Castrén & Snellman maintains a prominent position advising on high-profile banking and finance mandates, exhibiting a proficiency in green financings and sustainability-linked financing arrangements. At the helm of the practice, Tero Tuomisto is widely recognised for his deep knowledge of complex finance arrangements, including syndicated structures. Sakari Lukinmaa possesses strong capabilities in domestic and cross-border transactions involving consortia. The two are closely supported by Minna Korhonen, who regularly assists clients on acquisition and real estate finance matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Castren's banking and finance team is very experienced, solution-oriented and committed to providing excellent legal services. Resourcing is always great and appropriate for the task at hand.’
- ‘We have had a long-term, fruitful cooperation with the team, particularly Sakari Lukinmaa. He is a good communicator and understands the business and our needs.’
Key clients
- OP Corporate Bank plc
- Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ)
- Danske Bank A/S
- S-Bank Plc
- Huhtamäki Oyj
- NoHo Partners Plc
- Metsäliitto Cooperative
- Nrep Oy
- Neste Corporation
- Fingrid Oyj
- Metsä Board Corporation
- Boreo Plc
Work highlights
Acted as Finnish legal counsel for the funders to Nevel Oy in a EUR 665 million refinancing arrangement through a mix of multicurrency bank loans and private placement notes.
Advised Metsä Board Corporation on the issuance of senior unsecured green notes of EUR 200 million.
Advised Triton Partners and Habeo Group on a leveraged financing arrangement with Danske Bank A/S, Nordea Bank Abp and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Tero Tuomisto
Other key lawyers
Sakari Lukinmaa; Minna Korhonen;Valter Olkkonen