Practice areas

Recognitions

* Recommended in Banking & Finance and Capital markets by The Legal 500
* Recommended as leading lawyer in the field of Banking & Finance by both Chambers Europe and Chambers Global
* Highly regarded in Capital Markets : Debt and M&A by IFLR1000
* Recommended as leading lawyer in the field of Banking by Who’s Who Legal
* Recommended as "Rising star" by the Euromoney Legal Experts.
* Ranked as excellent by Leaders League Banking & Finance 2022

Career and qualifications

Waselius Attorneys, Partner 2013-; Waselius & Wist, Associate 2007-2012; Associate in other law firms 2005-2007

Education: University of Turku, LL.M. 2005

Selected experience

* Financing of Fundu by Pollen Street Capital;
* Advised First Quantum Minerals in the largest mining high yield deal of the decade globally;
* Advised the lenders and the initial purchasers in the USD 6.1 billion refinancing of Howden Group with combined notes and loans;
* Financing of the acquisition of Nomentia group;
* Financing of the acquisition of Rantalainen group;
* Financing of the acquisition of Pinja group;
* Financing of Jervois Finland;
* Financing of the acquisition of Infinigate group;
* Refinancing of Questback Group;
* Financing of the acquisition by Nordic Capital of Sortera Group;
* Financing of the acquisition of Analyste by OpusCapita;
* Venator issues USD 225 million Senior Secured Notes;
* Refinancing of Loimua;
* Acquisition of Automatia Pankkiautomaatit Oy by Loomis AB;
* Financing of AXA’s real estate portfolios;
* Financing of the acquisition of Elenia Heat;
* Acquisition of Solita by Apax;
* Financing of the acquisition of ADB Safegate by Carlyle;
* Financing of Ovako;
* Financing of Venator;
* Offering of EUR 2 billion guaranteed notes by Wereldhave;
* Financing of the acquisition by Triton of Fläkt Woods;
* Refinancing of EUR 1.93 billion of Finland’s largest electricity distribution business;
* Offering of USD 155 million Senior Notes by Coveris;
* Financing of the acquisition by Kämp Group of three upscale hotels;
* Financing of the acquisition by Vitruvian of CRF Health;
* Financing of acquisition by Permira of CABB Group and EUR 410 million Senior Secured Notes offering;
* Offering of Senior Secured Bonds by Elematic;
* Financing of the acquisition by Taminco of the formic acid business of Kemira Plc;
* Acquisition by CapMan of Kämp Group;
* Acquisition by Kämp Group of Klaus K;
* Acquisition by FSI, Borealis and Finnish pension funds of Fortum Corporation’s electricity distribution business in Finland;
* Financing of the acquisition by Nokia of the 50% stake owned by Siemens in Nokia Siemens Networks;
* Exide Technologies – Debtor-in-Possession Credit Facility;

Member

Finnish Bar Association (2010-); International Bar Association

Recent publications

Timo provides excellent advice with strong commercial awareness.
– Chamber Global and Europe 2025 (Banking and Finance)
One of Timo Lehtimäki’s qualities that I really appreciated was his responsiveness, both in terms of timeliness and being on point in addressing any questions/issues raised.
– The Legal 500, 2024 (Capital markets)
We have worked with Timo Lehtimäki on several transactions and the level of service and responsiveness have been outstanding. All work products have been delivered in a timely way and legal issues have been solved smoothly and quietly.
– The Legal 500, 2024 (Banking and Finance)
Timo Lehtimäki heads up the department and is great running the Finnish side of cross-border transactions together with his team of associates. We have been very impressed and we know that our matters are in safe hands with Timo and his team.
– The Legal 500 2023 (Banking and Finance)
Timo was excellent. He is commercial, helpful and responsive.
– Chambers Global 2023 (Banking and Finance)
“Timo Lehtimäki understands the demands of the London market and is super responsive and pro-active in finding solutions and giving advice on the deal. I can trust in him and his team to deliver on time and especially in time constrained competitive bid contexts.
– The Legal 500 2022 (Banking and Finance)
“He is always ready to answer questions and is great at focusing on the main points.
– Chambers Global 2022 (Banking and Finance)
“Dealing with Timo Lehtimäki was efficient and effective and him involved in the transaction only made things run smoother.
– The Legal 500 (Banking and Finance)
“pragmatic” and business-oriented
– Chambers Global 2020 (Banking and Finance)
“Stands above the pack”
– The Legal 500 (Banking and Finance)
responsive and diligent
– The Legal 500 (Banking and Finance)
Responsive, clear and concise
– Chambers Global 2019 (Banking and Finance)
Energetic and fast
– Chambers Global 2019 (Banking and Finance)
He is commercial, pragmatic and very user-friendly
– Chambers Global 2018 (Banking and Finance)
He is responsive and gets things done quickly
– Chambers Global 2017 (Banking and Finance)
Very commercial, user-friendly and responsive, with an international focus
– Chambers Global 2016 (Banking and Finance)
Coming up through the ranks
– Chambers Europe 2016 (Restructuring/Insolvency)
He is engaged and gives us practical and commercial advice.
– Chambers Global 2015 (Banking and Finance)
“He is proactive, and very good in terms of the speed of his response.”
– Chambers Global 2014 (Restructuring)