Hannes Snellman (Finland) is well known for playing a key role on notable M&A transactions in the Finnish market. The department receives mandates from a large and diversified client base, including domestic and foreign leading financial sponsors, multinationals, and Nordic listed companies. Mikko Heinonen focuses on various forms of corporate transactions, finance advisory work, and securities regulation advice, while Johan Aalto specialises in M&A, corporate finance mandates and capital markets work, with an emphasis on public takeovers. Antti Kuha has extensive experience in complex cross-border transactions involving public corporations, Annika Schaumann advises clients on domestic and cross-border M&A and has a focus on private equity transactions. Former M&A group head Sten Olsson departed to Asianajotoimisto White & Case Oy in early 2024. Thomas Landell joined from Castrén & Snellman in 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very experienced team.’
‘All-around solid M&A and corporate advice.’
‘Erik Stenman in particular has proven especially responsive and easy to work with.’
‘Having worked with Riikka Rannikko of Hannes Snellman for a few years now, I am impressed. She is always available and delivers, and has the ability to discuss and contribute to a wide range of topics also outside of standard corporate and M&A stuff. From a General Counsel perspective, absolutely fantastic work all the time.’
Key clients
- Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj
- Angel Pond Holdings Corporation
- Anora Group
- Applied Materials Inc.
- Blueprint Genetics Oy
- Chevron Products UK Limited
- EQT
- Fazer Group / Oy Karl Fazer Ab
- Intera Partners
- KONE Corporation
- Konecranes Plc
- Lassila & Tikanoja Oyj
- MEKO AB
- Metsähallitus
- Metso Outotec Oyj
- Nokian Tyres plc
- OP Financial Group
- Paulig Group
- Pontos Oy
- Remeo Oy
- Sampo plc
- Sanoma Corporation
- Sitowise
- Sentica Partners Oy
- Smartly.io
- Stora Enso
- Supermetrics Oy
- Telia Company AB, Telia Finland Oyj
- Tikkurila Oyj
- UPM Group / UPM-Kymmene Corporation
- Vaaka Partners Oy
- Vitec Software Group AB
- YIT Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised Finnish state enterprise Metsähallitus on the first-ever offshore wind power development project in Finland.
- Advised the offeror consortium consisting of Security Trading, Fennogens Investments, Corbis, and Bain Capital on the recommended public cash tender offer for all shares in Caverion Oyj.
- Advised Trill Impact on the acquisition of a majority stake in Raksystems.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Annika Schaumann
Hannes Snellman (Finland)Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Johan Aalto
Hannes Snellman (Finland)Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Antti Kuha
Hannes Snellman (Finland)