Ari Kaarakainen

Experience

Ari Kaarakainen advises on M&A, real estate and financing transactions with particular emphasis on cross-border real estate and energy and infrastructure transactions. He regularly acts for institutional investors and real estate managers on significant property transactions, including portfolio deals. His areas of speciality include finance and M&A arrangements, with years of experience in the financial sector.

Specialty

Ari Kaarakainen specializes in real estate, M&A, financing, cross-border real estate, energy and infrastructure transactions.

Education

Ari Kaarakainen holds an MBA in Finance from Columbia University in New York (1992–1994) and a Master of Laws degree from the University of Helsinki.

Achievements and Recognition

• Ranked as a leading lawyer in real estate and construction in Finland by The Legal 500, listed among top professionals including in the Hall of Fame, Leading Partners, Next Generation Partners, and Leading Associates categories.6
• Recognized in Chambers rankings for real estate expertise, noted as a contact at Borenius with experience in real estate transactions.3
• Featured as a notable practitioner in Chambers Finland for banking and finance, particularly active in real estate finance including acquisition and project finance.4
• Speaker on “Finnish Real Estate Investments from a Foreign Investors Point of View” at AIJA event, highlighting expertise in international real estate.5
• Involved in private equity transactions as key counsel alongside other attorneys, as noted in Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP publications.7 9