Tytti represents both lenders and borrowers on a wide range of debt financing transactions, including acquisition finance, real estate and project finance, refinancing and restructuring, as well as debt capital market transactions. In addition, she advises on financial regulatory and compliance matters. She has extensive experience in the fields of banking and financing, both as attorney and as inhouse counsel. Before joining Avance, she served as General Counsel and Head of Legal Affairs of OP Corporate Bank.
CV
Career
- Avance Attorneys Ltd, Partner 2022–
- Avance Attorneys Ltd, Counsel 2021–2022
- OP Corporate Bank plc, General Counsel (2019–2021)
- OP Financial Group, Senior Legal Counsel, Head of Corporate Banking Legal and Head of Legal Affairs (Banking) (2010–2018)
- Dittmar & Indrenius Attorneys at Law, Senior Attorney (2006–2010)
- OKO Bank Plc, Legal Counsel (2005–2006)
- Dittmar & Indrenius Attorneys at Law, Associate (2003–2005)
Education
- Executive MBA with honors, Aalto University Executive Education, 2020
- B.Sc. (Econ.), Helsinki School of Economics, 2006
- Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 2003
Rankings
2024
Tytti Laajanen is ranked as “Rising star partner”.
IFLR1000 2024/25
2024
“Tytti Laajanen is a great industry expert with industry expertise from both sides of the aisle and an excellent touch on client matter management with any financial institution.”
The Legal 500 2024
2024
“Tytti was our main contact lawyer. She is very proficient with the legal aspects that banks require. She has in-depth knowledge of the banks, how they operate and their requirements. Her work is very detailed and comprehensive. She is very easy to cooperate with. She is a specialised banking lawyer.”
Chambers Europe 2024
2023
Tytti Laajanen is ranked as “Rising star partner”.
IFLR1000 2023/24
2023
“Experienced professional with hands on attitude.”
The Legal 500 2023