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Key contacts
Partner: Mariella Både-Landell
Partner : Juha Nurminen
Quick facts
Number of lawyers

39

Number of partners

12

Network memberships

Multilaw

Languages

Finnish, Swedish, English, German, French

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
M&A
Project development
Banking and finance
Firm overview

Dottir is an agile, adaptable multi-practice law firm with particular focus on the technology industry. We have extensive experience in advising established corporations, growth companies, and investors in our fields of focus.

We specialize in six core practice areas (Tech & Intellectual Property, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Banking & Finance and Energy & Environment), partnering with clients who are at the forefront of innovation. Our expertise, along with the achievements of Dottir's attorneys, has been recognized by many leading legal directories, including also Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, IFLR1000, and Who's Who Legal.

Key practice areas
  • Asset finance
  • Banking
  • Capital markets: Debt
  • Capital markets: Equity
  • Financial restructuring
  • Investment funds
  • M&A
  • Private equity
  • Project finance
  • Private equity funds
  • Real estate finance
  • Structured finance/securitisation
Address:
Pohjoisesplanadi 35 Aa
Helsinki
00100
Tel:+358503544141 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.dottirlaw.com
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate
Dottir Attorneys is a Finnish business law firm founded in 2016. The firm is led by managing partner Daniel Stranius and supported by notable practitioners, including Jaakko Lindgren. The team serves a diverse client base ranging from startups and growth companies to listed corporations and institutional investors. The firm has a particular focus on technology and media companies and is well regarded for its expertise in advising clients operating in innovative and fast-growing sectors.

Key clients

Beijer Tech, CapMan Growth Fund, Kinland Group, Olana Energy, and Storskogen Group.
 
Highlights 

The firm advised the shareholders of Suomen Avustajapalvelut on an investment by funds managed by Verso Capital and Armada Credit Partners in the company, alongside its founders. The firm also advised Beijer Tech on its acquisition of a majority stake in Clara Nordic.

The firm further advised the finance parties, represented by CSC Financing Holding Ireland as agent, on the Kinland Group's NOK 10 billion refinancing through the establishment of a long-term infrastructure common terms debt platform.

Testimonials 

“Dottir do not make thing too complicated. They provide practical advice, they are accurate and they deliver faster than we expect.” - Banking and finance

“They are very experienced, the finance team is second to none, but still fast and flexible and good value for money. This is a rare combination.” - Banking and finance

“Extremely hands on approach. Top class in Finland. I would say that Dottir has one of the widest knowledge in different industries.” - Banking and finance

“Dottir’s team stays on schedule and delivers what it promises. The process is well managed from start to finish, with upcoming developments and turning points taken into account already in advance. All members of the team are highly skilled professionals in their respective fields. The firm appears to have a great atmosphere, which is also reflected externally in its client work. Team members also bring their own personalities into the collaboration. Invoicing is on reasonable level and value for money is very high!” - M&A

“Dottir's team is the best in Finland within their sector focus. They combine genuine sector expertise with a pragmatic, client-oriented approach that keeps costs appropriate to the work — which sets them apart from larger firms.” - M&A

“What makes working with Dottir’s team particularly distinctive is that they are not only exceptional lawyers, but their M&A expertise is first-rate, and their commercial instincts are equally impressive which leads to genuinely value adding and practical advice.In addition, they bring good energy and a collaborative spirit to even the most demanding deals.” - M&A

“Jonathan Westerlund is an accomplished professional in his field, consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic and an uncompromising dedication to advancing the project.” - Banking and finance

“Juha Nurminen never loses sight of the deal. He knows every trick in the book, and counterparties quickly realise that trying to be clever with him is a waste of time. I wouldn't want him on the other side of the table.” - M&A

“Katja Häkkinen is a true professional with both impressive commercial instincts as well as technical M&A expertise. Katja is always there for you when you need her: responsive, committed, and unfailingly dependable no matter the complexity or urgency of the situation.” - M&A

“Kyösti Siltala provides administrative and legal guidance.” - Project development

“Likka Väänänen manages the organization of the assignment exceptionally well and listens carefully to the client’s wishes. He thoroughly presents different options for moving forward in order to achieve the desired outcome. At the same time, he also manages expectations very skilfully.” - M&A

“Niko Johansson demonstrates a strong ability to navigate the cross‑pressures of expectations between our organization and multiple stakeholders, effectively highlighting the matters that are critical to uphold and those where compromise may be possible. In my view, he is a highly capable and pragmatic.” - Banking and finance

“Otto Lindholm is an absolute top expert in his field. He has a strong ability to assess the arguments and positions of both parties. He also has excellent English language skills, which is a significant advantage in his field, as most documentation is in English.” - M&A

“Staffan Skult has long‑term commitment and perseverance.” - Banking and finance
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