Hannes Snellman (Finland)‘s expertise includes handling post-M&A disputes, compliance issues, white-collar crime and sanctions-related cases, construction and energy litigation, and competition disputes; it has also recently been active in international arbitration proceedings. The ’excellent team of experienced dispute resolution practitioners’ is led by Anders Bygglin, who has key expertise in M&A and company law disputes, financial litigation and employment disputes, as well as compliance-related issues. Other key members of the team are Markus Manninen, who has experience in all forms of litigation, administrative proceedings, and arbitrations, including injunctions; and Anna-Maria Tamminen, who has notable experience in international arbitration and civil and administrative litigation.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Reliable and versatile, full-service law firm. Very professional and dedicated team members.'
  • ‘Anna-Maria Tamminen has very broad experience of international arbitration and is extremely hardworking. She has good understanding of our business and our needs. Markus Manninen is one of those very trusted advisers, with exceptional analytical skills, providing advice that is well thought through from every angle.’

  • ‘They are well-resourced and have vast and versatile experience of various types of disputes, including disputes in administrative courts which often involve a significant financial interest.’

  • ‘They are prepared to dig into and enhance their knowledge about such types of complex legal issues and disputes of which they do not have previous experience. Anna-Maria Tamminen stands out from the others.’

  • ‘Proactive and committed as well as service mindset.’

  • ‘Anna-Maria Tamminen has unique knowledge of international arbitration practices and procedures. Markus Manninen is very hands-on and always available to support on short notice even in quasi-legal topics.’

  • ‘Excellent team of experienced dispute resolution practitioners.’

  • ‘Markus Manninen is a great dispute resolution lawyer.’

Key clients

  • Fortum Oyj
  • Ahlstrom Holding 3 Oy
  • NYAB Finland Oy/NYAB Oyj
  • Helen Oy

Work highlights

  • Advising Fortum Oyj on its multibillion investment treaty claim against the Russian Federation.
  • Counsel to a major Finnish listed corporation in an international multi-party ICC arbitration involving damages claims and counterclaims amounting to billions of euros.
  • Counsel to Ahlstrom Holding 3 Oy in appeal proceedings concerning the redemption of minority shares in Ahlstrom Oyj with a disputed interest of €75m.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anders Bygglin

Other key lawyers

Markus Manninen, Anna-Maria Tamminen