Selinda is specialized in banking and finance and has been recognized as a leading practitioner within her field. She has extensive experience of advising both lenders and borrowers/sponsors in domestic and cross-border financing arrangements, including acquisition, real estate and project finance, as well as in debt restructurings and a large variety of other finance related matters. In addition to her Finnish law degree, Selinda has an LLM in International Business Law from Católica University Law School in Lisbon, and has also gained further international experience from working at law firms in Stockholm and London.
Represented a former employee of a Finnish listed company in a court case related to trading of complex financial instruments. The case concerned 34 MEUR claim for damages and charges of misuse of position of trust.
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Career
Avance Attorneys Ltd, Partner 2013-
Roschier Attorneys Ltd., Helsinki and Stockholm, Senior Associate, Finance (2003-2013)
Sampo Bank plc, Helsinki, Visiting Lawyer, Acquisition and Leveraged Finance (2008)
Kirkland&Ellis; International LLP, London, Visiting Lawyer, Finance (2007)
Education
LL.M. (International Business Law), Universidade Católica Portuguesa (Lisbon), 2013
Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 2002
Rankings
2021
Selinda Näse is appreciated by clients for being “very focused with a great ability to manage complex transactions.” They further highlight her “honesty about capacities that can be made available to support us to achieve the best result.”
Chambers Global 2021
2021
Selinda Näse – Highly regarded
“Very good market knowledge; dedicated; focused on details.”
“Highly interested, listening, focused on execution. High capacity and intellect.”
“Highly responsive and focussed on task at hand. Excellent knowledge and understand the client’s needs.”
IFLR1000 2021
2020
Selinda Näse is a well-known practitioner, hailed as “hard-working and diligent.” Clients also highlight her knowledge, stating that she is “very good at understanding the economic implications” of deals.