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Christoffer Charpentier is hailed as an excellent negotiator” who has “very good knowledge and experience.” He advises on high-end transactions and of late assisted Varma Mutual Pension Insurance with its EUR130 million sale of an office property portfolio in Helsinki to EPISO 4. Clients appreciate that “he is very calm, reliable and always well prepared.”

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Christoffer Charpentier specialises in transactional mandates as part of his wider energy practice, regularly advising on M&A and joint ventures relating to large-scale energy and natural resources projects. He is also noted for his deep expertise in real estate matters.

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Co-heading the disputes team at Avance Attorneys, Ulla Vuokila is renowned in the market for her longstanding experience in white-collar crime mandates. She also represents clients in a broader range of corporate disputes. Interviewees appreciate that she “makes sure all the relevant aspects in a case will be considered,” and add that she is “always available when needed.”

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“Selinda Näse is praised by sources for her approach to customer service: She very much tries to get to know her client’s business and needs and puts together documentation that works for the client.”

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According to interviewees, Sari Wallgren is “very talented, diligent and thorough.” She has a strong reputation in the fields of acquisition, structured and real estate finance. She is also noted for her handling of syndicated lending, bilateral loans and debt capital markets issuances.

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“Robin Nordblad is qualified to practise in both Finland and New York and is noted for his considerable international expertise in US-related financing matters. He is well regarded by sources for his focus on US capital markets for Finnish clients.” He advises financial institutions on bond issuances, project and acquisition finance, as well as regulatory matters.

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Carl-Henrik Wallin is an experienced M&A adviser with recent exposure in media and telecommunications. Clients note that he is “focused on solving the issue and very easy-going.”

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Rising in the rankings on the back of excellent client feedback, Ilkka Perheentupa is lauded for his attention to detail, his negotiation skills and customer-focused approach. One source notes: “He is client-oriented and easy to work with, he knows the business well, is a great listener and can hit the ground running quite easily.”

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