Dottir Attorneys Ltd.‘s banking and finance team focuses primarily on project and investment-grade financings and energy transactions. Co-head Mariella Både-Landell frequently advises on cross-border project financings. Leading the team alongside Både-Landell, Niko Johansson is singled out for his experience handling debt financing arrangements.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Mariella Bade-Landell and Niko Johansson are experienced, fast delivery, no-nonsense lawyers, very committed to providing excellent service.’
- ‘Dottir stands out for its exceptional blend of legal expertise and business acumen. Their swift responsiveness and adept process management have consistently facilitated the seamless execution of our debt and equity transactions.’
- ‘Niko is a superb, hands-on and pragmatic person.’
- ‘Mariella brings a distinctive combination of agility, pragmatism, and deep legal expertise that sets her apart in the market. She is quick to grasp the nuances of a situation and adapt her approach accordingly.’
- ‘This practice stands out for its agility, pragmatism, and deep legal expertise. The team is highly responsive and adaptable, able to pivot quickly in dynamic situations without compromising on quality or precision.’
- ‘Dottir is a clearly rising law firm in Helsinki, at least in the field of financing. Dottir has really good expertise in junior and senior loan documentation.’
Key clients
- NIAM AB Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) Evolver Equity CapMan Growth Equity Fund II Ky Nordea Bank Abp EPV Solar Power Ltd Danske Bank A/S, Finland branch Suomen Hallikiinteistöt Ky (an Aktiivitilat fund)
Work highlights
Advised EPV Solar Power Ltd as lead counsel in connection with the EUR 64,500,000 debt financing of EPV Energy's first solar park, located in Lapua, Finland.
Advised the agent, Danske Bank A/S, and lenders, Danske Bank A/S, Finland branch, Nordea Bank Abp and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ), as lead counsel on all financing matters relating to Solidium Oy’s EUR 300,000,000 revolving credit facility.
Advised the lenders, OP Corporate Bank plc and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ), as lead counsel on Terveystalo Oyj’s EUR 210,000,000 facilities arrangement.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Niko Johansson; Mariella Både-Landell