Tommi Elo

Partner, Attorney-at-Law

Tommi Elo focuses on banking and finance, real estate and securities transactions as well as mergers and acquisitions. He has been involved in numerous domestic and cross-border financing, real estate, M&A and capital markets transactions. Additionally, Tommi is experienced in insider issues and various licencing and other regulatory processes related to financial markets.

Telephone

+358 40 580 3719


Email

tommi.elo@merilampi.com


LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommi-elo-a915182/

Languages

  • Finnish
  • Swedish
  • English

Expertise

Recent references

Education

  • Master of Laws (LL.M.), University of Lapland, 2001
  • Attorney-at-Law, 2009

Experience

  • Merilampi Attorneys Ltd., Partner 2011 –, Specialist Counsel 2010, Senior Associate 2009, Associate 2006 – 2009
  • Kaupthing Bank PLC, 2001 – 2006

Rankings

  • Legal 500 EMEA, Banking and Finance & Real Estate and Construction (2023): Tommi Elo recommended.
  • Chambers Europe, Real Estate (2023): Tommi Elo recommended.
  • Chambers Europe, Real Estate (2022): “Tommi Elo handles the full gamut of real estate transactions, including sale and leaseback mandates. He further advises on project development issues and has noteworthy experience providing guidance on the sale of land portfolios.”
  • Legal 500 EMEA, Banking and Finance (2021): Tommi Elo recommended
  • Chambers Europe, Real Estate (2021): “Tommi Elo handles real estate finance transactions, including forward funding deals. He further advises on project developments and commercial property portfolio acquisitions.”
  • Chambers Europe, Real Estate (2020): “Tommi Elo is recognised as a skilled and experienced practitioner. He handles a broad range of property and portfolio transactions, with additional knowledge in financing aspects and development projects.”
  • Legal 500 EMEA, Banking and Finance (2020): Tommi Elo recommended
  • Legal 500 EMEA, Real Estate and Construction (2020): Tommi Elo recommended. “Tommi Elo has  good knowledge on JVs and complex structures.”
  • Chambers Europe, Real Estate (2019): “Tommi Elo is “very responsive, flexible and commercially minded“, according to clients”.
  • Legal 500 EMEA (2019): Tommi Elo recommended in Banking and Finance and Capital Markets
  • Chambers Europe and Global, Banking & Finance (2018): “Sources praise the department’s “high level of expertise” as well as its lawyers’ “dedication and commitment.” Another client commends the department’s responsiveness, saying: “The lawyers provide high-quality service in a timely manner.””
  • Chambers Europe, Real Estate (2018): “Interviewees are impressed with his “very good service level” and also highlight his “problem-solving and practical” approach.”
  • Legal 500 EMEA (2018): Tommi Elo recommended in Banking and Finance and Real Estate and Construction
  • Chambers Europe and Global, Banking & Finance (2017): “The lawyers’ promptness and client service is praised by clients: “The team is easy to work with and gets things done within the agreed timetable.“”
  • Chambers Europe, Real Estate (2017): Tommi Elo “notable practitioner”
  • Chambers Europe and Global, Banking & Finance (2016): “The team was responsive, helpful and user-friendly, helping the transaction to move forward smoothly.”
  • Chambers Europe, Real Estate (2016): “Tommi Elo receives praise from clients: “He has a fluency with cases and can identify the main items.””
  • Chambers Europe, Banking & Finance (2015): “The lawyers are excellent advisers who I am very happy to work with.”
  • Chambers Europe, Banking & Finance (2014): “Tommi Elo is this firm’s most recognised individual for banking and finance work, advising on a range of cases. He also has significant knowledge of regulatory matters. “I was happy with the lawyers’ work – they were extremely flexible in working to what was quite a tight time schedule.””