Sari is a leading lawyer specialized on domestic and cross-border banking and finance transactions. She regularly acts for both banks and borrowers and advises clients in complex transactions in the financing space, including acquisition, structured and real estate finance, syndicated lending, bilateral loans and debt capital market transactions.
CV
Career
- Avance Attorneys Ltd, Partner 2011–
- Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd, Helsinki, Senior Associate, Finance Group (2003–2011)
- Pohjola Bank plc, Helsinki, Legal Counsel for Corporate Banking (2010)
- Waselius & Wist, Associate (1998–2003)
Education
- Trained on the Bench, District Court of Vantaa, 2000
- Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 1997
Rankings
2024
Sari Wallgren ranked as “Highly regarded” and additionally recognised in the seventh annual publication of IFLR1000 Women Leaders.
IFLR1000 2024/25
2024
Sari Wallgren is recognised as a “Leading individual” in Banking and finance.
“Sari Wallgren has excellent knowledge and long-standing experience in banking and finance transactions. Her knowledge of our business sector and long-term client relationships is very much appreciated. She is diligent and has the process completely under control at all times.”
The Legal 500 2024
2024
“Things always go smoothly and on time with Sari Wallgren.”
“She provides support whenever it is needed.”
Chambers Europe & Global 2024
2023
Sari Wallgren is recognised as a Global Leader in Banking.
Who’s Who Legal 2023
2023
Sari Wallgren ranked as “Highly regarded” and additionally recognised in the sixth annual publication of IFLR1000 Women Leaders.
“Always available and creative in order to find solutions.”
“Always available and will find solutions, or find someone else within the company to get relevant knowledge at hand.”
“Sari really understands the client needs and has an ability to see the bigger picture which is then applied to the detail.”
IFLR1000 2023/24