The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, LMR Attorneys Ltd is a second tier firm,

Finance is a core area at mid-sized firm LMR Attorneys Ltd, where the widely acknowledged expertise of partners Kimmo Mettälä and Janne Tuulos attract a string of major banks and international finance houses as clients. Deutsche Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland and other lenders were advised on senior and mezzanine loan facilities made available for Algeco.

Within Capital markets, LMR Attorneys Ltd is a third tier firm,

Talented finance expert Kimmo Mettälä at LMR Attorneys Ltd handles capital markets work, including high-value transactions. Recent instructions include acting for a major European bank in respect of ISDA master agreements entered into with mutual funds and pension institutions in Finland.

Within Corporate and M&A, LMR Attorneys Ltd is a third tier firm,

Petri Morelius and Keijo Räikkönen at LMR Attorneys Ltd head up an active corporate and M&A practice at the firm, attracting some palatable international transactions. They include acting as Finnish counsel, alongside US firm Hogan & Hartson LLP, to On2 Technologies on its acquisition by Google, and advising Fennia Mutual Insurance on the sale of its Estonian insurance business to AS IF Eesti Kindlustus.

Within Dispute resolution , LMR Attorneys Ltd is a third tier firm,

LMR Attorneys Ltd has a busy practice of impressive clients and instructions, for example, successfully representing Sampo Bank in a €8m claim against Sponda regarding loan agreements. The firm is also defending Suomen Spar in a €2.5m claim concerning shareholders agreements, with Raimo Seppälä taking the lead role.

Within EU and competition, LMR Attorneys Ltd is a first tier firm,

Jukka Luostarinen at LMR Attorneys Ltd receives praise from across the market for his skill in this field as ‘a true competition law expert’. Together with Ilkka Leppihalme, the pair are ‘both excellent’ and ‘very international’ while the service is ‘among the best in Finland’. Current instructions include representing Viasat Broadcasting/Modern Times as intervener in merger control proceedings before the FCA.

Within Legal market overview,

Other notable firms are distinguished for their expertise rather than size: LMR Attorneys Ltd and Waselius & Wist have first-class finance practices, while Merilampi shines in competition and dispute resolution. Dittmar & Indrenius and Hammarström Puhakka Partners, Attorneys Ltd are mid-sized full-service firms that capitalise well on conflict scenarios at the two leading firms. Hammarström Puhakka Partners, Attorneys Ltd merged with leading maritime practice Gahmberg & Co in 2009.

Within Maritime and transport, LMR Attorneys Ltd is a second tier firm,

Regular clients of LMR Attorneys Ltd include the Finnish state railway VR Group and its subsidiaries and HKL, the Helsinki City Transport Authority. Work highlights included investment in rolling stock, acquisition and divestiture of companies, procurement matters and dispute resolution.

Within Real estate and construction, LMR Attorneys Ltd is a third tier firm,

LMR Attorneys Ltd does not have a dedicated real estate team, but versatile partner Kimmo Mettälä has a proven track record in advising clients in this sector. He is currently acting for the seller of major commercial premises in international arbitration proceedings.

Within TMT , LMR Attorneys Ltd is a third tier firm,

Timo Ruikka joined LMR Attorneys Ltd from Nokia Corporation in 2009, joining US counsel Paul Herring in providing technology advice at the firm. Clients include On2 Technologies Finland, Medeia Therapeutics and Salcomp, the global developer and manufacturer of mobile phone chargers.