Waselius has a niche in securitisation and structured finance, advising on all aspects of securitisation transactions. The team is also noted for its expertise in the regulatory and derivatives aspects of these deals, as well as significant risk transfer (SRT) transactions. A ‘true powerhouse’, structured finance and securitisation expert Maria Lehtimäki leads the team and regularly assists with the securitisation of large portfolios. Timo Lehtimäki is a recognised leader in debt capital markets.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Waselius team is always very responsive, professional and commercial.’
- ‘I would particularly recommend Timo Lehtimäki and Linda Nyman, who are very focused on service delivery.’
- ‘Waselius has deep knowledge, a dedicated team and a great way of guiding their clients. They deliver high-quality advice within short timelines and are very pragmatic.’
- ‘Maria Lehtimäki is a true powerhouse - she is an exceptional lawyer and does not shy away from a challenge. She is very well-connected with deep knowledge in the market and guides her clients in an excellent way.’
Key clients
- First Quantum Minerals
- Santander Consumer Finance
- Monitchem Holdco 3 S.A. (CABB Group)
- NatWest Markets N.V.
- SEB
- Pliant
- Gilead 2025-1 Aviation Limited
- Nordic Trustee & Agency AB
- MetLife Group
- Citibank
- Citigroup
- LocalTapiola Finance
Work highlights
Advised Santander Consumer Finance as the originator on a EUR 420 million full-cap stack public securitisation of a portfolio of Finnish consumer auto hire purchase contracts, dubbed “KIMI 13”.
Advised First Quantum Minerals Ltd on the Finnish law aspects of two separate offerings of USD 1 billion each of senior notes as follow-up transactions to a large mining high-yield deal.
Advised Pliant as originator on a significant risk transfer (SRT) transaction of European corporate credit card receivables.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Maria Lehtimäki
Other key lawyers
Timo Lehtimäki; Linda Nyman