Mathias
Lindqvist
Partner
Mathias represents industrial clients and investors in mergers and acquisitions as well as real estate transactions and projects. His experience covers both domestic and especially complex cross-border transactions, but also general corporate, contract and real estate law advice. Mathias expertise within M&A and Real Estate has been recognized by all leading ranking publications (Chambers, Legal500, IFLR1000). Mathias has lived and worked in New York, St. Petersburg and Copenhagen. He holds a M.Sc. (Econ) degree in Finance.
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
2023
Mathias Lindqvist is recognised in the “Leading individuals” category in Real estate and construction.
“Mathias Lindqvist is a senior lawyer who has a calm way to approach a challenging situation. He also has the capability to recognise matters which are relevant and irrelevant for the client. This will make situations smoother in the negotiations.”
“We are working primarily with Mathias Lindqvist. He is fast, reliable and understands our business and our needs. We don’t have any in-house lawyers in Finland so to me it is extremely important that I can trust the lawyers we work with.”
The Legal 500 2023
2023
Mathias is ranked in Band 1 for (Real Estate – Finland).
“Mathias is one of the best real estate lawyers in Finland.”
“He is highly skilled lawyer who understands clients’ businesses.”
Chambers Europe 2023
2023
Mathias Lindqvist ranked as “Highly regarded”.
“Experienced, responsive, commercial.”
IFLR1000 2023
2022
Mathias Lindqvist is recognised as a Global Leader in Real Estate.
Who’s Who Legal 2022
2022
Mathias Lindqvist is recognised as a leading individual in Real Estate and Construction.
“Experienced and commercially strong lawyer. He is fast in responding and good to work with.”
“Mathias Lindqvist is very special when it comes to skills and customer minded approach.”
The Legal 500 2022