Swedish independent Magnusson has recruited six partners for the firm’s new Helsinki office with a raft of local hires.

Peltonen Ruokonen & Itaeinen managing Tomi Merenheimo is set to take up the role of Helsinki managing partner when the new Magnusson office opens on 1 March 2011. He joins alongside Peltonen corporate and M&A partner Mika Oksanen.