Panu Punkari

Associate
Panu Punkari

Panu advises clients on various energy related matters including renewable energy projects, energy regulatory and financing. Panu has provided counsel to both lenders and energy companies, with specialized expertise in project financing, and contract and corporate law.

Prior to joining DLA Piper, Panu has worked in two different Finnish law firms as an associate trainee. In addition to studies at the University of Turku, Panu has also studied law at the University of Surrey. Panu is also studying economics at the Aalto University’s School of Business.

Credentials
Education
  • Master of Laws, University of Turku, 2022
Experience
Prior Experience
  • 2020-2021, Associate trainee, Finnish law firm
  • 2020, Associate trainee, Finnish law firm
Selected recent references
  • Advising OX2 on the divestment of its 50 MW battery storage system located in Finland (2024)
  • Advising SAJM Holding on the negotiations for selection of project partner for a 475 MW solar farm (2023)