Mathias
Lindqvist
Partner
Mathias represents industrial clients and investors in real estate transactions and projects as well as corporate mergers and acquisitions. His experience covers both domestic and especially complex cross-border transactions, but also general corporate, contract and real estate law advice. Mathias’ expertise has been widely recognized by all significant ranking publications, and he is e.g. ranked market leader by Chambers (Band 1 (Real Estate)) and Legal 500 (Leading partner (Real estate and construction)). During his career, Mathias has lived and worked in New York, St. Petersburg and Copenhagen. In addition to his law degree, he holds a M.Sc. (Econ) degree in Finance. His marathon PB is 2:58.
CV
Career
- Avance Attorneys Ltd, Partner 2011–
- Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd, Head of Private M&A Finland (2011)
- Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd, Senior Associate and Partner (2006–2009, 2009–2011) (St. Petersburg office 2008 and Copenhagen office 2010–2011)
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (New York), Foreign Associate (2005–2006)
- Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd, Associate Lawyer (2002–2005)
Education
- LL.M. (Corporate), New York University Law School, 2005
- Master of Science in Economics (Finance), Hanken School of Economics, Helsinki, 2001
Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 2001
Rankings
2025
Mathias Lindqvist is ranked as “Recommended” in M&A.
Lexology Index 2025
2025
Mathias Lindqvist is recognised as a “Leading partner” in Real estate and construction.
The Legal 500 2025
2025
Mathias Lindqvist is ranked in Band 1 for (Real Estate – Finland).
“He is an excellent legal counsel who is able to produce high-quality products that meet our needs.”
“Mathias Lindqvist is a very good negotiator, straightforward, pleasant to work with and very smart.”
“His strength is that he is business-minded, understands our business and doesn’t get distracted by unnecessary legal details.”
Chambers Europe 2025
2024
Mathias Lindqvist is ranked as “Highly regarded”.
IFLR1000 2024/25
2024
Mathias Lindqvist is ranked as “Recommended” in Real Estate and M&A.
Lexology Index 2024 (formerly Who’s Who Legal)