About

Provided by HPP Attorneys Ltd

HPP’s Energy team is widely acknowledged as one of the leading teams advising clients in the energy sector on their Finnish legal issues. Our lawyers advise on assignments at the cutting edge of the fast-changing Finnish energy market, advising both domestic players and international clients on the legal aspects of planning and executing Finnish energy projects and investments in the current regulatory climate across the whole spectrum of generation, from wind to biomass to nuclear as well as advising on issues arising from the distribution, sale and trading of power in the Nordic region, including corporate Power Purchase Agreements.

Our teams are often multi-disciplinary which, as well as energy experts, include experts from the corporate, banking & finance, environmental and land use, construction, commercial, technology and disputes teams, all with an excellent understanding of the legal and practical issues involved in operating or investing in the Finnish energy sector. Our project team advises on the whole lifecycle of energy projects, from planning and permitting, to raising project finance (both debt and equity), to the construction, commissioning and operational phases of large-scale energy projects. Our transaction team helps investors and sponsors both acquire and dispose of energy assets and portfolios and, of particular note, has one of the market-leading teams advising on the renewable energy sector.


Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers
Energy & Natural Resources - Finland
1
Band 1
What the team is known for

HPP Attorneys is renowned for its strength in environmental and permitting matters, particularly in relation to the natural resources sector, with notable experience in mining projects. The firm offers further expertise across renewables, notably advising on several wind farm projects. It is particularly active in M&A and financing matters within the sector, with an impressive roster of clients including international investors and corporations, as well as domestic energy producers and infrastructure operators.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers
Kari Marttinen
1
Kari Marttinen
1
Band 1

Kari Marttinen is active in environmental law and advises on permitting and project development across a range of areas, including in relation to energy storage facilities, oil refineries and wind farms.

Björn Nykvist
2
Björn Nykvist
2
Band 2

Björn Nykvist is a highly experienced partner who advises clients on power purchase agreements and wind farm transactions. He is particularly noted for his experience assisting with financings.

"Björn is a very strong partner with outstanding expertise and a great way to make his clients feel well taken care of."

"Björn's extensive expertise from various fields of law coupled with impeccable attention to detail has been invaluable help to us."

"Björn is very engaged and hard=working. He is very knowledgeable about the market and legal concerns specific to energy."

Tarja Pirinen
2
Tarja Pirinen
2
Band 2

Tarja Pirinen is experienced in mining, in which regard she assists clients with permitting, project development and exploration matters.

"Tarja gives constructive feedback to the client concerning the legal constraints and that helps the client to target realistic goals."

Ranked Lawyers at
HPP Attorneys Ltd

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

Finland

Energy & Natural Resources

Kari Marttinen
1
Kari Marttinen
1
Band 1
Björn Nykvist
2
Björn Nykvist
2
Band 2
Tarja Pirinen
2
Tarja Pirinen
2
Band 2

Members

Provided by HPP Attorneys Ltd