We advise Polhem Infra in its acquisition of a minority stake in Pori Energia, an energy utility that operates multiple businesses including electricity DSO, district heating and industrial energy solutions, electricity generation (CHP and renewables) and wind power services, both directly and indirectly through its subsidiaries and a number of joint ventures, in the Satakunta area.
The collaboration between Polhem Infra and the City of Pori aims at enhancing Pori Energia’s financial stability and investment capabilities, enabling it to further strengthen its efforts in the energy transition and continue delivering high-quality energy services to residents and businesses alike.
Polhem Infra, owned by Swedish state pension funds, invests in critical infrastructure with a focus on renewable electricity generation, energy storage, energy distribution, digital infrastructure and transport infrastructure. The minority acquisition of Pori Energia represents Polhem Infra’s first investment outside Sweden.
Our core team consists of Partners Mikko Eerola and Eeva-Lotta Kivelä, Associate Annika Gustafsson and Counsel Jonatan Hallvar who are primarily assisted by Associates Daniel Sandvik, Iida Ollinpoika, Janita Rastas, Kristiina Paavilainen, Matias Tamlander, Nora Liimatainen and Petro Vornanen. Partner Kristian Karlsson, Senior Associate Julia Kaalikoski in addition to Eeva-Lotta and Daniel advice on financing matters, Partner Kai Holkeri, Senior Attorney Oscar Wik and Associate Neli Chamba advise on tax and structuring matters and Partner Ilkka Leppihalme, Senior Associate Jussi Koivusalo and Associate Emilia Rosenblad advise on competition and FDI matters.