Hannes Snellman (Finland) has an excellent track record of supporting clients with the full range of corporate matters, with extensive expertise in handling complex  transactions. These include share and asset transfers, public takeovers, mergers, joint ventures, private equity, and venture capital work across various industries. The firm serves a broad and diverse clientele, including leading financial sponsors, multinationals, and Nordic-listed companies. Mikko Heinonen, who chairs the M&A practice, is skilled in advising on various corporate transactions, financings, and securities regulation. Tuire Kuronen and Heidi Haanpää are highly recommended for corporate law, corporate governance, and foreign direct investment screenings. Antti Kuha is a key contact for cross-border transactions involving public corporations.

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Key clients

  • Cargotec Corporation
  • KONE Corporation
  • Lassila & Tikanoja plc
  • YIT Corporation
  • Vaaka Partners Oy
  • Infranode
  • Bunzl Plc
  • KWC Group AG
  • Accel-KKR
  • Uponor Plc
  • Masco Corporation
  • DevCo Partners Oy
  • Sampo plc
  • Purmo Group Plc

Work highlights

  • Assisted Haveli Investments with the majority recapitalisation of M-Files Corporation, a leading platform for knowledge work automation.
  • Assisted Nordea Bank and OP Cooperative with a transaction whereby Nordea and OP expanded the operations of their 50/50 owned JV, Siirto Brand Oy.
  • Assisted DevCo Partners Ltd with its strategic capital raise, resulting in €616m of total commitments for its long-term single-asset investment vehicle for Medix Biochemica.

Lawyers

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Antti Kuha
Hannes Snellman (Finland)

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mikko Heinonen

Other key lawyers

Tuire Kuronen, Heidi Haanpää, Antti Kuha