DLA Piper Finland Attorneys Ltd‘s finance and projects practice has considerable experience in financial regulatory and compliance work within the fintech space, and also handles real estate and renewable energy financing transactions. A niche focus of the practice is its expertise in the shipbuilding industry, where assists with ship financings, structured export and trade finance work, and project financing issues. Group co-head Kristiina Hirva is a key name for financial regulatory matters, while co-head Mikko Luukkonen focuses on ECA financings, especially relating to the maritime industry.
Testimonials
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- ‘Brilliant understanding of the Product area, and strong track record. Wouldn't use another law firm to execute PIF facilities.’
‘Mikko Luukkonen is not only very knowledgeable, but also very warm with clients which helps to progress transactions quickly.’
Key clients
- Société Générale
- Silicon Valley Bank
Work highlights
- Advised Teollisuuden Voima Oyj in connection with three bilateral loan facilities used for general corporate purposes provided by Nordic banks.
- Advised Société Générale on its ECA-backed financing provided to a Finnish shipping company for the purposes of acquiring a RoPax cruise vessel from a foreign shipping yard.