Waselius > Helsinki, Finland > Firm Profile

‘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.’

‘Both Maria Lehtimäki and Ville-Veikko Vänttinen are top notch lawyers who come very recommended. Maria and Ville-Veikko get the deal done and come up with creative solutions.’

‘We have worked with Timo Lehtimäki on several transactions and the level of service and responsiveness have been outstanding. All work products have been delivered in a timely way and legal issues have been solved smoothly and quietly.’

‘All team members have been exceptionally friendly and had a deep knowledge of acquisition finance transactions.’

‘I especially value the level of commitment and service from Maria Lehtimäki who is a standout legal adviser in Finnish securitisations – definitely the market leader.’

‘Excellent service and understanding of prevalent legal issues.’

‘The W&W Team were knowledgeable as to substantive areas of law and had the breadth of experience to provide market perspective.’

‘One of Timo Lehtimäki’s qualities that I really appreciated was his responsiveness, both in terms of timeliness and being on point in addressing any questions/issues raised.’

‘The Waselius & Wist team is very professional and responsive and gives prompt and focused advice.’

‘Linda Nyman makes sure that all our transactions proceed smoothly.’

‘Extremely responsive and pleasant to work with! Strong focus on contributing with actually valuable advice.’

‘Christoffer Waselius – a man for all seasons. His presence brings true weight to the negotiation table. ’

‘Jaakko Huhtala is a very pragmatic adviser. Knowledgeable and gives trustworthy advice.’

‘Highly competent team.’

‘Jaakko Huhtala has experience as an entrepreneur in the finance industry which shows up in a good way.’

‘They deliver on time and they understand the needs of the clients.’

‘Jouni Kautto is serious about providing great service and clear, comprehensive advice.’

‘A modern, specialist and responsive firm.’

‘The team headed by Lotta Pohjanpalo offers excellent in-depth expertise of competition law for merger control/transactions as well as for commercial contracts.’

‘Lotta Pohjanpalo is a star in her field.’

‘The team is very easy to reach and they always offer us the best knowledge in a very wide area of legal issues.’

‘I always get the feeling that my opinions are valuable. And they never try to steer the decision-making too much. They always make it clear what the options are and are very clear with the ups and downs.’

‘Waselius & Wist are a firm that provides timely, practical and insightful advice, are consistent in their deliveries and a trusted and long-term partner to our business in Finland.’

‘Lotta Pohjanpalo is a very strong legal professional that gives excellent advice and is firm in negotiations. She has very extensive experience in her field and is a trusted adviser to our company. I would highly recommend her.’

‘Waselius has a team that is entirely dedicated to intellectual property. The firm has a good reputation and has a good team of lawyers with longstanding experience and profound legal knowledge.’

‘Åsa Krook is an outstanding lawyer. Åsa is quick, accurate and has longstanding experience and profound legal knowledge. If the case requires, she will offer practical and business-oriented solutions.’

‘Advice is always to the point and very business and solution minded. Exactly the right balance between legal considerations and how that impacts the client’s business. Provide options on how to work around issues.’

‘Åsa Krook – she is super responsive, and always goes the extra mile.’

‘Waselius & Wist stands out for its exceptional team of legal experts who combine deep industry knowledge with a forward-thinking approach, providing clients with innovative and tailored solutions that set them apart from other firms in terms of comprehensive legal support and strategic guidance.’

‘The individuals at Waselius & Wist stand out due to their exceptional legal expertise, innovative problem-solving abilities, and unwavering commitment to providing client-centered solutions.’

‘Waselius & Wist has a great and agile tax practice headed by Niklas Thibblin.’

‘Niklas Thibblin has a unique combination of deep technical knowledge and a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.’

‘Niklas Thibblin is splendid at thinking out-of-the-box yet well-grounded in what is realistic.’

‘They are very qualified and aware of many topics. They are really great at communicating complicated laws in a way that is understandable. They are very collaborative with us and within their teams. They are the best law firm that we have worked with in Finland and always recommend them.’

‘The individuals are kind and very smart and aware of the topics they assist you with. They always do an amazing job.’

‘Great team, great understanding of the market, great partner attention.’

‘Niklas Thibblin is second to none.’

‘It was very reassuring to work with W&W due to their personal commitment and approach. Any and all questions from our side were dealt with promptly and thoroughly.’

‘This is a long established and highly respected, also very well-connected elite boutique.’

‘Christoffer Waselius was very kind and on top of any topic which appeared. I always had information about the standing with the court. We had very good debrief before and after every action.’

‘Highly professional team.’

‘Very supportive team with quick responses; internationally minded and open to all discussions on cross-border litigation and M&A. Always enjoyable to work with them. Also clients like their work very much.’

‘Christoffer Waselius has vast experience in international M&A, litigation and arbitration projects. He is fluent in German and therefore very recommended for German companies. Christoffer understands the different specific law concepts in each jurisdiction and can quickly turn issues into a workable solution.’