Andrew Cotton
HPP AttorneysHPP Attorneys' corporate and M&A department has been involved in deep tech and green transition investments, renewable energy and infrastructure transactions, tech-related M&A and growth investments. The team, which is ‘known for providing outstanding and prompt service to clients’, is jointly led by Antti Säiläkivi, who focuses on corporate, M&A and private equity fund work, and Andrew Cotton, who is particularly focused on cross-border M&A deals, advising foreign private equity clients on investments into Finland.
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‘The individuals at HPP truly stand out for several exceptional qualities that set them apart from their competitors. Their commitment to excellence and the qualities we have valued in them include exceptional service, market expertise and specialised expertise.'
- 'HPP's team is known for providing an outstanding and prompt service to clients. Their responsiveness and dedication to meeting clients' needs are qualities that make them stand out in the legal field.'
- 'One of the standout qualities of HPP is their exceptional understanding of the market, which is particularly noteworthy in the legal aspects of the energy sector. Their deep knowledge of legislation and regulations in this field is unparalleled.'
- 'Specific standout partners and associates at HPP bring a high level of specialised expertise to the table. Their in-depth knowledge of renewable energy, including wind and solar power, allows them to provide tailored advice that addresses the unique challenges and opportunities in these sectors.’
‘The team is very skilled and has high capacity.’
‘Björn Nykvist is very experienced and well-connected.’
‘Andrew Cotton is very easy to work with. He is trained in both English and Finnish Law and knows how to easily explain any concept specific to local law.'
‘The approach of Antti Säiläkivi to any and all corporate legal matters is outstanding. Antti and his team can handle all of our legal questions effectively and quickly. Antti Säiläkivi is the go-to corporate legal guy. His experience, capabilities and understanding of our business are simply magnificent. No issue goes unsolved, and we can count on premium delivery - makes your life easy.’
Key clients
- Commerz Real AG
- Cube Infrastructure Managers
- Terrafame Group Limited
- Aquila Capital GmbH
- Total Energies Plc
- Kempower Plc
- Stellex Capital Management LLC
- Lone Star Fund
- OGCI Climate Investments LLP
- Finnish Mineral Group
Work highlights
- Advised French green hydrogen producer Lhyfe on its investment into Flexens Oy Ab, its first transaction in Finland.
- Advised TotalEnergies on its acquisition of a 20% stake in Ductor.
- Advised the sellers of Dutch company Vitavanti Group B.V. on the sale of all the company’s shares to Digital Care Solutions Oy and management rollover.
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Antti Säiläkivi, Andrew Cotton