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Castrén & Snellman

Banking & Finance

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Castrén & Snellman

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Successful financing projects call for a balance of market knowledge, innovation and pragmatism.

We are a forerunner in finance, and have an unrivalled track record of new financial instruments and financing agreements. Our large team and efficient processes guarantee that we can scale our services to any project. Our goal is to be your trusted advisor, a partner who thoroughly understands your goals and your business. Our in-depth knowledge of market practices and first-tier expertise ensure that the solutions we provide are always to the point and designed specifically to serve your goals.

  • Corporate Lending​
  • Leveraged Finance
  • Debt Capital Markets
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Debt Restructurings
  • Asset Finance & Securitisation
  • Project Finance
  • Direct Lending
  • Sustainable Finance

Contact: Partners Tero Tuomisto, Sakari Lukinmaa, Minna Korhonen

Clients (13)

  • Neste Corporation
  • Valokuituinen Oy
  • Nordea Bank Abp
  • Aktia Bank Abp
  • Danske Bank A/S, Finland Branch
  • LocalTapiola Group
  • Swedbank AB (publ)
  • OP Corporate Bank plc
  • Ålandsbanken Ab
  • Borgo AB
  • Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ)
  • Huhtamäki Oyj
  • Helen Ltd

Industries (14)

  • Financial institutions
  • Construction & industrial services
  • Energy & Infrastructure
  • Food industry
  • Forestry & natural resources
  • Healthcare & social care
  • Life sciences
  • Media & entertainment
  • Private equity & venture capital
  • Public sector
  • Real estate
  • Technology & communications
  • Transport & logistics
  • Wholesale & retail

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Banking & Finance - Finland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Castrén & Snellman is a banking and finance powerhouse that oversees a wide range of high-value and cross-border loan agreements, including syndicated arrangements. The team is particularly prominent in acquisition, real estate and ship finance mandates. The lawyers have considerable experience handling sustainability-linked financing and frequently assist with green bonds.
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Work Highlights

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  • Castrén & Snellman advised Gasum on its EUR565 million sustainability-linked revolving loan facility.

Strengths

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  • Castrén & Snellman has broad market knowledge and a depth of expertise within the organisation.

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  • The team understands the business, is committed and applies the correct amount and type of resources.

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  • Castrén & Snellman has local and broad expertise and is quick and responsive.

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  • The law firm's ability to react in short timeframes is excellent.

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  • The lawyers are always very quick to answer emails, produce high quality work and are reliable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Tero Tuomisto
    Tero Tuomisto

    Tero Tuomisto

    Tero Tuomisto assists a range of clients with various loan agreements, including syndicated mandates, as well as capital markets deals such as bond issuances. He is particularly well versed in sustainability-linked financing.

    • Tero Tuomisto is one of the key players in the market.

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  • Sakari Lukinmaa
    Sakari Lukinmaa

    Sakari Lukinmaa

    Sakari Lukinmaa frequently acts for banking consortiums and syndicates. He advises on the full gamut of transactions, from acquisition and real estate finance mandates to project and ship finance deals.

    • Sakari Lukinmaa is very pragmatic. He is fast and committed to providing good service.

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  • Minna Korhonen
    Minna Korhonen

    Minna Korhonen

    Minna Korhonen is gaining recognition for her expertise in financing arrangements. She is particularly well versed in real estate and also regularly acts on construction and renewable energy matters.

    • Minna Korhonen is very proactive, diligent and dedicated to offering the best service possible. In addition, she is very easy to work with and straightforward.

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    • She is always hands-on when needed and quick to answer.

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    • Minna is really business-minded and finds solutions to problems.

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