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Maritime and transport in Finland

HPP Attorneys

Reputed for its depth of expertise in large-scale projects, HPP Attorneys‘ full-service logistics practice covers a variety of contentious and non-contentious maritime and transport matters. The team frequently assists clients with maritime insurance issues and trade sanctions, transport disputes and maritime contracts. Experienced practice head Nora Gahmberg-Hisinger and Matti Komonen have ‘in-depth knowledge and experience of the transport and logistics sector’, with extensive expertise in maritime and transport law, insurance issues and disputes, where the pair ‘stand out as experienced litigators’.

Responsables de la pratique:

Nora Gahmberg-Hisinger


Autres avocats clés:

Matti Komonen


Les références

‘In-depth knowledge and experience of the transport and logistics sector.’

‘Nora Gahmberg-Hisinger is well connected, her knowledge and versatile experience are both convincing and impressive.’

‘Nora Gahmberg-Hisinger – always there when we need her.’

Principaux clients

Neste plc


Transflot Ltd


Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency


Metsä Group


Bore


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing a public entity in a claim for damages against a cruise ship operator when one of its vessel’s crashed into a pier damaging the port facilities.
  • Advised a shipping company on the delivery process of new eco class hybrid ro-ro vessels.
  • Advising a dry bulk cargo carrier on claiming the freight payment in a charterparty dispute relating to Russian trade sanctions.

Procopé & Hornborg

Procopé & Hornborg’s international trade and transport team has substantial experience on maritime, trade, transport and insurance matters. ‘Beyond impressive’ practice head Ulla von Weissenberg is an all-round expert in transport law and experienced in issues related to shipbuilding, docking issues and ship purchases. The ‘diligent and sharp’ Turo Sumu is involved in proceedings regarding carriage losses and advises on logistics and sales contracts as well as insurance regulation; he also leads the firm’s insurance practice.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ulla von Weissenberg


Autres avocats clés:

Turo Sumu


Les références

‘Ulla von Weissenberg and her team is my absolute first choice when choosing a shipping lawyer in Finland. She is very talented, with deep legal knowledge of this sector but at the same time, a very hands on lawyer.’

‘P&H is one of the best Finnish maritime law firms.’

‘Turo Sumu is a diligent and sharp lawyer with a good sense of detail and yet a practical and commercial approach.’

Castrén & Snellman

Castrén & Snellman‘s department covers all aspects of shipping and logistics-related work. The practice is co-headed by Niklas Langenskiöld, who is well versed in maritime and transport law and focuses on litigation and arbitration; and Rickard Langenskiöld, who advises on international trade and contract law in the logistics sector and the manufacturing industry. The firm also has a strong ship finance practice, led by Tero Tuomisto, who is a member of the firm’s banking and finance team.

Responsables de la pratique:

Niklas Langenskiöld; Rickard Langenskiöld


Autres avocats clés:

Tero Tuomisto


Les références

‘In-depth understanding of the logistics business and the legal framework.’

‘Richard Langenskiöld has exceptionally good skills and expertise in drafting and negotiating complex international contracts.’

‘They have a great team covering all kinds of maritime and transport and Rickard Langenskiöld is by far the best Finnish lawyer within this area.’

Principaux clients

Finnlines Plc


Prima Shipping Oy Ab


Waselius

Waselius covers securitised warehouse financing mandates and has extensive experience in structured finance work across a variety of asset classes including automotive hire purchase and loan portfolios and aircraft; the team also handles special situation investments and distressed investments. Maria Lehtimäki leads the practice.

Responsables de la pratique:

Maria Lehtimäki


Principaux clients

Santander Consumer Finance


CityJet


LocalTapiola Finance


BBAM Aviation Services Limited


JLPS Ireland Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised JLPS Ireland Limited on the Finnish law aspects of the sale and leaseback of Airbus A350-941 Aircraft with Finnair, and related financing arrangements.
  • Advised LocalTapiola Finance as the originator on the €543.3m public securitisation of a portfolio of Finnish consumer auto hire purchase contracts.
  • Advised Santander Consumer Finance Oy as the originator in the €450m public securitisation of a portfolio of Finnish consumer auto hire purchase contracts.