The capital markets team at Dittmar & Indrenius advises on debt and equity instrument issuances. Juha-Pekka Mutanen is at the helm of the practice, routinely handling the restructuring of high-value bonds and notes. Hanna-Mari Manninen focuses on securities regulation advisory matters, while Kristian Karlsson specialises in securities law and financial regulation.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Dittmar & Indrenius' work has consistently demonstrated high-level expertise, particularly in challenging cross-border acquisitions and compliance issues. The complexity of these matters required sophisticated legal analysis, which the firm delivered exceptionally well. What makes their practice unique is their ability to manage complex international aspects while maintaining clear communication.’
  • ‘We have, in particular, worked primarily with Kristian Karlsson and his team at Dittmar & Indrenius. In addition to what has been described in the previous section, they demonstrate exceptional strategic thinking and industry knowledge, show very high technical expertise and attention to detail. The entire team stands out for their commitment to understanding the business objectives and providing tailored legal solutions.’
  • ‘Kristian Karlsson is knowledgeable.’

Key clients

  • Handelsbanken
  • OPR-Finance
  • Zurich Insurance Group
  • Nordic Trustee
  • Ecster AB
  • Kreate Oyj

Work highlights

Advised Handelsbanken on the disposal of its private, SME, asset management and life insurance operations in Finland to S-Bank, Oma Savings Bank and Fennia Life Insurance Company.
Advised the bondholders on the Finnish aspects of the restructuring and subsequent repayment of the EUR 50 million high-yield bond issued by the Sunborn Group, an owner-operator of hotels in Finland and other European countries.
Advising OPR-Finance, a provider of finance solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises, on a complex restructuring of its financing arrangements, including its hybrid bond and preference shares.

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Practice head

Juha-Pekka Mutanen

Other key lawyers

Hanna-Mari Manninen; Kristian Karlsson