HPP Attorneys' tax practice has a strong focus on transactional tax work, especially relating to the environmental and green energy spaces. The group has recently been involved in tax due diligence and structuring work, VAT tax disputes, and reorganisations. The group is led by Jaako Klemettilä, who is well regarded for his ‘knowledge of local Finnish tax matters’ and specialises in M&A tax, general corporate tax, incentive schemes, group reorganisations and international tax work.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Fast and reliable.’

  • 'Jaakko Klemettila's knowledge of local Finnish tax matters is impressive and his advice has been instrumental.'

  • 'The level of local tax knowledge and service have been outstanding. The level of advice we have received was of very high quality. The communication has been very good and the team has always made themselves available if any sudden questions and queries arose.'

Key clients

  • Commerz Real AG
  • VSB Group
  • Bob W

Work highlights

  • Advised Commerz Real AG on its acquisitions of Finnish windmill parks.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jaakko Klemettilä