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.
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
2025
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
2025
“Sari Wallgren is fast and has a good commercial understanding of targeted goals.”
“Sari Wallgren is very knowledgeable.”
“Sari is one of the most pleasant legal advisers to work with. She maintains her composure in all situations while still delivering top services in tight timelines.”
“Sari has had a long career in banking law and knows the advisers around the city and in the industry, so that is useful for every client when working with her.”
“Sari is a top-notch lawyer who is always going the extra mile for good service.”
Chambers Europe & Global 2025
2025
Sari Wallgren is ranked as “Thought Leader” and “Recommended” in Banking – Finance.
Lexology Index 2025
2024
Sari Wallgren is ranked as “Highly regarded” and additionally recognised in the seventh annual publication of IFLR1000 Women Leaders.
IFLR1000 2024/25
2024
Sari Wallgren is recognised as a “Leading individual” in Banking and finance.
“Sari Wallgren has excellent knowledge and long-standing experience in banking and finance transactions. Her knowledge of our business sector and long-term client relationships is very much appreciated. She is diligent and has the process completely under control at all times.”
The Legal 500 2024