Sari is a leading lawyer specialized on domestic and cross-border banking and finance transactions. She regularly acts for both banks and borrowers and advises clients in complex transactions in the financing space, including acquisition, structured and real estate finance, syndicated lending, bilateral loans and debt capital market transactions.
CV
Career
- 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, Associate (1998–2003)
Education
- Trained on the Bench, District Court of Vantaa, 2000
- Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 1997
Rankings
2021
Sari Wallgren is recognised as a leading individual in Banking and Finance.
“Sari Wallgren shows dedication to understanding the big picture of our funding and strategy. Their holistic approach means that solutions work with changing corporate scenarios.”
“Clear willingness to help on the issue at hand and tries to find the best solution. Sari Wallgren has clearly shown this kind of commitment.”
The Legal 500 2021
2021
Market sources highlight that Sari Wallgren is “very calm and solution-oriented,” adding that “it is very pleasant to work with her.”
Chambers Europe & Global 2021
2021
Sari Wallgren – Highly regarded
“High willingness to understand the company and what they are asked to perform in requests.”
In addition Sari is recognised in the ILFR1000 Women Leaders 2021 guide.
IFLR1000 2021