Waselius is an independent Finnish commercial law firm and a member of the Finnish Bar Association. The firm was established in 1997 and is based in Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
Highlights
The firm has a particular strong background in advising on large financing mandates in the region. For example, Waselius provided legal advice to the Howden Group, a global insurance broker, on it’s $6.1 billion refinancing of combined notes and loans. Partner Maria Lehtimäki and senior associate Essi Hietaoja in the coordination and legal queires relating to the transaction security and insolvency law matters.
In Capital markets debt work the firm played a role as local counsel representing First Quantum Minerals on its $1.6 billion project loan and the amendment and extension of the clients credit corporate bank creidt facilities. It is recorded as the largest mining yield deal of the decade across the globe
Testimonials
“Clear, pragmatic and business-minded advice. High level of know-how and expertise in the domestic legal system.” - M&A
“We have been very pleased with Waselius services and expertise. What stands out is their ability to combine deep legal knowledge with commercial pragmatism The team is responsive, solution-oriented, and consistently delivers high-quality work, even under tight deadlines.” - M&A
“Good knowledge of relevant market practise, expedite and easy to work with.” - M&A
Key clients
Ardian, Pandox, Digita, Pliant, Citibank, Goldman Sachs, Santander, LocalTapiola Finance