Castrén & Snellman represents clients in all sectors of finance covering all aspects of banking and finance transactions with a focus on complex transactions, green financings and sustainability-linked financing arrangements. The department is led by experienced partner Tero Tuomisto; with vast knowledge of finance arrangements of all kinds, he is frequently involved in acquisition finance, real estate finance, project finance and syndicated finance arrangements. Sakari Lukinmaa is recognised for his expertise in banking and finance, private equity, and venture capital and capital markets mandates; while Minna Korhonen has a particular focus on real estate and development transactions and ‘stands out for her practical view on real estate financing’.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘C&S are knowledgeable on local market practice, provide sufficient senior attention as well as cross-team collaboration to support with transactions.’
‘Large enough team and good understanding of customers need. When working with a small organisation they can help you to concentrate on the most important things.’
‘They understand the underlying business you are financing and its specific needs.’
‘The team has resources to advise on the most challenging finance transactions.’
‘Sakari Lukinmaa is a seasoned finance lawyer who make things happen.’
‘C&S' banking and finance team has wide legal knowledge, from lending to capital markets issues etc. They always give clear and thorough advice.’
‘Minna Korhonen stands out for her practical view on real estate financing.’

Key clients

Nordea Bank Abp
OP Corporate Bank plc
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
Danske Bank A/S, Finland Branch
Aktia Bank Abp
Neste Corporation
LocalTapiola Group
Swedbank AB
Ålandsbanken Ab
Borgo AB
Huhtamäki Oyj
Helen Ltd
Finnlines Plc
Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft
VR-Group Plc
Svenska Handelsbanken AB, filialverksamhet i Finland
REDI Shopping Centre
WithSecure Oyj
Meyer Turku Oy
NREP Oy
Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank Helsinki Branch
Samla Capital Oy
Triton Investment Management Limited
Lindström Oy
Raute Corporation
Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Ltd (Finnfund)
L-Fashion Group Oy
Kilpilahden Voimalaitos Oy

Work highlights

Advised Finnlines on two arrangements for the financing of the acquisition of two new Superstar ro-pax vessels (Finncanopus and Finnsirius) by Finnish shipping company Finnlines Plc.
Advised Golub Capital LLC as arranger and the senior lenders on providing financing for the acquisition of Basware Oyj.
Advised Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank Helsinki Branch on a sustainability-linked financing arrangement for Kuusakoski Oy.