Kristian Karlsson
Partner
Head of Financial Services & Regulation
Kristian Karlsson stands out for his regulatory expertise, proactive approach, clear communication, and integrity. He anticipates challenges and resolves them professionally.
– The Legal 500 EMEA 2025, Banking and Finance / Capital Markets
Kristian Karlsson is a highly skilled and thoughtful advisor who consistently prioritises customer interests.
– Chambers FinTech Legal, FinTech Guide 2025
Kristian is passionate about new regulation, especially sustainability, but also FinTech regulation.
– Chambers FinTech Legal, FinTech Guide 2025
Kristian Karlsson is a very competent fund lawyer.
The Legal 500 EMEA 2024, Capital markets
Particularly strong in fintech and regulatory matters.
The Legal 500 EMEA 2024, Capital markets
Kristian Karlsson is my key contact, always available, gives clear, short and to-the-point advice.
– The Legal 500 EMEA 2024, Capital markets
Service areas
Kristian Karlsson is known for advising clients on matters relating to securities law and financial regulation with a particular emphasis on Fintech, investment funds and investment services. He also represents borrowers and lenders in connection with financing transactions, including acquisition and project financing, bond issuances, securitization and structured financing.
Kristian Karlsson is the Finnish member of the Monterey Funds Club, an association of European fund law specialists, and acts as a member of the Securities and Finance Law Expert Group of the Finnish Bar Association.
He has worked as a visiting lawyer with Nordea Funds Ltd and as a Consultant in European Investment Bank in Luxembourg.
Dittmar & Indrenius Attorneys Ltd. (2011–present)
European Investment Bank (EIB), Consultant (secondee), Luxemburg (2017)
Nordea Funds Ltd, Visiting Lawyer, (2013–2014)
University of Helsinki (LL.M., 2011)
Ranked in Band 1, FinTech Legal, Chambers FinTech Guide 2025
Ranked as Next Generation Partner, Banking and Finance, Legal 500, 2025
Ranked as Rising star partner in practice areas: Banking and Finance, and Project Development, IFLR 1000, 2024
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