LAWYER PROFILE

Timo Lehtimäki

Global 2026

Waselius

Ranked in 1 practice area

Banking & Finance

Finland

13 years ranked

Contributions and articles

2 Global Practice Guides

1 In-depth overview

About

Provided by Waselius

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Restructuring and Insolvency

Career

Waselius Attorneys, Partner 2013-; Waselius & Wist, Associate 2007-2012; Associate in other law firms 2005-2007

Education: University of Turku, LL.M. 2005

Professional Memberships

Finnish Bar Association (2010-);

International Bar Association

Publications

Chambers Global Practice Guide: Securitisation 2026 – Finland

Lexology Panoramic: Loans & Secured Financing 2026 – Finland

Chambers Global Practice Guide: Private Credit 2025 – Finland

Personal

Timo Lehtimäki is a partner and head of the banking and finance practice at Waselius. Timo’s primary focus is on demanding cross-border transactions. His clients include numerous leading international banks, non-bank lenders, private equity houses and corporates, which he advises on their Finland-related matters. Timo’s key areas of expertise include financing transactions such as acquisition financing and real estate financing, asset-based lending and bond issuances.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Banking & Finance - Finland

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Timo Lehtimäki has experience advising lenders and sponsors on acquisition finance and refinance mandates. He is adept at handling both domestic and cross-border matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is easy to work with and straightforward.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
He's very easy going and really puts the client's interest as the first priority. He is very knowledgeable.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
He is very clear and his communication is very good. He is very responsive and efficient.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide