Hannes Snellman (Finland) excels in public procurement matters, competition law and state aid work and recently advised the State of Finland and the Finnish Defence Forces on the procurement of fighter jets. The team works closely with the firm's Stockholm-based team on cross-border mandates. Team head Mikko Huimala is a ‘great communicator’ and advises major Finnish and international corporations on merger control, state aid and behavioural issues. Anna-Maria Tamminen is a leading name for international arbitration proceedings with in-depth experience in competition litigation and regulatory mandates, while Outi Jousi has ’top-notch expertise‘ in public procurement issues.
Testimonials
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- 'Hannes Snellaman's EU and competition practice team has been our trusted partner due to their comprehensive and solid competence in all our business focus areas, flexible way of working, and very customer-oriented approach combined with their business integrity. I can highly recommend their team for any competition law related assignments. Very good experience especially with compliance audits on competition law.'
- ‘Mikko Huimala and his team are the best, deep knowledge, straightforward approach, no unnecessary "whisking", ability to provide the risk assessment in very understandable form.’
‘Outi Jousi is exceptional in her customer service and service attitude. Her reaction speed and accuracy are unparalleled. Her expertise is top-notch, and I consider her one of the most talented public procurement specialists currently. And best of all - her impeccable sense of style and humour. Outi takes one opportunity after another with great ease and makes others shine as well.’
‘Päivi Tammilehto is an easily approachable person and always a pleasure to be in contact with. Päivi is skilled in giving practical advice in competition law which, by its nature, is often considered as a rather theoretical area of law.’
‘Expertise and friendliness.’
‘Exceptional knowledge and experience of the very special business area of the client.’
'Mikko Huimala is very pragmatic and solution-driven lawyer who provides pragmatic advice instead of concentrating on disclaimers in the final products. We especially appreciate him being able to make complex competition law concepts more approachable to our non-lawyer colleagues.'
'The team covers a good mix of M&A focused individuals with people capable of helping with your day to day competition law issues. Have been working with them for years and they always deliver.'
Key clients
- Kesko Corporation
- Metso Corporation
- Sanoma Corporation
- Nordea Bank Abp
- Finnish State / Prime Minister’s Office
- Anora Group Plc
- Oy Matkahuolto Ab
- Marimekko Corporation
- Konecranes Plc
- UPM-Kymmene Corporation
- Sega Europe Limited and SEGA Corporation
- Uponor Corporation
- Microsoft Corporation (incl. Microsoft Oy and other group companies)
- Takeda Oy
Work highlights
- Advised the State of Finland and the Finnish Defence Forces in the €10bn project to procure 64 F-35 fighter jets.
- Advised SEGA on its approximately €706m public tender offer for Rovio Entertainment Corporation.
- Advised Uponor Corporation on its €2.1bn recommended public cash tender offer for all shares in Uponor by Georg Fischer Ltd.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mikko Huimala