Firms To Watch: Banking and finance

In 2023, Dottir Attorneys Ltd. saw notable expansion with the addition of practice co-heads Mariella Både-Landell and Niko Johansson; Både-Landell handles project, real estate and acquisition financings, and Johansson excels in DCM transactions.

Banking and finance in Finland

Avance Attorneys Ltd

Noted for its capabilities in complex finance transactions, Avance Attorneys Ltd advises clients on syndicated and bilateral loans, acquisitions, real estate-related issues, structured and project financing arrangements, and securitisations and restructurings. The department works with lenders and borrowers at the senior, mezzanine and subordinated financing levels. Sari Wallgren, who has ‘excellent knowledge and long-standing experience’, leads the team and is adept at the full range of banking and finance transactions. Other key members of the team are Tytti Laajanen, who has vast experience in complex corporate finance transactions and financial regulatory matters, as well as Robin Nordblad and Selinda Näse.

Praxisleiter:

Sari Wallgren


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Selinda Näse; Henrikki Tahkokallio; Essi Paavolainen; Tytti Laajanen; Janina Järvi; Donya Baya; Robin Nordblad


Referenzen

‘The essential strengths of the team are its flexibility, efficiency and dedication. As a client, we appreciate the stability of the relationship and the long-term relationship built with the team. Due to this advantage, their lawyers understand the client’s financial structure and history very well and it makes the collaboration very easy.’

‘Sari Wallgren has excellent knowledge and long-standing experience in banking and finance transactions. Her knowledge of our business sector and long-term client relationships is very much appreciated. She is diligent and has the process completely under control at all times.’

‘They seek a close relationship with the client in order to understand the needs better. Always very approachable and available.’

Kernmandanten

Elenia Oy


Rettig Group Ltd


CapMan Plc


CapMan Infra


Brunswick Real Estate


Altor


Tradeka


Mimir Invest AB


Adelis Equity Partners


Sirius Capital Partners


Ardian Infrastructure


Ahlström Capital Oy


OP Corporate Bank plc


Swedbank AB


HYY Kiinteistötalous (Ylva)


Loimua


Regenero


Alma Media


Intera Partners


MB Funds


Nyfosa


Helsingin Lyyra Ky


Keskisuomalainen


Alma Property Partners


Cobbleyard Real Estate


Freska Group Oy


IQM Finland Oy


Mandatum Asset Management Oy


Procuritas


Triton Equity Partners


Eficode


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Triton Equity Partners in relation to the financing arrangements of Crayfish BidCo’s voluntary public cash tender offer for all the shares in Caverion Corporation.
  • Advised Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB as agent for the senior lenders in a debt and equity funding round worth in excess of €250m for Valoo (Adola Oy).
  • Advising CapMan Infra’s portfolio company Valokuitunen Oy on a financing package close to €400m, of which €285m is committed at closing.

Borenius

Borenius is reputed for its depth of experience in the full spectrum of finance transactions and has a strong presence in infrastructure and real estate development deals, including refinancings, restructurings and green financings. The team is co-led by Niina Nuottimäki, who has a strong background in the banking industry and is a key contact for leveraged financings, restructurings, and bond financing work, and Riikka Eronen, who has extensive experience in domestic and international corporate banking and real estate finance matters. Saara Haapamäki left the firm for an in-house role in September 2023.

Praxisleiter:

Niina Nuottimäki; Riikka Eronen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Tuomas Tikkanen


Referenzen

‘Borenius is one of the best law firms in Europe.’

‘Riikka Eronen gave perfect legal advice and managed a complex financing transaction extraordinarily well. She is the best lawyer I know.’

‘Very good team, able to execute many kinds of finance transactions.’

Kernmandanten

Nordea Bank Abp


OP Financial Group


Danske Bank


Suomen Osuuskauppojen Keskuskunta


Svenska Handelsbanken AB


Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB


Swedbank AB


PHM Group Holding Oy


Norvestor VIII SCSp


The Finnish State (Ownership Steering Department of the Prime Minister’s Office)


NREP Oy


Deutsche Leasing AG


Citycon Plc


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the Finnish State (i.e. the Ownership Steering Department of the Prime Minister’s Office) on the €2.35bn bridge financing of Fortum Plc.
  • Advised Norvestor on acquiring the majority of Rantalainen, a Nordic full-service provider of outsourced accounting and payroll services with revenues in excess of €100m that was financed by a credit fund Ardian.
  • Advised OP Corporate Bank plc and Danske Bank A/S on the €222m credit facilities to finance F-Secure’s acquisition of Lookout Inc.’s mobile consumer security business.

Castrén & Snellman

Castrén & Snellman represents clients in all sectors of finance covering all aspects of banking and finance transactions with a focus on complex transactions, green financings and sustainability-linked financing arrangements. The department is led by experienced partner Tero Tuomisto; with vast knowledge of finance arrangements of all kinds, he is frequently involved in acquisition finance, real estate finance, project finance and syndicated finance arrangements. Sakari Lukinmaa is recognised for his expertise in banking and finance, private equity, and venture capital and capital markets mandates; while Minna Korhonen has a particular focus on real estate and development transactions and ‘stands out for her practical view on real estate financing’.

Praxisleiter:

Tero Tuomisto


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Sakari Lukinmaa; Minna Korhonen


Referenzen

‘C&S are knowledgeable on local market practice, provide sufficient senior attention as well as cross-team collaboration to support with transactions.’

‘Large enough team and good understanding of customers need. When working with a small organisation they can help you to concentrate on the most important things.’

‘They understand the underlying business you are financing and its specific needs.’

Kernmandanten

Nordea Bank Abp


OP Corporate Bank plc


Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB


Danske Bank A/S, Finland Branch


Aktia Bank Abp


Neste Corporation


LocalTapiola Group


Swedbank AB


Ålandsbanken Ab


Borgo AB


Huhtamäki Oyj


Helen Ltd


Finnlines Plc


Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft


VR-Group Plc


Svenska Handelsbanken AB, filialverksamhet i Finland


REDI Shopping Centre


WithSecure Oyj


Meyer Turku Oy


NREP Oy


Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank Helsinki Branch


Samla Capital Oy


Triton Investment Management Limited


Lindström Oy


Raute Corporation


Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Ltd (Finnfund)


L-Fashion Group Oy


Kilpilahden Voimalaitos Oy


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Finnlines on two arrangements for the financing of the acquisition of two new Superstar ro-pax vessels (Finncanopus and Finnsirius) by Finnish shipping company Finnlines Plc.
  • Advised Golub Capital LLC as arranger and the senior lenders on providing financing for the acquisition of Basware Oyj.
  • Advised Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank Helsinki Branch on a sustainability-linked financing arrangement for Kuusakoski Oy.

Hannes Snellman (Finland)

Hannes Snellman (Finland) represents lenders and borrowers in a wide array of financing transactions and restructuring matters, ranging from secured and unsecured bank lending work and bond issuances to security structurings, hybrid and derivative instruments, and securitisation transactions. The department has particular strength in real estate financing and project financing work within the renewable energy field, and also excels in insolvency and restructuring transactions. Team head Markus Bremer has been described as ‘one of the best finance lawyers’, while Henrik Mattson and Antti Nyberg have a particular focus on bank lending work, acquisitions, real estate and project financings, securitisation issues, and structured financing transactions.

Praxisleiter:

Markus Bremer


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Henrik Mattson; Antti Nyberg; Senni Kinnaslampi; Valerie Wårvik


Referenzen

‘Antti Nyberg excels in catering to the client’s needs and adapts well to different scenarios and assignments. Excellent availability.’

‘This team is the most experienced and versatile among Finnish law firms’ banking and finance teams and it has the broadest resources. They have also expertise in certain fields of banking law that other Finnish law firms lack.’

‘Henrik Mattson stands out from the others as a very experienced and versatile banking and finance lawyer. Also partner Markus Bremer is an excellent lawyer and nice to work with.’

Kernmandanten

Aareal Bank


Ahlstrom Capital


Danske Bank


Exilion Tuuli Ky


Konecranes Plc


Myrsky Energia Oy


Nordea Bank Abp


Nykredit Realkredit


Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken


Solidium Oy


Vaaka Partners


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Fortum on the €2.35bn bridge finance facility provided by Finnish state-owned holding company Solidium Oy.
  • Advised Fortum Oyj on the arrangements related to the stabilisation of its German subsidiary Uniper SE and subsequent sale of the controlling stake in Uniper SE shares to the German State.
  • Advised Myrsky Energia on the formation of a joint venture with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) concerning the investment and development of a 1.8GW portfolio of onshore wind power in Finland.

Krogerus

Krogerus' banking and finance department advises on the full range of domestic and international financing transactions and is a key adviser on complex acquisition and leveraged financings and structured finance mandates. The unit is additionally well regarded for its real estate finance and project finance work related to the energy sector, especially relating to renewable energy projects. Practice head Päivi Toivari is praised for her ‘outstanding negotiation skills and impeccable argumentation skills’ and specialises in acquisition financings, corporate lending, structured financing agreements, debt issuances and derivatives matters. ‘Excellent negotiator’ Heidi Kivenjuuri excels in real estate and project finance matters, and restructurings; and Jenna Kiiskinen is the key name at counsel level.

Praxisleiter:

Päivi Toivari


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Heidi Kivenjuuri; Jenna Kiiskinen


Referenzen

‘Strong understanding of the business sector and the nature of our company in particular.’

‘Krogerus has a very experienced and professional team. It is always a pleasure to work with them.’

‘Apart from a vast experience with various financing structures, Heidi Kivenjuuri has a very hands-on pragmatic approach.’

Kernmandanten

Nordea Bank Abp


Sampo plc


Ilmatar Energy Oy


Cibus Nordic Real Estate AB


UBS Asset Management


Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB


Ålandsbanken Wind Power Fund


Intera Partners


Helen


Verdane


Hyperco


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) on financing matters in connection with its entry into a partnership with a Finnish developer Myrsky Energia Oy to develop more than 1.8GW of new onshore wind power in Finland.
  • Advised Ilmatar Energy on its the long-term €135m debt financing to fund the construction and operation of a portfolio of four onshore wind farms.
  • Advised Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Partner LLP (KKR) on the financing of its acquisition of a high-quality portfolio of thirty residential properties from Kruunuasunnot.

Roschier

Roschier‘s finance and restructuring team is reputed for its depth of experience in lending and debt capital markets transactional work and financial restructurings. The group is engaged by banks active in the Nordics, large Nordic corporates, and international and Nordic private equity, real estate, infrastructure and private debt investors. Areas of expertise include project financing transactions in relation to the energy sector, especially green energy project work, which is co-head Jonne Järvi‘s specialty. Co-head Johannes Ahti advises on event-driven financings, refinancing issues, and financial restructurings with a focus on leveraged, corporate, real estate, and infrastructure finance mandates, and ‘excels within his areas of expertise’. Helena Viita focuses on finance and debt capital markets work, including acquisition finance transactions and securitisation matters.

Praxisleiter:

Johannes Ahti; Jonne Järvi


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Helena Viita


Referenzen

‘Expert level knowledge of the market.’

‘Johannes Ahti excels within his areas of expertise.’

‘The team has a good size and diverse capabilities. Good ability to leverage specialist experience from other teams when needed.’

Kernmandanten

Nordea


OP Corporate Bank


SEB


Danske Bank


Nokia


Outokumpu


IK Partners


Blackstone


Taaleri Energia


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented Danske Bank in the €2bn financing for S-Bank’s purchase of Handelsbanken’s Finnish private customer, asset management and investment services operations.
  • Represented Hamburg Commercial Bank in the financing for a leading global investment company acquiring a large residential property portfolio.
  • Represented Nordic banks SEB and Nordea in a series of loan transactions for the large Finnish utility Helen and renewable energy investor Ålandsbanken Wind Power Fund to finance the acquisition and construction of four wind farms, comprising a total of 84 wind turbines with a joint capacity of 500MW.

Asianajotoimisto White & Case Oy

Fully integrated into the firm’s global banking practice, Asianajotoimisto White & Case Oy advises companies, banks and other financial services clients around the world on a variety of domestic and international financing transactions, including acquisition and structured bank/bond financings, project and real estate financings, and distressed debt and restructuring mandates. Exemplifying this in particular is practice head Tanja Törnkvist, who is a leading expert in the field. Krista Rekola's experience includes handling acquisition finance, real estate finance, project finance and general bank lending matters, representing lenders as well as corporate clients. Oona Lilja was promoted to partner in January 2023.

Praxisleiter:

Tanja Törnkvist


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Oona Lilja; Krista Rekola


Referenzen

‘The Banking and Finance team in Helsinki is extremely efficient and has a to-the-point approach, problem solving rather than trying to create obstacles in the assignments.’

Kernmandanten

Ahlstrom Oyj (formerly Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj)


Antilooppi Ky


Outokumpu Oyj


Danske Bank A/S


Deutsche Bank AG


Fingrid Oyj


Duell Oyj


Euroports Finland Oy


F-Secure


Georg Fischer


Goldman Sachs & Company


Greenfood AB


KFW IPEX-Bank GmbH


Koskisen Oy


Metso Oyj


Morgan Stanley Investment Management Limited


Nordea Bank Abp


Nordic Capital


Sanoma Corporation


Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB)


Sponsor Capital Oy


Starwood Capital Group


Stora Enso Oyj


Technopolis Oy


Trill Impact


Triton


Valedo Partners


Valmet Oyj


Valorem Group


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising F-Secure on financing the acquisition of the mobile consumer security business from Lookout, Inc (Lookout) for an enterprise value of $223m.
  • Advised Antilooppi Ky on its financing package, worth over €500m.
  • Advising Valmet Oyj on its financing for the acquisition of Körber Group’s Business Area Tissue.

Bird & Bird

Bird & Bird‘s finance and financial regulation department’s services include handling acquisition, project and real estate financings, venture debt matters, mezzanine finance work, and regulatory matters, with a particular focus on payment work. The team is engaged by both lenders and, in particular, borrowers, and advises local and international regulated and non-regulated payment service providers, banks and corporates. Practice co-head Kristiina Lehvilä has vast experience in financing transactions, while fellow co-head Jori Taipale is experienced in cross-border and domestic M&A and finance matters.

Praxisleiter:

Kristiina Lehvilä; Jori Taipale


Referenzen

‘Kristiina Lehvilä has a good commercial awareness which enabled us to concentrate on essential terms on a financing package and she provided practical solutions into negotiations leading to quick signing and closing. Experienced professional with good negotiation skills.’

Kernmandanten

S-Bank Plc


Elisa Plc


Adola Ltd


Brunswick Real Estate AB and Nyfosa AB


City of Jyväskylä


Lehto Group Plc


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised S-Bank Plc on the acquisition of the Finnish private customer, asset management and investment services operations of Svenska Handelsbanken AB.
  • Advised Elisa Corporation on entering into a €170m Revolving Credit Facility Agreement.
  • Advised Adola Oy on entering into an English law governed €100m senior facilities agreement, intercreditor agreement, hedging agreements, Finnish law governed security agreement and English law governed security agreement.

Dittmar & Indrenius

Dittmar & Indrenius' ‘impressive’ finance practice provides the full range of advice on complex banking transactions, lending and acquisition financings, real estate and infrastructure financing work, derivatives issues, structured products, and distressed situations. The team focuses on cross-border matters and work in the energy and infrastructure sector, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy and sustainability issues. Juha-Pekka Mutanen heads up the department and specialises in finance and capital market transactions, including project finance, LBO and bond finance mandates. Kristian Karlsson primarily handles acquisition and project finance work and also assists with securitarisation issues.

Praxisleiter:

Juha-Pekka Mutanen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Kristian Karlsson


Referenzen

‘Dittmar’s finance practice is impressive with its solution-orientated approach and ability to come up and work with tailor-made solutions.’

‘Juha-Pekka Mutanen was integral in formulating a tailor-made financing solution for transactions. His commercial approach and solution orientated mind set was integral for the transaction execution.’

Kernmandanten

Veho


Brookfield


Infranode


Mirova


OPR-Finance


Pandion Mine Finance


KLAR Partners


Loiste


Auris Energia


Kreate


Svenska Handelsbanken


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Infranode on the financing of its acquisition of a portfolio of care properties in Jyväskylä.
  • Advised PKS Tuotantotilat, an investment vehicle of Castlelake and Mirabel Partners, on its novel real estate financing arrangement.
  • Advised Pandion Mine Finance, LP, the main creditor of Otso Gold Oy, which owns the Laiva Gold Mine in Finland, on a debt restructuring and distressed sale of Otso Gold Oy to Pilar Gold.

DLA Piper Finland Attorneys Ltd

DLA Piper Finland Attorneys Ltd‘s finance and projects practice has considerable experience in financial regulatory and compliance work within the fintech space, and also handles real estate and renewable energy financing transactions. A niche focus of the practice is its expertise in the shipbuilding industry, where assists with ship financings, structured export and trade finance work, and project financing issues. Group co-head Kristiina Hirva is a key name for financial regulatory matters, while co-head Mikko Luukkonen focuses on ECA financings, especially relating to the maritime industry.

Praxisleiter:

Kristiina Hirva; Mikko Luukkonen


Referenzen

‘Brilliant understanding of the Product area, and strong track record. Wouldn’t use another law firm to execute PIF facilities.’

‘Mikko Luukkonen is not only very knowledgeable, but also very warm with clients which helps to progress transactions quickly.’

Kernmandanten

Société Générale


Silicon Valley Bank


Saari Partners


Raksystems Group Oy


NTR Renewable Energy Income Fund II


BNP Paribas Fortis


Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO)


Mizuho Bank


Helaba Landesbanken Hessen-Thüringen


Premico Oy


Deutsche Bank AG


Collector Bank AB


KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH


Nordic Investment Bank


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Teollisuuden Voima Oyj in connection with three bilateral loan facilities used for general corporate purposes provided by Nordic banks.
  • Advised Société Générale on its ECA-backed financing provided to a Finnish shipping company for the purposes of acquiring a RoPax cruise vessel from a foreign shipping yard.
  • Advised KfW on the financing provided to Estonian shipping company Tallink for the acquisition of a Ro-Ro/passenger ship from a Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions.

HPP Attorneys

With a focus on project financing issues, especially regarding the construction and development of wind farms, and mandates in the green energy and infrastructure sectors, HPP Attorneys advises on a range of finance arrangements and distressed cases. Antti Rintakoski focuses on lender mandates and has extensive experience in domestic and cross-border finance and debt capital markets transactions, and specialises in real estate, project and leveraged financings, high-yield bond issuances, and investment grade lending. Björn Nykvist and Teija Lius are key names for project finance mandates.

Praxisleiter:

Antti Rintakoski


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Björn Nykvist; Teija Lius


Referenzen

‘HPP’s Banking and Finance practice offers personal and comprehensive collaboration, where many years of cooperation gives the trust needed to let HPP drive processes seemingly independently. The comprehensive knowledge and experience of the team members means that the client can feel secure that its best interests are taken care of.’

‘The partners comprehensive knowledge and capability to drive a process leads to minimising unnecessary administrative work at the client end.’

‘Collaboration work with HPP’s banking and finance team has always been very convenient. The team truly understands its clients’ needs.’

Kernmandanten

European Investment Bank


Aktiivitilat AM Oy


Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB


Aquila Capital


Danske Finance Ltd


Municipality Finance


Collector Bank AB


Taaleri Plc


Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB


Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG


Teollisen yhteistyön rahasto Oy (Finnfund)


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Finnfund (a Finnish development financier and impact investor) on its participation in a $135m financing package, arranged by Asian Development Bank, for VINFAST, related to manufacturing of Vietnam’s first fully electric public transport bus fleet and first national electric vehicle charging network.
  • Advised AB Sagax on a €99m bank financing arrangement for the purpose of refinancing the existing real estate investments.
  • Advised eQ’s residential fund (Oivat Kaupunkikodit Ky) on a financing arrangement with a contractor and two banks for the purpose of financing a construction project.

Waselius

Waselius‘s banking and finance practice is well known for advising cross-border participants in the banking and finance sector on a wide range of financing transactions and regulatory issues. Timo Lehtimäki leads the banking and finance transactional practice and primarily focusses on cross-border transactions, while Olli Kiuru is head of the financial regulatory practice and works with domestic and international financial institutions, insurance companies and other regulated entities, including fintech companies. Maria Lehtimäki has notable experience in securitisation and structured finance work, as well as special situation and distressed investments, while Linda Nyman is the key contact at counsel level.

Praxisleiter:

Timo Lehtimäki; Olli Kiuru


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Maria Lehtimäki; Linda Nyman; Ville-Veikko Vänttinen


Referenzen

‘Independent law firm with an experienced and commercially minded team that operates very effectively and gets things done. They are very easy and pleasant to deal with, true professionals, and we know that our matters are in a safe pair of hands when we instruct Waselius & Wist.’

‘Maria Lehtimäki provides excellent and timely advice. She is responsive and stays involved in the deal, so there is partner involvement in all key issues. Senior associate Ville-Veikko Vänttinen is also helpful, efficient and proactive. They are both a pleasure to deal with.’

‘They are knowledgeable, reactive and, most importantly, very commercial. Waselius & Wist think in terms of solutions and not problems. They are always willing to think outside the box.’

Kernmandanten

LocalTapiola Finance


Wells Fargo


BNP Paribas


Goldman Sachs


Credit Suisse


Nomura


Sixth Street Partners


Bridgepoint


American Express


Saldo Bank UAB Plc


PYN Fund Management Ltd


Morrow Bank


Alisa Bank Oyj


Banco Santander


Citibank


Ikano Bank


Zurich Insurance Group


Ermitage Partners


Ageras


Santander Consumer Finance Oy


Vapaus Bikes Oy


P Capital Partners AB


Monitchem Holdco 3 S.A. (CABB Group)


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised LocalTapiola Finance (LähiTapiola Rahoitus Oy) as the originator in the €543.3m public securitisation of a portfolio of Finnish consumer auto hire purchase contracts.
  • Advised the lenders on the Finnish law aspects of the financing of the acquisition of the Nomentia group by Inflexion.
  • Advised Santander Consumer Finance Oy as the originator in the €450m public securitisation of a portfolio of Finnish consumer auto hire purchase contracts.

Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)

Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) has deep knowledge of real estate transactions and experience in fintech mandates, as well as handling issues relating to the regulation and operation of crowdfunding platforms. Merja Blankenstein advises on the finance elements of domestic and international M&A transactions and is an expert in real estate arrangements, while Tiina Ashorn‘s practice covers the interface between banking and finance work and TMT issues. Other key members of the team include Harri Tolppanen and Vesa Turkki.

Praxisleiter:

Merja Blankenstein; Tiina Ashorn; Harri Tolppanen; Vesa Turkki


Referenzen

‘They know clients needs and targets very well. They are willing to use all the hard work that a case needs.’

‘Merja Blankenstein has been a crucial help in developing bond underwriting tools and European options with a tight schedule. She has shown repeated willingness to work around the clock with very little notice to meet our deadlines.’

‘Good knowledge about finance documentation and complex structuring.’

KPMG Law in Finland

KPMG Law in Finland focuses on finance sector regulation and transactions, including advice regarding authorisation applications, compliance outsourcings, sustainable finance work, financial regulations, and financial group reorganisations. Eeva Rakkolainen leads the team and has vast experience in advising financial sector clients including banks, insurance companies, and asset managers in Finland on regulatory transformation projects, sustainable finance regulation, financings, M&A, and corporate law. Jannica Boucht specialises in data protection issues and is well versed in sector-specific regulations applicable to the finance sector.

Praxisleiter:

Eeva Rakkolainen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Siiri Luoma; Jannica Boucht


Referenzen

‘We have been pleased with the quality of the services provided to us on regulatory and compliance matters.’

‘The individuals in the team are all a pleasure to work with and have a high level of competence.’

‘KPMG has been able to deliver what has been agreed and even more. Very proactive attitude towards the needs of the business.’

Kernmandanten

Mandatum Group


Sampo Plc


OP Financial Group


Savings Banks Group


Aaland Mutual Insurance Company


Garantia Insurance Company Ltd


Taaleri Oyj, Taaleri Energia Funds, Taaleri Pääomarahastot Oy


Index Helsinki Osakeyhtiö


Grit Fund Management Company Ltd


Ethos Capital Oy


Gf Money Oy


Epassi Group Oy


Fennia life insurance company Ltd


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted Länsi-Uudenmaan Säästöpankki with a change of a company form from a savings bank to a limited liability savings bank by way of a transfer of business to an established limited liability company, namely Länsi-Uudenmaan Säästöpankki Oy.
  • Assisted Mandatum with its IPO readiness project.
  • Providing outsourced legal compliance services to Taaleri Oyj and supporting the client on compliance matters.

Merilampi Attorneys Ltd

Merilampi Attorneys Ltd‘s banking and finance team is particularly strong in real estate transactions and has a strong emphasis on regulatory advice. Team head Tommi Elo focuses on banking and finance as well as securities transactions and has been involved in domestic and cross-border financings; additionally, he has provided advice on insider issues and various licensing and other regulatory processes related to financial markets. Ari Keinänen specialises in corporate and real estate transactions.

Praxisleiter:

Tommi Elo


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ari Keinänen


Referenzen

‘Tommi Elo and his team at Merilampi delivers pragmatic and to the point advice, taking into account both local law and the knowledge of the industry and local market practice as well as the knowledge of our organisation and products that they have acquired over the years.’

‘Tommi Elo is a trusted adviser on banking, financial and commercial matters.’

Kernmandanten

Citibank


Nordea Bank


Aberdeen Property Funds


Schroder Property Funds


Suominen Corporation


Posti Corporation


Kesko Corporation


Koskisen