Krogerus advises Swiss Life Asset Managers and Trevian on acquisition of Skanssi Shopping Centre

Krogerus advised Swiss Life Asset Managers and Trevian on the acquisition of Skanssi, an ESG-compliant, grocery-anchored shopping centre in Turku, Finland.

The new owner is a group of investors whereby a fund managed by Swiss Life Asset Managers in the Nordics is the largest owner. Swiss Life Asset Managers is a leading institutional real estate investor in Europe. Trevian Asset Management Oy will act as the operating partner, responsible for the shopping centre's commercial management and development. The collaboration between Trevian and Swiss Life Asset Managers unlocks exciting business opportunities for Skanssi, positioning the shopping centre to adapt to evolving customer demands and commercial needs.

The Krogerus team was led by Partners Marcus Möller and Kalle Hakkarainen, and they were primarily assisted by Associates Jenny Kaanela and Maria Walden. Partner Päivi Toivari advised on financing matters and she was assisted by Counsel Jenna Kiiskinen and Associates Silja Piippo and Valtteri Ylä-Rautio. Partner Samu Lassila advised on tax matters and he was assisted by Senior Associate Jemiina Pohja and Associate Lauri Parvela.