Project finance is at the core of HPP Attorneys‘ banking and finance team, which is noted for its specialist work on sustainability-linked and energy sector financings. Teija Lius, who was appointed as practice head in January 2025, is highlighted for her ’deep understanding of development finance and impact investing’. Malin Holm, who joined the team in October 2024, has considerable experience in ESG financing.
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Testimonials
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- ‘For us, the expertise and understanding that HPP Attorneys has in development finance and impact investing is invaluable. We use them in cases that have unique questions related to operating under international law.’
- ‘Teija Lius is an invaluable advisor for us with her deep understanding of development finance and impact investing. We have also benefited from the expertise of Daniel Villarreal, who has helped us significantly to benchmark against industry standards.’
- ‘They provide the specific expertise that we require. We trust the service, and their advice has been very useful and precise.’
- ‘People are the best element of this team! Down to earth and close to the customer. Easily approachable.’
- ‘Teija Lius is clear with her guidance and has considered problems strategically from the customer's perspective. Antti Rintakoski is easy to work with, and he has a brilliant mind to solve complex issues with practical approaches.’
- ‘Very experienced and dedicated team focused on the essential. Deep knowledge in their field. ’
Key clients
- Mantsinen Group Ltd Oy
- Norion Bank
- Terrafame
- NEFCO
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Sagax AB
- Posti Group Oyj
- Aquila Capital
- Aktia Bank Plc
- Zenobe Energy Limited
- Pareto Alternative Investments AS
Work highlights
Advised Terrafame Ltd on its financing arrangement to fund the company’s future investment programme.
Advised Mantsinen Group Ltd Oy on a EUR 59,000,000 club loan arrangement with Danske, Nordea and Aktia, whereby the banks provided financing to the company for the purposes of refinancing its existing loans and for general corporate purposes.
Advised Deutsche Bank AG on a EUR 154,000,000 financing arrangement with eQ Community Properties Fund.
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Practice head
Teija Lius
Other key lawyers
Antti Rintakoski; Malin Holm; Daniel Villarreal