“Robin Nordblad advises on a full scope of capital markets transactions, with a particular focus on the debt side as well as regulatory issues. Sources comment that he is very responsive, helpful and creative in trying to solve problems.” Clients also highlight his “commercial awareness” and describe him as “very service-minded: he anticipates clients’ needs.”
Chambers Europe 2017
“Sari Wallgren routinely acts for both borrowers and banks, including syndicates, on bilateral loans, unitranche financing, acquisitions, structured and real estate finance. Sources say: She’s very good, she’s responsive, has international style and doesn’t overcomplicate things.”
Chambers Europe 2017
“Selinda Näse is responsive, technically skilled and knows banking well,” clients say. Her scope of expertise includes debt restructurings and acquisitions, and real estate and project finance.
Chambers Europe 2017
“Robin Nordblad is recognised for his handling of project financings, corporate bonds and financial regulatory issues. He is qualified in both Finland and New York and has considerable practice experience with US clients. Sources commend his good, broad experience.”
Chambers Europe 2017
“Mathias Lindqvist routinely acts for industrial clients and investors and is known for his knowledge of the real estate sector as well as advising on M&A. According to one client, he sees the big picture and he is always thinking ahead.”
Chambers Europe 2017
“Esteemed expert Ulf-Henrik Kull is renowned for his handling of complex private and public M&A and also advises on private equity transactions. Clients say: He is a great guy who goes into detail. Furthermore, he gives a lot of good insight and is very commercial and deal-oriented.”
Chambers Europe 2017
Ilkka Perheentupa acts for funds and industrial clients on M&A transactions, as well as shareholder, corporate and contractual matters. He is also a member of the New York State Bar and frequently acts for clients on US law implications of deals and US-inbound investments into Finland. He is described by clients as “a very dynamic and talented person who is technically gifted, pragmatic and experienced, with an international background.”
Chambers Europe 2017
Ulla Vuokila of Avance Attorneys receives plentiful praise from clients: “She is an excellent, professional, experienced and highly reliable lawyer. It is easy to get in contact with her and she is very committed to the mandate that has been given to her. It is a pleasure working with her.” She advises on litigation and arbitration cases concerning compliance, white-collar crime and securities law.
Chambers Europe 2016
Robin Nordblad and his team were also active in the capital markets sector, with one example of their work seeing them advise the Terex Corporation with its contemplated listing of securities on the US stock exchange. He was also the sole lead partner advising the Bank of Åland in connection with establishing its €2 billion MTN and covered bond programme.
IFLR1000 2017
In the banking and finance space, Linda Magnusson and Sari Wallgren led a team during the research period advising Danske Bank and Relkredit Danmark in regards to financing the acquisition of a logistics portfolio located in Denmark, Sweden and Finland by a consortium of pension funds located in Denmark. This deal had a value of approximately €650 million.
IFLR1000 2017