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
2025
“Sari Wallgren is fast and has a good commercial understanding of targeted goals.”
“Sari Wallgren is very knowledgeable.”
“Sari is one of the most pleasant legal advisers to work with. She maintains her composure in all situations while still delivering top services in tight timelines.”
“Sari has had a long career in banking law and knows the advisers around the city and in the industry, so that is useful for every client when working with her.”
Chambers Europe & Global 2025
2024
Sari Wallgren is ranked as “Highly regarded” and additionally recognised in the seventh annual publication of IFLR1000 Women Leaders.
IFLR1000 2024/25
2024
Sari Wallgren is ranked as “Recommended” in Banking – Finance.
Lexology Index 2024 (formerly Who’s Who Legal)
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