Univ Prof Dr Kristiina Hirva > DLA Piper Finland Attorneys Ltd > Helsinki, Finland > Lawyer Profile

The finance team at DLA Piper Finland Attorneys Ltd has extensive and unique experience in the shipbuilding industry, often advising clients on ship financing matters. Additionally, the firm is recognised for its work in structured export and trade finance, ECA financing, and project financing. Notable contact Kristiina Hirva co-heads the team and has a particular focus on advising domestic and foreign clients on financial regulatory and compliance advisory work. Fellow co-head Mikko Luukkonen has recently advised a range of clients on ECA financing and ship financing matters.

The finance and corporate team at DLA Piper Finland Attorneys Ltd stands out for its work on debt capital market assignments, including advice on clients’ Medium Term Note and Euro Commercial Paper programmes. Kristiina Hirva co-heads the team and regularly advises clients on contracts related to various financing and investment arrangements, as well as on issues related to the issuance of bonds, whilst fellow co-head Salla Tuominen stands out for her expertise in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions involving both public and private corporations.