FINLAND Law and Practice Contributed by: Olli Kiuru, Mia Rintasalo and Essi Hietaoja, Waselius
Waselius has broad experience in cross-bor - der transactions and other legal matters with international implications, and is especially re - nowned for its high-end advice within the fields of banking and finance, M&A, capital markets, dispute resolution, IPR, tax law, real estate, em - ployment law, and EU and competition law. The firm has close connections and regularly works with leading law firms in Europe and worldwide and is a member of the Finnish Bar Associa - tion, thereby being subject to its rules and su -
pervision. Waselius has earned the confidence of some of the world’s most demanding cli - ents, including leading banks, investment firms, funds and other financial institutions, investors, multinational and Finnish companies as well as public and private organisations. It aims to build long-term relationships with clients, feeling that gaining a thorough understanding of each cli - ent’s business, operating environment, needs and goals is at the heart of a successful client relationship.
Authors
Olli Kiuru focuses on a wide range of financial regulatory, compliance, financial transaction
Mia Rintasalo advises clients in relation to financial regulatory and transactions as well as
and corporate governance matters for domestic and 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 the restructuring of financial entities. Olli is also the Chair of the Supervisory Council for Saldo Bank UAB, an EEA digital bank.
corporate governance matters within the financial sector. She is particularly experienced in acting as a local adviser for fintech companies in Finland.
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.
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