Europe Guide 2026 : Finland
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Krogerus
We advise lenders, borrowers and other parties on all types of domestic and international financing transactions. Our main focal points include acquisition and leveraged finance, asset finance, structured finance, project finance and real estate finance. We also advise on restructuring and workout projects in order to rehabilitate distressed borrowers. Our guiding principle is to work towards solutions that not only solve the issues you are facing but also stand the test of time.
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Krogerus has a prominent team with an established presence in acquisition and project finance matters. The law firm is particularly active in the renewable energy and real estate sectors, and advises both lenders and borrowers. The lawyers are experienced acting on cross-border transactions.
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Krogerus advised Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken and Nordic Investment Bank on the project financing for a portfolio of two solar parks in Utajärvi and Pälkäne being developed by Skarta Energy, with a joint capacity of approximately 108MW.
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Krogerus' finance team consists of highly specialised practitioners who have deep knowledge in banking and finance law and vast transaction experience.
The team is very pragmatic and has the mindset of getting the deal done. It pays attention to the right things, does not overcomplicate things and tries to find solutions that work for both sides.
Krogerus is arguably the best finance partner in Finland, with a large team and good availability.
The team can handle a wide range of tasks and adapt to different challenges quickly, with great problem-solving skills.
The law firm has the resources and capability to handle all types of transactions, and it consistently delivers work of a very high quality.
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The market-leading Päivi Toivari has outstanding expertise in the full gamut of banking and finance mandates. She advises domestic and international lenders and borrowers on acquisition, project and real estate finance matters.
She is extremely experienced and an exceptionally knowledgeable lawyer. She is the market leader with respect to banking and finance in Finland. For the most complex cases, I would go to her.
Päivi is a leader within her field. She has very good technical skills and provides solid advice.
Päivi Toivari is one of the best practitioners for banking and finance matters you can find in Finland. She is always on top of things and you are in very good hands when she is on your side.
She has great attention to detail and a very good understanding and knowledge of both commercial and legal matters.
She is one of the best lawyers when it comes to debt finance.
Heidi Kivenjuuri frequently advises on a range of project finance and refinance mandates, including in the renewable energy and real estate sectors. She is also highly experienced in acquisition finance transactions.
Heidi offers vast experience and good, clear communication.
She has a good ability to find outside the box solutions. She is very solution-oriented, particularly in tricky situations.
Heidi Kivenjuuri is very responsive and highly skilled. It is a pleasure to work with her.
Heidi is really strong and always on top of things.
Heidi is very talented.
Jenna Kiiskinen frequently assists lenders with refinancing as well as acquisition and project finance mandates.
She is a skilled lawyer, efficient and easy to get hold of.
Jenna has very good technical skills, is responsive and easy to work with.
Jenna Kiiskinen is easy to approach, very responsive, proactive and punctual. She has great commercial awareness.
Jenna Kiiskinen offers good teamwork and gets things over very quickly.
It's always a pleasure to work with Jenna.
Head of Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Provided by Krogerus
Jenna Kiiskinen
Heidi Kivenjuuri
Jenna Kiiskinen
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