The banking and finance team at KPMG Law in Finland is headed by notable individual Eeva Rakkolainen and regularly advises credit institutions, insurance companies, fund and asset managers, and payment service providers across the financial sector, with particular expertise in regulatory issues. Rakkolainen specialises in financial sector regulation, financing, and related M&A and corporate law matters.
Testimonials
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‘The team's active collaboration with other practice areas and cross-border colleagues has proven valuable in complex implementation projects.’
‘Eeva Rakkolainen has provided active support and practical insights throughout the project.’
‘All individuals from KPMG quickly became part of the larger team, and within a short time were individually driving activities within a large corporate structure across different countries.’
‘Eeva Rakkolainen has always been available and ready to do whatever it takes, thinking out-of-the-box to provide the service needed.’
‘Enough resources to answer complicated questions, e.g. people have enough time to follow changes of legislation and case law’
‘Individuals have very good collaboration skills and are willing to provide materials very quickly if needed’
Key clients
- Nordea Bank Abp
- Mandatum Group
- OP Financial Group
- Savings Banks Group
- Aaland Mutual Insurance Company
- Garantia Insurance Company Ltd
- Taaleri Oyj, Taaleri Energia Funds, Taaleri Pääomarahastot Oy
- Index Helsinki Osakeyhtiö
- Ethos Capital Oy
- Toyota Finance Finland Oy
- Armada Credit Partners Oy
- Finnish Industry Investment Ltd
- Svea Bank AB, filial i Finland
Work highlights
- Supported Somero Savings Bank with a variety of legal questions related to the public offering of a basic fund.
- Advised Ethos Capital Oy on drafting fund and compliance documentation and applying for a marketing licence.
- Providing outsourced legal compliance services to Taaleri Oyj and supporting the client in compliance matters on an ongoing basis.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eeva Rakkolainen