Sari Wallgren
Sari has extensive experience in advising sponsors, borrowers and lenders on wide range of financing transactions including acquisition, real estate and other structured finance transactions, investment grade lending, project and infrastructure financing and debt capital markets transactions. She also supports clients with green and sustainability linked financing. Sari is recognized by professional guides as one of the leading banking and finance lawyers in Finland.
Avance Attorneys Ltd, Partner 2011–
Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd, Helsinki, Senior Associate, Finance Group (2003–2011)
Pohjola Bank plc, Helsinki, Legal Counsel for Corporate Banking (2010)
Waselius & Wist Attorneys Ltd, Associate (1998–2003)
Trained on the Bench, District Court of Vantaa, 2000
Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 1997
Member of the Finnish Bar Association
Member of the International Bar Association (IBA)
Sari Wallgren is recognized as a “Leading partner” in Banking and finance.
“Sari Wallgren is a very experienced and knowledgeable lawyer.”
“Sari Wallgren has excellent knowledge and a long-standing experience on banking and finance transactions. A long-term client relationship is very much appreciated.”
The Legal 500 2026
“She has strong experience and is very easy to work with, including from the other party's perspective.”
“It is always a pleasure to work with Sari on transactions.”
“She has a very long history within the banking industry. Her network is wide in Finland, but also in London. Her experience is very strong and she is a very hands-on, practical lawyer.”
“Sari is a strong player in the Finnish banking and finance field. She understands what is possible and what is not, and genuinely wants to help the client to achieve the deal.”
“She is a great lawyer who is super nice to work with.”
Chambers Europe & Global 2026
Sari Wallgren is ranked as “Thought Leader” in Banking & Fintech - Finance.
Lexology Index 2026
Sari Wallgren is ranked as “Highly regarded” and additionally recognized in the eighth annual publication of IFLR1000 Women Leaders.
IFLR1000 2025/26
Sari Wallgren is recognised as a “Leading partner” in Banking and finance.
“Sari Wallgren and Essi Paavolainen: excellent knowledge and long-standing experience on banking and finance transactions. A long-term client relationship with regard to both is very much appreciated.”
The Legal 500 2025
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