Waselius & Wist has developed a strong practice in the banking and finance area and is one of the market leaders in Finland. We advise major participants in the banking and finance sector. The practice covers all aspects of banking and financing transactions including bank and syndicated loan facilities, secured financing, acquisition financing, securitisation, structured finance, project finance, cross-border leasing, tax-based finance, as well as asset financing for aircraft, ships, real estate and other capital assets.
The firm has a high profile in advising on regulatory issues on establishment and structuring of banks, investment funds, insurance companies and intermediaries, other financial institutions and investment firms, payment systems, financing structures, regulation and supervision, as well as financial services for consumers.
Recent cases in the field of Banking and Finance which we have been involved in.
"Clients are ‘very impressed by the quality of their advice and responsiveness’", Legal500 2009
"high standard of work in big international deals", Chambers Europe 2008, Banking and Finance
"The firm is a popular choice among leading international law firms seeking Finnish counsel", Legal500 2008