Andrew Cotton

Practice Areas

Andrew Cotton specialises in cross-border, private M&A and corporate and commercial law advising clients in a diverse range of sectors but with a particular focus on technology and energy and, increasingly, the interface between these two sectors. He has significant experience of advising both private equity and strategics executing M&A deals concerning Finnish targets as well as specialist funds and sponsors on the acquisition, financing and execution of renewable energy projects and portfolios as well as regulated infrastructure assets.

From an early point in the use of warranty & indemnity insurance in Finnish transactions, Andrew has been particularly active in advising international insurers on the underwriting of warranty & indemnity insurance in respect of Finnish transactions and as a result is one of the leading lawyers advising on W&I insurance in the Finnish market. Andrew has been a qualified Finnish attorney-at-law since 2009 and is also a qualified non-practising English solicitor, having practiced in London prior to moving to Helsinki. As a result Andrew is well-placed to assist international clients navigate the legal and cultural nuances of executing Finnish transactions and projects.