Tax

Hannes Snellman (Finland)

Hannes Snellman (Finland) delivers a comprehensive service across contentious and non-contentious matters, particularly excelling in tax disputes, M&A transactions (both public and private), capital markets deals, private equity and venture capital mandates, incentive schemes, and investment funds. The team is highly regarded for its proficiency in indirect taxation, private wealth tax, and transfer pricing issues. Head of the tax practice Heikki Vesikansa‘s broad expertise covers transactional tax structuring issues, tax planning work and tax litigation. Piia Ahonen, who leads the indirect tax team, is dominant in indirect taxation, with a focus on the real estate and energy sectors. Joakim Frände and Harri Vehviläinen are also recommended.

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Testimonials

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‘We have received excellent services from Hannes Snellman.’
‘We have worked with Joakim Frände and value swift and good quality advice and information.’
‘Very diverse team in terms of coverage of various areas. The team members are very strong in both theoretical and practical aspects of the tax law.’
‘Very approachable despite being the top tax practice in Finland. Heikki Vesikansa is easy to deal with and very knowledgeable.’
‘We are very satisfied working with the HS tax team. They each hold a very good understanding of the specific tax issues that we are dealing with. Recommend HS tax team.’
‘Practice leader Heikki Vesikansa is by far the most skilled tax professional in Finland. Heikki's ability to understand and solve clients' tax issues/questions. Piia Ahonen, VAT partner, has exceptional knowledge of indirect taxes. Also Harri Vehviläinen, rising star. Exceptional service attitude.’

Key clients

Accel-KKR
Ahlstrom Plc
Myrsky Energia Oy
YIT Plc
Caverion Plc
Fiskars Plc
Orange Capital Partners
Quadoro
Areim AB
Smartly.io
Virala Oy Ab
Valmet Plc
Slättö Core Plus AB
Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company
Kesko Oyj
Metso Plc
A. Ahlström Oy
Uponor Plc
United Bankers
NYAB Plc
Beneq Oy

Work highlights

Advised a Finnish-listed company on a landmark dividend withholding tax dispute.
Advised NYAB Plc on the first-ever Finnish-Swedish re-domiciliation under the new EU Mobility Directive and change of listing venue from Finland to Sweden.
Advised Accel-KKR on its majority equity investment in Aico Group.

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