Dittmar & Indrenius Attorneys is and independent Finnish law firm. The firm is based in Finland’s capital city Helsinki and has been serving corporate clients since 1899.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is focused on financing, capital markets, M&A and project work, and it is particularly experienced in energy and infrastructure sector work.
In banking the firm specialises in working on domestic and cross-border transactions in lending and acquisition finance, project finance, real estate finance, derivatives, structured products and distressed situations.
In capital markets it is strong in issuer side work in the debt and equity capital market domains.
The M&A team regularly advises on complex, high value transactions in both the corporate and private equity transactions often with cross border elements. The team is particularly strong in the healthcare, ICT, technology, industrial, energy and infrastructure sectors.
In projects work the firm operates in energy, natural resources and infrastructure sectors. It is best known for its work on financing aspects of large transactions and projects.
Key clients
Trustly, Anyfin, BNP Paribas, Danske Bank, Pandion Mine Finance, Loiste, IKEA, Veho, Pareto Securities, OPR-Finance, Providence Equity Partners, CapMan, MB Funds, KLAR Partners and Litorina.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
In banking and finance, key areas for the firm have been acquisition finance and investment management. In terms of industry sectors, the team has been active in mostly real estate and energy deals.
Their capital markets team advised companies on regulatory matters for clients in the financial services industry. The firm has also advised on notable mandates from companies in construction, real estate, and manufacturing.
In terms of M&A work, the firm was active in the private acquisition and restructuring sectors, especially in construction and energy. They have also done some work for gaming and healthcare companies.
As for project development the team worked on a lot of concession and exploration contracts for companies in the energy sector and infrastructure construction.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Brookfield Asset Management €767 million acquisition part of Telia Company’s tower business
Valmet and Neles €4.3 billion merger
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Banking and finance
"They are very straightforward no no-nonsense type of professionals who seek solutions not billables."
"Attentive to detail, available and reliable. I very much appreciated working with the Dittmar team (Juha-Pekka Mutanen, Eeva-Lotta Kivelä and Emilia Lehtonen) and will definitely come back next time I am in need of Finnish legal advice."
Capital markets
"Deal structure and legislative framework."
Financial services regulatory
"Strong industry competence and in-depth knowledge of the legal framework."
M&A
"Relaxed, yet highly competent. Quick to react and in addition to top-of-the-class legal advice, they understand the business side of things as well."
"Very proactive and capable team. Probably the most reputable legal partner in Finland. Great flexibility and business knowledge."
"Very likeable and easy to get along with. Good attitude."
"They listen customer carefully and aim to achieve pragmatic solutions."
"Great cooperation and great job done by Dittmar."
"Good commercial understanding and solutions-orientated."
"Excellent attention to detail, very pleasant to work with."
Project development
"They have a practical and hands-on approach to getting the work done."
Anders Carlberg
"Relaxed, yet very competent. Excellent problem-solving skills."
"Very nice guy. Agreeable attitude."
"Anders is a trusted adviser and provides stellar advice within the field of, among other areas, M&A."
"Good communication and negotiation skills, listens to customer."
Wilhelm Eklund
"Probably the best lawyer in Finland in M&A."
"Very pleasant to work with him, very straight and pragmatic, very good at finding solutions."
Jonatan Hallvar
"He is a trusted performer who delivers quality time after time."
Kristian Karlsson
"He has very good knowledge of the industry and provides timely and very hands-on advice."
Jasper Kuhlefelt
"Industry knowledge, commercial understanding."
"Easy to deal with, solutions-orientated."
"Very dedicated and competent, yet a nice person to work with."
Jan Ollila
"One of the best lawyer I've had the chance to work with. Impressive negotiation skills."
Juha-Pekka Mutanen
"Mutanen is extremely approachable and solution-orientated, with a stand-out legal mind, a strong business understanding and an ability to simplify highly complex legal matters into an understandable form."
"Service-minded and reliable – always delivered on time under challenging conditions and tight timelines."
