The Finland office of Eversheds has advised StaffPoint Ltd. in the acquisition of Proffice Group, part of the global Randstad Group. The transaction involves transferring the business operations of Proffice Finland in Helsinki and Tampere as of 1 September 2016.

StaffPoint is one of the largest personnel services companies in Finland. The company produces personnel and recruitment services, training services and HR software for companies.

Randstad Group, established in the Netherlands in 1960, is an international personnel services company operating in 39 countries. The Proffice Group, part of the Randstad Group, is a Nordic company specializing in personnel solutions and recruitment and Proffice Finland is a subsidiary which operates in Helsinki and Tampere.

The team was led by Finland managing partner Harri Tolppanen who was assisted by senior counsel Leena Pyymäki.

Harri Tolppanen commented:

“This was a well-considered tactical move continuing Staffpoint’s growth strategy. We’re very pleased to have been able to support them on this and earlier deals and look forward to supporting them on further transactions in the future.”