Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Finland
Band 1
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+358 29 000 6200About
Provided by Krogerus
We advise lenders, borrowers and other parties on all types of domestic and international financing transactions. Our main focal points include acquisition and leveraged finance, asset finance, structured finance, project finance and real estate finance. We also advise on restructuring and workout projects in order to rehabilitate distressed borrowers. Our guiding principle is to work towards solutions that not only solve the issues you are facing but also stand the test of time.
Chambers Review
Krogerus has a prominent team with an established presence in acquisition and project finance matters. The law firm is particularly active in the renewable energy sector, and advises both lenders and borrowers. The lawyers are experienced acting on cross-border transactions.
Work Highlights
- Krogerus acted for Ilmatar Energy on its debt financing with AIP to fund the construction and operation of a portfolio of four onshore wind farms.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their advice always has a strong commercial awareness of what we are trying to achieve."
"Krogerus delivers beyond expectations. The service level is excellent and the lawyers are very responsive."
"The law firm has excellent knowledge in complicated matters and always provides a top-notch service. Krogerus always has a strong team with broad resources."
"The Krogerus team is very service-minded and replies immediately."
"It seems that Krogerus has previous experience in all kinds of situations, no matter how complex the issue is."
"Their advice always has a strong commercial awareness of what we are trying to achieve."
"Krogerus delivers beyond expectations. The service level is excellent and the lawyers are very responsive."
"The law firm has excellent knowledge in complicated matters and always provides a top-notch service. Krogerus always has a strong team with broad resources."
"The Krogerus team is very service-minded and replies immediately."
"It seems that Krogerus has previous experience in all kinds of situations, no matter how complex the issue is."
Notable Practitioners
The market-leading Päivi Toivari enjoys outstanding expertise in the full gamut of banking and finance mandates. She advises domestic and international lenders and borrowers on acquisition, project and real estate finance matters.
"She is knowledgeable and, importantly, she is able to comprehend complex issues and commercial backgrounds quickly to deliver outstanding advice and services."
"She is always quick to respond and deliver regardless of her other workload. We always feel like we are her only client."
"Päivi is an excellent banking and finance attorney who is able to handle any assignment with ease."
"Päivi Toivari is easy to work with."
Heidi Kivenjuuri frequently advises on project finance and refinance mandates in the renewable energy sector. She is also highly experienced in acquisition finance transactions.
"She is able to provide great support on various financing arrangements."
"Heidi is one of the most experienced finance lawyer in Helsinki. No matter the deal, it seems that Heidi has a very strong background for all kinds of negotiations, transactions and financing structures."
"She's very efficient in her way of working."
"Heidi knows how banks think and what decisions they need to make, which makes things easier."
"She understands the client's needs and is a nice person to work with."
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