FINLAND Law and Practice Contributed by: Olli Kiuru, Jere Lehtimäki and Essi Hietaoja, Waselius
Waselius has broad experience in cross-border transactions and other legal matters with interna - tional implications. The firm is especially renowned for its high-end advice within the fields of banking and finance, M&A, capital markets, dispute resolu - tion, IPR, tax law, real estate, employment law, and EU and competition law. It has close connections and regularly works with leading law firms in Europe and worldwide and is a member of the Finnish Bar Asso - ciation, thereby being subject to its rules and supervi -
sion. Waselius has earned the confidence of some of the world’s most demanding clients, including lead - ing banks, investment firms, funds and other financial institutions, investors, multinational and Finnish com - panies as well as public and private organisations. It aims to build long-term relationships with clients, feeling that gaining a thorough understanding of each client’s business, operating environment, needs and goals is at the heart of a successful client relation - ship.
Authors
Olli Kiuru focuses on a wide range of financial regulatory, compliance, financial transaction and corporate governance matters for domestic and
Essi Hietaoja specialises in banking and finance, capital markets and
financial regulatory matters. Her key areas of expertise include complex financial regulatory issues, particularly in banking, payments and insurance. Essi joined Waselius in 2018 after graduation and is a member of the Finnish Bar. In 2022, she also gained international experience through a secondment to a renowned Swedish law firm.
international financial institutions, insurance companies and other regulated entities, as well as fintech companies. He has a solid and proven track record in licence applications, advising fintech companies and in the restructuring of financial entities. Olli is also the Chair of the Supervisory Council for Saldo Bank UAB, an EEA digital bank.
Jere Lehtimäki advises clients in relation to financial regulatory and transactions as well as corporate governance matters within the financial sector. He is particularly experienced in acting as a local adviser for fintech companies in Finland.
Waselius Eteläesplanadi 24 A 00130 Helsinki Finland Tel: +358 9 668 9520 Fax: +358 9 668 95 222 Email: info@waselius.fi Web: www.waselius.fi
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