Christoffer Charpentier and Mathias Lindqvist – selected for inclusion in the elite “Leading individuals” list.
Legal 500 2017
Personal Rankings
202
“Avance Attorneys Ltd has focused on strengthening the construction side of its practice by advising Ahlström Capital, YIT and HGR Property Partners on the construction of an office building in Helsinki’s city centre. The team, headed by Christopher Charpentier and Mathias Lindqvist, also assisted eQ Care with its €155m acquisition of 27 nursing homes. Senior associate Henrikki Tahkokallio is also recommended.”
Legal 500 2017
197
“Avance Attorneys Ltd advised Elenia Group on the issuance of two bonds valued at €50m and €27m, respectively. It also assisted Mikeva with its refinancing, which included implementing unitranche facilities and revolving credit facilities. Tencent and Altor are new clients. Practice head Sari Wallgren and Robin Nordblad are recommended.”
Legal 500 2017
196
“Mathias Lindqvist focuses on real estate and M&:A transactions. Sources contend that his particular strengths are knowledge about the real estate sector.”
Chambers Europe 2017
195
“Christoffer Charpentier specialises in real estate, environmental, M&A, energy and infrastructure matters. Clients praise him for being hands-on, very pragmatic and very good at negotiating.”
Chambers Europe 2017
193
Sources find the department “extremely customer-friendly and easy to work with” and reference the firm’s “excellent capabilities for cross-border transactions and very dedicated team.” Christoffer Charpentier maintains a notable reputation in the market advising a range of domestic and international clients on energy and natural resources transactions as well as regulatory issues.
Chambers Europe 2017
190
“Robin Nordblad advises on a full scope of capital markets transactions, with a particular focus on the debt side as well as regulatory issues. Sources comment that he is very responsive, helpful and creative in trying to solve problems.” Clients also highlight his “commercial awareness” and describe him as “very service-minded: he anticipates clients’ needs.”
Chambers Europe 2017
188
“Sari Wallgren routinely acts for both borrowers and banks, including syndicates, on bilateral loans, unitranche financing, acquisitions, structured and real estate finance. Sources say: She’s very good, she’s responsive, has international style and doesn’t overcomplicate things.”
Chambers Europe 2017
187
“Selinda Näse is responsive, technically skilled and knows banking well,” clients say. Her scope of expertise includes debt restructurings and acquisitions, and real estate and project finance.
Chambers Europe 2017
186
“Robin Nordblad is recognised for his handling of project financings, corporate bonds and financial regulatory issues. He is qualified in both Finland and New York and has considerable practice experience with US clients. Sources commend his good, broad experience.”
Chambers Europe 2017