HPP Attorneys is an independent full-service Finnish law firm based in Helsinki. The firm has been advising on complex corporate deals since its foundation in 1974.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a broad team across the financial and corporate area and is especially well known for its energy, project finance and infrastructure work in Finland.
Project finance is a strength for the firm in the banking area, especially in concern of the construction and development of wind farms, and in energy and infrastructure sectors in general. The firm has historically been strong in acting for borrowers and overseas lenders.
In the M&A space the firm often works for a mix of buyers and sellers in sectors including energy, infrastructure and mining. It is also involved in the Finnish private equity area, and on technology-related transactions for foreign and domestic strategic buyers.
The firm has a strong presence within the projects area and has acted for clients on the development of nationally significant projects.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include European Investment Bank, Aktiivitilat, Aquila Capital, Danske Finance, Municipality Finance, Collector Bank, Taaleri, Terrafame, Agnico Eagle Finland, Taaleri Energia, Finnish Minerals Group, Kempower, PHP Holdings, Paragon 28, European Investment Bank, Aktiivitilat, Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden, Aquila Capital, Danske Finance, Municipality Finance, Collector Bank, Taaleri, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. Commerz Real, Cube Infrastructure Managers, Terrafame Group, Aquila Capital, Bob W Technologies, Kempower, Future Energy Ventures, Lone Star Fund, OGCI Climate Investments, Finnish Mineral Group, Berenberg, Elisa Corporation, Latitude 66 Cobalt and Avrupa Minerals.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
In banking and finance, the firm was busy with refinancings, especially in the real estate sector. The firm has been advising companies in the industrials and manufacturing sector well.
In terms of M&A work, the firm received mandates in the renewable energy sector, especially ones concerning wind farms. HPP has also been active in M&As concerning digital infrastructure and the defense sector.
In project development, the firm continued its robust performance in energy and infrastructure, natural resources, real estate, and construction.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Finnfund’s $135 million financing package for VINFAST
Metsä Group’s €1.5 billion construction project in Finland
SBB’s €8 billion EMTN programme
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Banking and finance
"Very professional and high level of performance combined with straightforward and commercially solid way of working."
Private equity
"Very professional, yet a pragmatic approach to matters. Understands the business very well (especially partner Teija Lius) and therefore are able to serve our needs."
Project development
"People-friendly approach, good knowledge, drafting skills and good in negotiations."
"Very responsive and one of the leading legal teams in renewables."
Project finance
"Very client-orientated."
Marius af Schulten
"One of the leading renewables legal experts in the country. Responsive, business-minded and high-performing lawyer. Very solution-orientated, cuts through complexity."
Andrew Cotton
"Very solution-orientated."
Teija Lius
"Very professional, provides high-quality service with a deep understanding of our business. Can warmly recommend!"
Björn Nykvist
"Nice and talented guy', easy to approach, good drafting skills and keeps agreed deadlines."
Antti Rintakoski
"Excellent understanding of client needs."
