Waselius was established in 1997 and is based in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. The team is led by managing partner Niklas Thibblin and supported by notable practitioners including Christoffer Waselius and Timo Lehtimäki. The firm has years of experience in assisting clients in challenging domestic and international transactions, including the sale, purchase and financing of companies and businesses among others. The team regularly advises Finnish originators and notable international arranger banks on financing transactions.

Key clients 

Ahlström Invest, Castlelake, First Quantum Minerals, LocalTapiola Finance, and THEON INTERNATIONAL.

Highlights 

The firm recently advised Castlelake, as arranger and subordinated lender, in providing a €125 million financing facility to GoByBike. The firm also advised LocalTapiola Finance, as the originator in the €575 million public securitisation of a portfolio of Finnish consumer auto hire purchase contracts. The issued senior notes are listed on the Irish stock exchange.

In the M&A space, the firm advised THEON INTERNATIONAL on its strategic investment in Varjo Technologies.

Testimonials 

“They are very detailed and very responsive.” - Banking and finance

“They provided business-oriented legal advice.” - Banking and finance

“Their partner ‘s heavy approach is very much appreciated and yields high value to their clients. Getting uninterrupted senior attention keep the process smooth and easy, and it feels like you are in best possible hands.” - M&A

“The team was working efficiently in July during the most popular holiday season. Teams was efficient and fast.” - M&A

“Waselius team was extremely practical, commercially minded and cost conscious considering that the clients were private individuals. In addition, Waselius has a wide bench of subject-matter experts such as FDI and regulatory, who can provide excellent service.” - M&A

“Efficient and timely advice. Jaakko Huhtala delivers good service, is hands-on and knows the M&A discipline.” - M&A

“Excellent client service, responsiveness and technical know-how.” - Structured finance and securitisation- M&A

“Jaakko Huhtala is very focused and dedicated on his clients. It feels like your transaction is the only one he's working on, and you are always on top of his mind. His customer service attitude is one of the best in the Finnish market. He is a great M&A lawyer with deep market understanding. You just simply want to work with him.” M&A

“Jaakko Huhtala was straight-to-the-point and helped the discussion. He was friendly and kind thus he won the respect from all the parties involved.” M&A

“Jaakko Huhtala is extremely responsive and commercially minded as well as very friendly and easy to work with. He picks up small details and provides practical advice without unnecessarily increasing the bill.” M&A

“Jaakko Huhtala is very service minded and a good lawyer.” M&A

“Jouni Kautto is very practical and gives clear advice. He is excellent at explaining the small details of the employment legislation in a clear manner.” M&A

“Maria Lehtimäki is business oriented and great availability.” - Banking and finance

“Maria Lehtimäki is very client focus and provides fast delivery of complex documents.She inspires confidence and trust and is an impressive operator.” - Structured finance and securitisation

“Niko Markkanen is very responsive and gives solid deliveries.” - M&A

“Niko Markkanen is very thorough and good to sticking to deadlines. Clear and commercially relevant advice with relentless focus to bring the transaction over the line.” - M&A

“Oona Honkamaa is very responsive and detailed.” - Banking and finance