Capital Markets
Europe Guide 2024 : Finland
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Chambers Review
White & Case houses a prominent capital markets team which utilises the law firm's global platform to focus on complex cross-border and pan-European transactions. The team regularly advises on both ECM and DCM mandates, such as IPOs, the sale of shares and the issuance of bonds and notes. The lawyers have additional expertise in rights offerings, hybrid capital transactions and the establishment of large GMTN programmes. Major international banks as well as corporations are part of the law firm's prestigious client roster.
Work Highlights
- White & Case represented Koskisen Corporation on its approximately EUR141.5 million IPO and listing on Nasdaq Helsinki.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"White & Case always delivers a top-quality service."
"They're very organised at White & Case in terms of keeping timetables and keeping a good handle on project management from the legal side."
"White & Case always delivers a top-quality service."
"They're very organised at White & Case in terms of keeping timetables and keeping a good handle on project management from the legal side."
Notable Practitioners
Mikko Hulkko boasts a market-leading practice, and is frequently seen to advise on a broad array of complex capital markets mandates, ranging from green bonds and rights offerings to IPOs. Clients can benefit from his prowess in establishing large GMTN programmes and his dual qualification in both Finland and the USA.
"He has a fantastic understanding of the Nordic market. It is quite rare to have the combination of a local understanding and also being able to advise from a US legal perspective."
"He's really good. He's very pleasant to work with, and knows the legal framework and what's required."
"He is always available and knowledgeable."