Teija Lius

Partner

Finance​

Construction, Energy and Infrastructure, Financial Services and Insurance, Mining

Teija Lius heads HPP’s Finance practice. She has significant and wide-ranging experience in domestic and cross-border financing arrangements, with a particular emphasis on renewable energy and project finance. She is recognised for her pragmatic approach to complex legal matters, working closely with clients to deliver clear, commercially sound and workable solutions that meet their business objectives.

During her career, Teija has been involved in numerous financing transactions, from straightforward bilateral lending to complex multi-jurisdictional financing arrangements on the lender, borrower and sponsor side. In addition to private practice, Teija has been working in in-house roles at international finance institutions and has strong background also from development finance related questions.

Susanna Hackman

+358 50 300 3626
susanna.hackman@hpp.fi

Teija is ranked as a “Next Generation Partner” by Legal 500 and as a “Rising Star Partner” by IFRL1000 for Banking and Finance.

What our clients have said about Teija:

”Teija Lius specialises in financing renewable energy projects. She has a unique background combining private and public sector experience and is very commercial and effective in her delivery.”
– Legal 500, 2025

“She is very pragmatic, hands on and has a great commitment to client service. She is quick and precise in her delivery and very business oriented. She understands the big picture and negotiates effectively.”
– IFRL1000, 2024

“She is very service minded and pragmatic, and provides in general excellent and smooth legal service.”
– IFRL1000, 2024

HPP Attorneys (2020–)
European Investment Bank, Luxembourg (2015–2020)
Finnfund (2012–2015)
Krogerus (2008–2012)
Castren & Snellman (2006–2008)

Finnish Bar Association

Luxembourg School of Business, MBA (2019)
University of Helsinki, LL.M. (2006)

Teija Lius

Partner

Finance​

Construction, Energy and Infrastructure, Financial Services and Insurance, Mining

2026