Niina Nuottimäki

Partner, Chair / Helsinki

About Niina

Niina advises on banking and finance, debt capital markets and debt restructuring. Niina has extensive experience in both domestic and cross border leveraged buyout deals, project financing, corporate lending, real estate finance and debt issuance. She also advises clients on trade finance and derivatives. Prior to joining Borenius, Niina has worked as legal counsel at Nordea Bank.

Niina’s competence is also globally recognised as IFLR1000 has named Niina as one of its Women Leaders several times.

Niina co-heads the firm’s Banking & Finance team and serves as Chair of the Board.

Rankings

Chambers Europe & Global

  • Banking & Finance

Chambers Europe & Global
“She has a strong understanding of how business and legal matters are interlinked and should be taken into consideration. Her ability to draft clear documents and provide insights into documentation is much appreciated.”
“Is always able to give advice and is never puzzled by the questions directed towards her.”
“She always does what she promises and she is easy to discuss things with. The more complex the transaction, the happier she is.”
“Focuses on the right issues and gives practical advice.”

  • Banking & Finance
  • Capital Markets – Key Lawyer

The Legal 500
“Niina is a very strong professional. Provides solutions, not new problems. Informal and straightforward approach, easy to work with.”
“Niina is a real problem solver with solid experience and negotiation capabilities. Will work with her again any time I can.”
“Excellent lawyer and dedicated to supporting the client.”
“Helpful, professional and can help solve problems quickly.”
“Extremely motivated and sharp.”

IFLR1000

  • Capital markets: Debt, Banking
  • Women Leaders

IFLR1000
“Niina is very good with clients and is a people person.”
“Very friendly, active and knowledgeable. Increasingly good in negotiations.”
“Knows the business, very pragmatic and effective.”
“Niina is hands-on and has good knowledge of the law and market practice.”

Lexology Index

  • Banking – Finance

Career

  • Partner, Borenius, 2016–
  • Specialist Partner, Borenius, 2014–2016
  • Legal Counsel, Nordea Bank Finland, 2010–2014
  • Associate, Borenius, 2006–2010

Education

  • Bar Admissions, 2015, Helsinki, Finland
  • Master of Science in Economics, 2008, University of Tampere, Finland
  • Master of Laws, 2005, University of Lapland, Finland

Languages

  • Finnish, English