‘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.’

‘The team is well versed and has all the required skillsets to process even complex multi-territory banking matters as lead counsel.’

‘Tytti Laajanen is a great industry expert with industry expertise from both sides of the aisle and an excellent touch on client matter management with any financial institution. Essi Paavolainen is a brilliant senior associate, who has a good vision of the needs of the client and an ability to turn it into efficient documentation and the ability to drive the matter to its conclusion.’

‘Sari Wallgren, Henrikki Tahkokallio and senior associates Janina Järvi and Donya Baya are competent but also nice people to deal with.’

‘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.’

‘Tuomas Tikkanen is very analytical, solution oriented and has extensive jurisprudential knowledge.’

‘Versatile and experienced team.’

‘Strong banking and finance practice, knows the banks very well.’

‘The partners in the banking and finance practice have a solid background with lengthy experience working for banks and other parties in the market.’

‘Riikka Eronen has great knowledge from both a bank and legal services provider context. She is also very well integrated into the market which makes us confident that we are on top of the market development.’

‘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.’

‘The team has resources to advise on the most challenging finance transactions.’

‘Sakari Lukinmaa is a seasoned finance lawyer who make things happen.’

‘C&S’ banking and finance team has wide legal knowledge, from lending to capital markets issues etc. They always give clear and thorough advice.’

‘Minna Korhonen stands out for her practical view on real estate financing.’

‘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.’

‘Very talented and hardworking team. Valerie Wårvik is one of the best senior associates in Helsinki.’

‘Excellent team, best in Finland!’

‘Hannes Snellman’s finance team is very experienced and solution oriented.’

‘Henrik Matsson is the grand man of finance law. His experience, skills to find solutions and solve issues and general expertise are outstanding. Senni Kinnaslampi is a rising star with excellent project management skills.’

‘Markus Bremer is a one of the best finance lawyers. While knowing the details, he has a wider perspective and a great ability to advance things. He is also great to work with due to his professional skills and down to earth attitude.’

‘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.’

‘Krogerus’ Banking and finance practice team, led by Päivi Toivari, is one of the most competent legal teams I have worked with. Punctual, constructive and maximally client-oriented team whose legal competences are beyond doubt. Their responsiveness (even during intense workload) and excellent collaboration with other legal teams participating in transactions, as well as technical solutions offered and ensured for the concerned parties strongly contribute to the success of the projects.’

‘Päivi Toivari’s most distinctive features are outstanding negotiation skills and impeccable argumentation skills. She is a high-profile professional and partner who is capable of managing, delegating and demonstrating maximum effort. Her knowledge, experience and competence are especially useful in critical or more intense situations.’

‘Heidi Kivenjuuri has a very hands-on approach and she is an excellent negotiator who always finds suitable solutions with a commercial approach.’

‘Päivi Toivari has extensive knowledge in the field of banking and finance. You can trust even the most demanding and critical cases in the hands of Päivi.’

‘Krogerus’ Banking team can take on full responsibility for getting the deal through, have attention to detail and great adaption skills.’

‘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.’

‘Johannes Ahti is very responsive and resourceful.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘Three key factors we have valued: Expertise, experience and problem-solving capability in matters.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘Good hands-on approach from the partner. Did not make things unnecessarily complicated but pushed for clarity and looked to solve problems instead of inventing them.’

‘Merja Blankenstein is an excellent lawyer and very helpful.’

‘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.’

‘Siiri Luoma has been performing professionally and with high integrity throughout our co-operation. A true team player.’

‘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.’