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Castrén & Snellman

Finland

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Key contacts
Managing partner: Jarno Tanhuanpää
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Quick facts
Number of lawyers

165

Number of partners

33

Languages

English, Finnish, the Scandinavian languages, Russian, German, French, Italian

Founded in

1888

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Banking
Capital markets
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
M&A
Energy and infrastructure
Project development
Firm overview

Castrén & Snellman is a law firm of approximately 300 people based in Helsinki, Finland. In other parts of the world we work with an extensive international network of law firms. Ensuring our clients’ success and safeguarding their legal rights is our business. We are a trusted legal advisor in mergers and acquisitions, disputes and other specialised fields of business law. We combine top-tier legal expertise, strategic business savvy and technology to give our customers a competitive edge.

Key practice areas
  • Banking
  • Capital markets: Debt
  • Capital markets: Equity
  • Private equity
  • Private equity funds
  • Project development
  • Project finance
  • Real estate finance
  • Real estate funds
  • Restructuring and insolvency
  • M&A
  • Financial restructuring
  • Competition
  • Financial services regulatory
Address:
Eteläesplanadi 14
Helsinki 00131
PO Box 233
Tel:+358 20 7765 765 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.castren.fi/
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Castrén & Snellman
Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate
Castrén & Snellman is one of Finland’s oldest law firms, having been founded in 1888. The full-service firm is based in Helsinki and boasts one of the largest teams among Finnish law firms. It is led by managing partner Jarno Tanhuanpää and supported by prominent legal professionals, including Janne Lauha, Sakari Lukinmaa, and Tero Tuomisto. The firm is active across banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, and project development.

Key clients 

Lantmännen ek för, Metsä Board Corporation, Neste Corporation, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, and Ten Eleven Ventures.

Highlights
 
The firm advised Neste Corporation on the refinancing of its €500 million term facility through two €250 million bilateral term facilities provided by OP Corporate Bank and Danske Bank. It also advised Metsä Board Corporation on the issuance of €200 million senior unsecured green notes.

In M&A, the firm advised lead investors Ten Eleven Ventures and Tesi on the €275 million Series B financing round of IQM Quantum Computers.

Testimonials

“Understanding the core problems, creative thinking, quick turnaround.” - Banking and finance

“Broad offering combined well both M&A, real estate as well as competition law expertise. Exceptional work on competition law aspects of the transaction.” - M&A

“Team stands out with its ability to provide the support that business needs with the pace of the business and with the high level of expertise.” - M&A

“Fast reaction, professionalism, down to earth and business minded thinking.” - M&A

“Depth and breadth of expertise in renewables and data centres.” - Project development

“Highly responsive and fast, best expertise in Finland, structured and forward looking.” - Project finance

“Benjamin Bade provides fast solutions to the business with high expertise.” - M&A

“Carola Lindholm is cool, calm and collected.” - M&A

“Eija Warma-Lehtinen is very professional - I can rely on her good advice.” - M&A

“Freja Väyrynen already provides a high standard of service and demonstrates strong professionalism. Continued proactive communication and even greater visibility in strategic discussions could further strengthen the client experience.” - M&A

“Janne Lauha is always thinking "outside the box" to find innovative solutions to complex problems, particularly when standard approaches fall short.” - Banking and finance

“Kanerva Sunila is a very business minded lawyer who understands customer needs. Best in class expertise in environmental issues and legislation.” Project development

“Karlo Siirala stands out for being highly knowledgeable, business-minded, and professional in his approach. He provides clear, practical, and commercially focused legal advice while maintaining strong attention to detail. He is responsive, solution-oriented, and able to handle complex matters efficiently and calmly. His ability to understand the client’s business needs and communicate in a straightforward and pragmatic manner creates confidence and trust throughout the process.” - M&A

“Kiti Karvinen articulates very well issues and solutions, very solutions oriented and guides clients well.” - M&A

“Marius Af Schultén has expertise and negotiation skills.” - M&A

“Mikko Alakare has a very good knowledge and pragmatic solutions. Very responsive.” - M&A

“Outi Tähtinen is well available and supportive and can find good solutions to complex matters.” - M&A

“Pekka Jaatinen has an overall understanding of the situation (even beyond law topics). Good sparring partner for developing new ideas.” - Project finance

“Rickard Langenskiöld already delivers a very high level of service and expertise. Continued proactive communication and even more strategic input in the early stages of matters could further enhance the overall client experience.” - M&A

“Sampo Korpiola is a very good project manager, manages to keep all legal workstreams on pace and keeps to timelines. Provides good support in negotiations.” - M&A

“Samuli Tarkiainen has great client interaction, voice of reason in negotiations and discussions, down-to-earth approach.” - M&A

“Tero Tuomisto is extremely structured, can take big workload and manages huge number of topics.” - Project finance

“Teresa Kauppila has deep legal knowledge in her practice area and stays updated on evolving legislation, case law, and precedents. She could analyse large volumes of complex information, identifying key issues, and spotting patterns to build a strong, logical case. Her main strength is problem-solving.” - Banking and finance

“Topi Lusenius can provide comprehensive legal support and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and legal requirements. He demonstrates excellent ability to identify and effectively manage all potential legal risks. He provides clear and practical legal advice in complex situations.” - M&A

“Vilma Setälä has very effective and super flexible way of working.” - M&A

“Wille Järvelä is good at project management and MA advice.” – M&A

“Yanhuan Zhou is expertise, responsiveness, quality of advice.” - M&A
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Benjamin Bade
Firm:
Castrén & Snellman
Rating:
Rising star partner
Practice Area:
M&A
Jurisdiction:
Finland
Bar Admission:
Finland
Valentin Golovanov
Firm:
Castrén & Snellman
Rating:
Notable practitioner
Practice Area:
Corporate and M&A
Jurisdiction:
Finland
Bar Admission:
Finland
Minna Korhonen
Firm:
Castrén & Snellman
Rating:
Notable practitioner
Practice Area:
Banking and finance
Jurisdiction:
Finland
Bar Admission:
Finland
Janne Lauha
Firm:
Castrén & Snellman
Rating:
Market leader
Practice Area:
Capital markets : Debt
Jurisdiction:
Finland
Bar Admission:
Finland
Anna-Maarit Laurila
Firm:
Castrén & Snellman
Rating:
Rising star
Practice Area:
Capital markets
Carola Lindholm
Firm:
Castrén & Snellman
Rating:
Notable practitioner
Practice Area:
M&A
Jurisdiction:
Finland
Bar Admission:
Finland
Sakari Lukinmaa
Firm:
Castrén & Snellman
Rating:
Market leader
Practice Area:
Banking and finance
Jurisdiction:
Finland
Bar Admission:
Finland
Heidi Paalanen-Koev
Firm:
Castrén & Snellman
Rating:
Notable practitioner
Practice Area:
M&A
Jurisdiction:
Finland
Bar Admission:
Finland
Tarja Pirinen
Firm:
Castrén & Snellman
Rating:
Highly regarded
Women Leaders
Practice Area:
Project finance
Project development
Jurisdiction:
Finland
Industry Sector:
Mining
Bar Admission:
Finland
Vesa Rasinaho
Firm:
Castrén & Snellman
Rating:
Expert consultant
Jurisdiction:
Finland
Sakari Sedbom
Firm:
Castrén & Snellman
Rating:
Notable practitioner
Practice Area:
Banking and finance
Jurisdiction:
Finland
Jarno Tanhuanpää
Firm:
Castrén & Snellman
Rating:
Notable practitioner
Practice Area:
M&A
Jurisdiction:
Finland
Bar Admission:
Finland
Samuli Tarkiainen
Firm:
Castrén & Snellman
Rating:
Notable practitioner
Practice Area:
Project development
Jurisdiction:
Finland
Industry Sector:
Energy
Construction and materials Energy Utilities Transport Social Infrastructure Technology and telecommunications
Social infrastructure
Bar Admission:
Finland
Tero Tuomisto
Firm:
Castrén & Snellman
Rating:
Market leader
Practice Area:
Banking
Jurisdiction:
Finland
Bar Admission:
Finland
Jan Örndahl
Firm:
Castrén & Snellman
Rating:
Highly regarded
Practice Area:
M&A
Jurisdiction:
Finland
Bar Admission:
Finland
Deal Highlights
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Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Central Bank of Savings Banks Finland plc - Bond Issue
2021-02-01
Castrén & Snellman
Finland
Bond issue
Central Bank of Savings Banks Finland plc
Issuer
Central Bank of Savings Banks Finland plc - Bond Issue
2021-03-01
Castrén & Snellman
Finland
Bond issue
Central Bank of Savings Banks Finland plc
Issuer
Central Bank of Savings Banks Finland plc - Bond Issue
2021-01-01
Castrén & Snellman
Finland
Bond issue
Danske Bank Corporate Finance, Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg - LBBW, Crédit Agricole, Deutsche Bank
Underwriter
SP Mortgage Bank plc - Bond Issue
2021-09-01
Castrén & Snellman
Finland
Bond issue
SP Mortgage Bank plc
Issuer
Central Bank of Savings Banks Finland plc - Bond Issue
2021-10-01
Castrén & Snellman
Finland
Bond issue
Central Bank of Savings Banks Finland plc
Issuer
Bankruptcy Estate of Belvedere Mining - Insolvency
2021-02-25
Castrén & Snellman
Finland
Insolvency
Mr Pekka Jaatinen
Bankruptcy Estate of Belvedere Mining
Insolvent entity
Helen - Project development
2020-01-08
Castrén & Snellman
Finland
Project development
Mr Miika Pinomaa
Helen
Sponsor
Kotkan Energia - Project development
2021-02-25
Castrén & Snellman
Finland
Project development
Mr Miika Pinomaa
Kotkan Energia
Project developer
Employment Fund - Financing
2020-01-05
Castrén & Snellman
Finland
Financing
Tero Tuomisto
Employment Fund
Borrower
Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company; OP Financial Group; LocalTapiola - Restructuring
2020-01-07
Castrén & Snellman
Finland
Restructuring
Sakari Lukinmaa
Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company, OP Financial Group, LocalTapiola
Debtor
Huhtamäki - Restructuring
2021-01-01
Castrén & Snellman
Finland
Restructuring
Tero Tuomisto
Huhtamäki
Debtor
OP Corporate Bank - Restructuring
2020-01-11
Castrén & Snellman
Finland
Restructuring
Sakari Lukinmaa
OP Corporate Bank
Creditor
L-Fashion Group - Restructuring
2020-01-12
Castrén & Snellman
Finland
Restructuring
Tero Tuomisto, Pauliina Tenhunen
L-Fashion Group
Debtor
Silja Line - Financing
2020-01-11
Castrén & Snellman
Finland
Financing
Tero Tuomisto
Silja Line
Borrower
SEB - Financing
2020-01-11
Castrén & Snellman
Finland
Financing
Sakari Lukinmaa
SEB
Lender
OP Corporate Bank; Nordea Bank - Financing
2020-01-01
Castrén & Snellman
Finland
Financing
Sakari Lukinmaa
OP Corporate Bank, Nordea Bank
Lender
OP Corporate Bank - Financing
2021-02-25
Castrén & Snellman
Finland
Financing
Sakari Lukinmaa
OP Corporate Bank
Lender
Metsä Fibre - Project finance
2021-02-25
Castrén & Snellman
Finland
Project finance
Tero Tuomisto
Metsä Fibre
Borrower
Nrep - Financing
2021-01-01
Castrén & Snellman
Finland
Financing
Tero Tuomisto
Nrep
Borrower
Finnlines - Financing
2021-01-01
Castrén & Snellman
Finland
Financing
Tero Tuomisto
Finnlines
Borrower
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