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Maritime and transport in Finland

HPP Attorneys

Reputed for its depth of expertise in large-scale projects, HPP Attorneys‘ full-service logistics practice covers a variety of contentious and non-contentious maritime and transport matters. The team frequently assists clients with maritime insurance issues and trade sanctions, transport disputes and maritime contracts. Experienced practice head Nora Gahmberg-Hisinger and Matti Komonen have ‘in-depth knowledge and experience of the transport and logistics sector’, with extensive expertise in maritime and transport law, insurance issues and disputes, where the pair ‘stand out as experienced litigators’.

Practice head(s):

Nora Gahmberg-Hisinger


Other key lawyers:

Matti Komonen


Testimonials

‘In-depth knowledge and experience of the transport and logistics sector.’

‘Nora Gahmberg-Hisinger is well connected, her knowledge and versatile experience are both convincing and impressive.’

‘Nora Gahmberg-Hisinger – always there when we need her.’

‘Nora Gahmberg-Hisinger’s expertise in maritime law stands out and she is very pleasant to work with.’

‘Experience not only within maritime law but also transport law. Practical insights and adaptive attitude.’

‘Nora Gahmberg-Hissinger is an easily approachable person with a high level of expertise. Due to her background, she can also take practical matters into account in advance.’

‘HPP Attorneys has an experienced maritime and transport team.’

‘Partners Matti Komonen and Nora Gahmberg-Hisinger stand out as experienced litigators. They are knowledgeable and efficient.’

Key clients

Neste plc


Transflot Ltd


Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency


Metsä Group


Bore


Work highlights


  • Representing a public entity in a claim for damages against a cruise ship operator when one of its vessel’s crashed into a pier damaging the port facilities.
  • Advised a shipping company on the delivery process of new eco class hybrid ro-ro vessels.
  • Advising a dry bulk cargo carrier on claiming the freight payment in a charterparty dispute relating to Russian trade sanctions.

Procopé & Hornborg

Procopé & Hornborg’s international trade and transport team has substantial experience on maritime, trade, transport and insurance matters. ‘Beyond impressive’ practice head Ulla von Weissenberg is an all-round expert in transport law and experienced in issues related to shipbuilding, docking issues and ship purchases. The ‘diligent and sharp’ Turo Sumu is involved in proceedings regarding carriage losses and advises on logistics and sales contracts as well as insurance regulation; he also leads the firm’s insurance practice.

Practice head(s):

Ulla von Weissenberg


Other key lawyers:

Turo Sumu


Testimonials

‘Ulla von Weissenberg and her team is my absolute first choice when choosing a shipping lawyer in Finland. She is very talented, with deep legal knowledge of this sector but at the same time, a very hands on lawyer.’

‘P&H is one of the best Finnish maritime law firms.’

‘Turo Sumu is a diligent and sharp lawyer with a good sense of detail and yet a practical and commercial approach.’

‘Responsive law firm with a team of committed shipping lawyers.’

‘Turo Sumu delivers targeted and effective advice with a pragmatic approach. He is intelligent, reliable, calm and solution oriented.’

‘Ulla von Weissenberg showed profound skills and expertise – however, if there was a situation where we needed some further consultation on some specific matter, there was knowledge and resources available within this practice. In addition to their professional competence, everyone I met was very friendly and approachable.’

‘Working with Ulla von Weissenberg was an absolute delight. Ulla brought an impressive level of expertise and skill to the table, and her knowledge was beyond impressive. Ulla’s way of working was very convincing, and she always created a collaborative and productive environment. Also, it wasn’t just the quality of her work – Ulla is also an easy-going person with a great sense of humor. I genuinely look forward to working with her again in the future!’

‘Ulla von Weissenberg is a respected and highly qualified professional.’

Castrén & Snellman

Castrén & Snellman‘s department covers all aspects of shipping and logistics-related work. The practice is co-headed by Niklas Langenskiöld, who is well versed in maritime and transport law and focuses on litigation and arbitration; and Rickard Langenskiöld, who advises on international trade and contract law in the logistics sector and the manufacturing industry. The firm also has a strong ship finance practice, led by Tero Tuomisto, who is a member of the firm’s banking and finance team.

Practice head(s):

Niklas Langenskiöld; Rickard Langenskiöld


Other key lawyers:

Tero Tuomisto


Testimonials

‘In-depth understanding of the logistics business and the legal framework.’

‘Richard Langenskiöld has exceptionally good skills and expertise in drafting and negotiating complex international contracts.’

‘They have a great team covering all kinds of maritime and transport and Rickard Langenskiöld is by far the best Finnish lawyer within this area.’

‘Rickard Langenskiöld stands out as an exceptional maritime lawyer.’

‘Unique knowledge of the maritime business. Especially Rickard Langenskiöld.’

‘They really had good experience and knowledge about maritime logistics. Very relevant and operational understanding about the activities and risks involved in port operations and voyages.

‘Castrén & Snellman’s maritime and transport practice is one of the few strong teams in Finland in this area that we can rely on when such specialist knowhow is required.’

‘Rickard Langenskiöld has been our company’s key contact for years and has proven to be a reliable and very capable specialist contact in our logistics-related matters. He is solution-oriented and has also been able to serve us well when thinking outside of the box has been a necessity.’

Key clients

Finnlines Plc


Prima Shipping Oy Ab


Waselius

Waselius covers securitised warehouse financing mandates and has extensive experience in structured finance work across a variety of asset classes including automotive hire purchase and loan portfolios and aircraft; the team also handles special situation investments and distressed investments. Maria Lehtimäki leads the practice.

Practice head(s):

Maria Lehtimäki


Key clients

Santander Consumer Finance


CityJet


LocalTapiola Finance


BBAM Aviation Services Limited


JLPS Ireland Limited


Work highlights


  • Advised JLPS Ireland Limited on the Finnish law aspects of the sale and leaseback of Airbus A350-941 Aircraft with Finnair, and related financing arrangements.
  • Advised LocalTapiola Finance as the originator on the €543.3m public securitisation of a portfolio of Finnish consumer auto hire purchase contracts.
  • Advised Santander Consumer Finance Oy as the originator in the €450m public securitisation of a portfolio of Finnish consumer auto hire purchase contracts.