parties: OP-Public Services Real Estate Fund (buyer), a public services property (target) Transaction: Counsel to OP-Public Services Real Estate Fund in the acquisition of a public services property located in Järvenpää Deal Value: Value not public Role: Counsel to OP-Public Services Real Estate Fund Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Essi Peltoniemi Associate +358 45 155 1111 essi.peltoniemi@hannessnellman.com Counsel to CapMan in its acquisition of a logistics asset at Turku Airport, 2022 Parties: CapMan Nordic Real Estate III fund (Buyer), AVIA Real Estate Oy (Seller), Airside logistics property in Turku (Target) Transaction: CapMan acquired an airside logistics property located in Turku from AVIA Real Estate Oy Deal Value: Value not public Role: Counsel to CapMan Nordic Real Estate III fund Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Tuomas Koivuniemi Counsel +358 45 690 9454 tuomas.koivuniemi@hannessnellman.com Counsel to LähiTapiola Yhteiskuntakiinteistöt in the acquisition of the Lahti Health and Social Services Centre, 2022 Parties LähiTapiola Yhteiskuntakiinteistöt (Buyer), Lahti Health and Social Services Centre (Target) Transaction LähiTapiola Yhteiskuntakiinteistöt acquired the Lahti Health and Social Services Centre Deal Value Approx. EUR 100 million Role Counsel to LähiTapiola Yhteiskuntakiinteistöt Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Tuomas Koivuniemi Counsel +358 45 690 9454 tuomas.koivuniemi@hannessnellman.com Mikael Wood Associate +358 45 7833 4708 mikael.wood@hannessnellman.com Counsel to Nyfosa in the acquisition of a modern office property in central Tampere, 2022 Parties: Nyfosa Finland AB Transaction: A transaction where Nyfosa acquired a modern office property of approximately 13,000 square meters in central Tampere. Deal Value: Value not public Role: Counsel to Nyfosa Finland AB Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Mikael Wood Associate +358 45 7833 4708 mikael.wood@hannessnellman.com Counsel to CapMan in the acquisition and financing of a Helsinki office property portfolio, 2022 Parties: CapMan Real Estate (buyer), Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Cromwell Property Group (sellers) Transaction: The acquisition and financing of an office property portfolio from Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Cromwell Property Group. Deal Value: Value not public Role: Counsel to CapMan Real Estate. Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Antti Nyberg Partner +358 40 838 9375 antti.nyberg@hannessnellman.com Rauli Elenius Associate +358 41 432 6777 rauli.elenius@hannessnellman.com Panu Vikberg Senior Associate +358 50 411 4452 panu.vikberg@hannessnellman.com Counsel to NREP in the acquisition of historic office property Bulevardi 21, 2022 Parties NREP (Buyer), a fund managed by Genesta (Seller) Transaction Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to NREP in the acquisition of the historic office property Bulevardi 21, located in Central Helsinki, from a fund managed by Genesta. Deal Value Value not public Role Counsel to NREP Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Mikael Wood Associate +358 45 7833 4708 mikael.wood@hannessnellman.com Counsel to KanAm in acquisition of a Helsinki prime office property, 2022 Parties KanAm Grund Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH, LEADING CITIES INVEST, Genesta Transaction KanAm Grund Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH acting on behalf and on the account of the LEADING CITIES INVEST in the acquisition of an office property located centrally in Helsinki at Fabianinkatu 9. Deal Value Value not public Role Counsel to KanAm Grund Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Tuuli Pikkarainen Senior Associate +358 44 552 8148 tuuli.pikkarainen@hannessnellman.com Mikael Wood Associate +358 45 7833 4708 mikael.wood@hannessnellman.com Nora Mansikka Legal Assistant +358 40 559 2206 nora.mansikka@hannessnellman.com Counsel to eQ in the acquisition of an office asset in Pasila, 2022 Parties eQ Commercial Properties Fund (AIF) Transaction eQ Commercial Properties Fund's (AIF) acquisition of an office asset in Pasila, Helsinki from several non-profit organisations Deal Value Value not public Role Counsel to eQ Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Anna Nyberg Senior Associate +358 41 501 9395 anna.nyberg@hannessnellman.com Counsel to Microsoft in Finland Hannes Snellman acts as counsel to Microsoft in Finland. Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Maria Landtman Partner +358 50 388 9468 maria.landtman@hannessnellman.com Heidi Haanpää Partner +358 50 493 8834 heidi.haanpaa@hannessnellman.com Klaus Metsä-Simola Partner +358 45 262 8916 klaus.metsa-simola@hannessnellman.com Counsel to LähiTapiola Yhteiskuntakiinteistöt in the acquisition of Espoo Hospital, 2022 Parties LähiTapiola Yhteiskuntakiinteistöt Suomi Ky, Espoo Hospital Transaction Counsel to LähiTapiola Yhteiskuntakiinteistöt Suomi Ky in the acquisition of Espoo Hospital. Deal Value EUR 300 million Role Counsel to LähiTapiola Yhteiskuntakiinteistöt Suomi Ky Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Rauli Elenius Associate +358 41 432 6777 rauli.elenius@hannessnellman.com Outi Jousi Specialist Partner +358 40 563 7343 outi.jousi@hannessnellman.com Counsel to Tampereen Asunnot Ky in the sale of a residential portfolio, 2021 Parties Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company (Buyer), Tampereen Asunnot Ky (Seller), Residential portfolio (Target) Transaction Tampereen Asunnot Ky's sale of a residential portfolio located in Tampere to Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company Deal Value Value not public Role Counsel to Tampereen Asunnot Ky Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Tuuli Pikkarainen Senior Associate +358 44 552 8148 tuuli.pikkarainen@hannessnellman.com Panu Vikberg Senior Associate +358 50 411 4452 panu.vikberg@hannessnellman.com Counsel to OP-Henkivakuutus in the sale of two industrial properties, 2021 Parties Aktiivitilat (Buyer), OP-Henkivakuutus Oy (Seller), Two industrial properties (Targets) Transaction OP-Henkivakuutus Oy's sale of two industrial properties located in Kerava and Tampere to Aktiivitilat Deal Value Value not public Role Counsel to OP-Henkivakuutus Oy Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Rauli Elenius Associate +358 41 432 6777 rauli.elenius@hannessnellman.com Counsel to Oy Interior Invest Ab in the sale of a modern logistics centre in the Helsinki region, 2021 Parties Interior Invest Ab Transaction Counsel to Oy Interior Invest Ab in the sale of a modern logistics centre in Tuusula in the Helsinki region Deal Value Value not public Role Counsel to Oy Interior Invest Ab Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Rauli Elenius Associate +358 41 432 6777 rauli.elenius@hannessnellman.com Counsel to OP-Henkivakuutus in the sale of an industrial property in Tampere, 2021 Parties Erikoissijoitusrahasto LähiTapiola Sijoituskiinteistöt (Buyer), OP-Henkivakuutus Oy (Seller) Transaction OP-Henkivakuutus Oy's sale of an industrial property in Tampere to Erikoissijoitusrahasto LähiTapiola Sijoituskiinteistöt. Deal Value Value not public Role Counsel to OP-Henkivakuutus Oy Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Tuuli Pikkarainen Senior Associate +358 44 552 8148 tuuli.pikkarainen@hannessnellman.com Counsel to Nyfosa in its acquisition of commercial real estate in Finnish regional cities, 2021 Parties Nyfosa Finland AB Transaction Nyfosa Finland AB acquired properties in the Finnish regional cities of Jyväskylä, Lappeenranta and Kuopio. Deal Value EUR 75.9 million (SEK 767 million) Role Counsel to Nyfosa Finland AB Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Mikael Wood Associate +358 45 7833 4708 mikael.wood@hannessnellman.com Counsel to LähiTapiola in the establishment of a jointly owned forest, 2021 Parties LähiTapiola Kiinteistövarainhoito Oy, Tapiola Yhteismetsä Transaction LähiTapiola Kiinteistövarainhoito Oy's establishment of the jointly owned forest Tapiola Yhteismetsä and the related service concept, which provides forest owners an opportunity to attach forest areas to the jointly owned forest, thereby receiving the benefits of professional, sustainable, and long-term forestry services as stakeholders of Tapiola Yhteismetsä. Deal Value Value not public Role Counsel to LähiTapiola Kiinteistövarainhoito Oy Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Klaus Metsä-Simola Partner +358 45 262 8916 klaus.metsa-simola@hannessnellman.com Harri Vehviläinen Specialist Partner +358 40 183 1636 harri.vehvilainen@hannessnellman.com Marika Sorsa Counsel +358 40 707 1441 marika.sorsa@hannessnellman.com Noora Christiansen Senior Associate +358 50 527 8145 noora.christiansen@hannessnellman.com Counsel to eQ Commercial Properties Fund (AIF) in the acquisition of the Kivistö local center, 2021 Parties eQ Commercial Properties Fund (AIF), Lehto Group, Kivistö local center Transaction eQ Commercial Properties Fund's (AIF) acquisition of the Kivistö local center to be constructed by Lehto Group in the Vantaa Kivistö area Deal Value Value not public Role Counsel to eQ Commercial Properties Fund (AIF) Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Tuuli Pikkarainen Senior Associate +358 44 552 8148 tuuli.pikkarainen@hannessnellman.com Marika Sorsa Counsel +358 40 707 1441 marika.sorsa@hannessnellman.com Jenni Parviainen Managing Associate +358 40 808 6523 jenni.parviainen@hannessnellman.com Counsel to LähiTapiola in its acquisition of community properties, 2021 Parties LähiTapiola Yhteiskuntakiinteistöt Suomi Ky Transaction The acquisition of two properties providing community services in Oulu, Finland. Deal Value Value not public Role Counsel to LähiTapiola Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Tuuli Pikkarainen Senior Associate +358 44 552 8148 tuuli.pikkarainen@hannessnellman.com Harri Vehviläinen Specialist Partner +358 40 183 1636 harri.vehvilainen@hannessnellman.com Counsel to NREP in its acquisition of Leipätehdas office property, 2021 Parties NREP Income+ Fund Transaction Counsel to NREP in its acquisition of Leipätehdas office property Deal Value Value not public Role Counsel to NREP Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Panu Vikberg Senior Associate +358 50 411 4452 panu.vikberg@hannessnellman.com Counsel to Nyfosa in acquisition of six properties, 2021 Parties Nyfosa Finland AB Transaction Counsel to Nyfosa in acquisition of six properties in the Finnish cities of Hyvinkää, Oulu and Tampere. Deal Value Value not public Role Counsel to Nyfosa Finland AB Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Mikael Wood Associate +358 45 7833 4708 mikael.wood@hannessnellman.com Marika Sorsa Counsel +358 40 707 1441 marika.sorsa@hannessnellman.com Counsel to SRV in divestment of three residential projects, 2021 Parties SRV, DWS Transaction Counsel to SRV on the sale and construction of three residential assets to one of DWS’s institutional real estate funds. Deal Value EUR 82 million Role Counsel to SRV Contacts Matti Lajunen Partner +358 40 720 7036 matti.lajunen@hannessnellman.com Matti Tyynysniemi Managing Associate +358 40 530 8292 matti.tyynysniemi@hannessnellman.com Harri Vehviläinen Specialist Partner +358 40 183 1636 harri.vehvilainen@hannessnellman.com Show all , Load more References Rankings Clients say: "Matti Lajunen stands out as an exceptionally professional individual to assist with clients most demanding issues.", "Team spirit is a key element to success. Based on our long experience, partner Matti Lajunen is truly hands-on in the tasks and is aware of the smallest details. Matti is a rockstar in the field of real estate transactions.", Real Estate and Construction, Legal 500, 2025 Clients say: "Matti is client-oriented, result-driven, tries to make the work for the client as easy as possible and always tries to find the best solution.", "It is a pleasure to work with Matti. He has good problem-solving skills and is commercially-minded, which is of great value.", "Matti is a talented attorney with great problem-solving skills.", Real Estate, Chambers Europe, 2025 “Matti Lajunen is a real professional with an aim to achieve profitable results for clients.”, Real Estate and Construction, Legal 500, 2024 “I was really impressed by Matti’s performance.” Chambers Europe, 2024 “Matti has a good balance of commercial-mindedness and attention to detail. He is proactive and service-minded, one of our preferred partners for complex transactions.” Chambers Europe, 2024 “Matti Lajunen is very much commercial – focused on solving outstanding issues, while making sure the atmosphere in the room remains amicable. This is very much appreciated.”, Real Estate and Construction, Legal 500, 2023 “Matti Lajunen is a driven young partner with a real hands-on approach. His participation in all aspects of the engagement, availability for all matters concerning us and ready made proposals from subject to clients approval pre negotiations with the counterparts has delivered outstanding results for us. Within negotiations, Matti is sitting in the drivers seat, to deliver us the best available outcome.”, Real Estate and Construction, Legal 500, 2022 “Matti Lajunen is very easy to work with and very responsive.”, Real Estate and Construction, Legal 500, 2022 “Matti Lajunen treated our cases as if they were his own, while always maintaining a clear focus on the relevant details. We especially appreciated Matti’s communication skills not only with us, but also with the opposing party. Even though we had difficult issues to solve, Matti’s skilled negotiation avoided disputes and helped us find a solution together.”, Real Estate and Construction, Legal 500, 2022 Clients highlight his “pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.”, Real Estate, Chambers Europe 2022 Show all , Load more rankings Memberships and Positions of Trust Member of the Finnish Bar Association Member of the Association of Industrial Lawyers Chairman of the Board of Universtas Oy Professional Background Partner, Hannes Snellman, 2020– Castrén & Snellman, 2016–2020 KONE Corporation, 2014–2016 Foreign Lawyer, Hengeler Mueller, Frankfurt am Main, 2014 Castrén & Snellman, 2011–2014 Education Master of Laws, University of Turku, 2011 Master of Science (Economics), University of Turku, 2011