Castrén & Snellman advises on competition and compliance issues, merger control strategies and notifications, public procurement work, state aid matters and EU and other regulatory litigation, and has been involved in significant and complex competition cases in Finland and internationally. ‘Calm, practical and diligent’ practice head Jussi Nieminen has vast experience in all areas of competition law, acting for clients in public and private competition and regulatory proceedings and litigation before the Finnish courts. Anna Kuusniemi-Laine is recognised for her knowledge of public procurement, state aid and competition matters; she is also the firm's head of sustainability.
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Testimonials
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‘Large team with very good knowledge of competition law - I would trust them with any related issues.’
‘Jussi Nieminen is an excellent lawyer and very easy to work with. He provides precise advice.'
- ‘They provide pragmatic legal advice without taking any shortcuts, extremely knowledgeable within their legal fields, of the firms different practice areas, and about the Finnish and Nordic market.’
- 'Suzanne Simon-Bellamy is highly qualified and truly a rising star. She is easy to work with, diligent and an excellent lawyer.’
‘Jussi Nieminen is responsive, easy to work with and understands the client’s needs and commercial dimension very well. Works to find practical solutions and efficient ways forward. Is able to explain complex matters in a straightforward and good way, including to non-lawyers.'
- 'Kiti Karvinen is a true specialist who is thorough in her work and very knowledgeable within the competition law area.’
‘Jussi Nieminen is calm, practical and diligent. Helps to understand the big picture and keeps track of details that are easily forgotten by a busy in-house counsel.’
Key clients
- Valio
- S-Group
- Wärtsilä Corporation
- OP Financial Group
- Gasum Oy
- VR Group Ltd
- YIT Oyj
- Cargotec Corporation
- Lantmännen
- Sato
Work highlights
- Advised Lantmännen on obtaining unconditional merger control clearance from the FCCA in Phase II for its acquisition of Finnish food company Myllyn Paras.
- Advised BEW ASA on obtaining conditional merger control clearance from the FCCA in Phase II for its acquisition of Jackon Holding AS.
- Represented one of the defendants against the FCCA’s penalty payment proposal for alleged cartel in the property management sector.
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Jussi Nieminen