Hannes Snellman

Finland

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Key contacts

Managing Partner: Anna-Maria Tamminen

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Quick facts

Established in

1909

Languages

English, Finnish, Swedish

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

Hannes Snellman is a leading Finnish business law firm entrusted by its clients in matters of critical importance. Hannes Snellman’s team of 250 dedicated professionals provides clients with the smartest decisions in demanding situations. The firm’s expertise spans a wide range of legal practice areas and industries.

Key practice areas

Administrative Proceedings
Artificial Intelligence
Capital Markets
Competition & Regulatory
Corporate Advisory
Compliance & Investigations
Criminal Investigations and Proceedings
Dispute Resolution
Employment
Energy
Environment & Natural Resources
Corporate Sustainability and ESG
Finance
Financial Services Regulation
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Infrastructure
Intellectual Property
Joint Ventures & Commercial Cooperation
M&A, Private
M&A, Public
Private Equity & Financial Sponsors
Projects & Construction
Public Procurement
Real Estate
Restructuring & Insolvency
Tax
Technology & Data

Sector expertise

Consumer & Retail
Data Centers & Digital Economy
Defence
Energy & Infrastructure
Engineering & Machinery
Environment, Natural Resources & Circular Economy
Financial Services & Insurance
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Mobility, Transportation & Logistics
Public Sector
Real Estate & Construction
Space
Technology, Media & Telecom

Address:

Eteläesplanadi 20 / P.O. Box 333

00130 / 00131

Helsinki

Tel:+358 9 228 841 Fax:+358 9 177 393 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.hannessnellman.com

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Hannes Snellman

Linked Reviews

Financial and corporate

Hannes Snellman is a prominent Nordic law firm founded in 1909. The firm is led by Managing Partner Anna Maria Tamminen and supported by highly regarded practitioners, including Klaus Ilmonen, Markus Bremer and Mikko Heinonen. The firm serves a diverse client base across various industries, including large Finnish and Nordic listed companies, major domestic and international privately held businesses, and leading financial sponsors.

Key clients

Danske Bank, DevCo Partners Nordea Bank, OX2, and UPM-Kymmene.

Highlights

The firm advised Danske Bank and Nordea Bank on the establishment of new €123 million term and revolving credit facilities for Lounea Net.

The firm also advised OX2 on the construction contracts, including the full-grid and balance-of-plant agreements, turbine procurement agreements, power purchase agreement (PPA), development agreements, and the Finnish law aspects of the project financing for two onshore wind farms.

Testimonials

“Hannes Snellman has a very experienced team and know the financiers and stakeholders in the market.” – Banking and finance

“Deep and practical capital markets experience that the Company can trust.” – Equity Capital markets

“The team demonstrated strong expertise in public M&A and takeover regulation, combined with a very pragmatic and solution-oriented approach. Anniina Järvinen stood out for her deep knowledge, and ability to manage complex matters efficiently while maintaining a calm and structured approach.” – Equity Capital markets

“Their quick handling and knowledge of the field.” - M&A

“Hannes Snellman has provided professional and commercially minded advice across various M&A-related matters. The team has consistently been responsive, solution-oriented and easy to work with, even in demanding and time-sensitive transactions.”

“Strong availability and expertise, and high customer mindedness.” - Private equity

“The project had a very tight timeline, and Emmi Malm and Maria Landtman ensured that the transaction could be completed within the required timeframe. We particularly valued their ability to quickly understand the commercial context and focus on the issues that were genuinely critical to closing. Rather than trying to perfect every point, they helped us identify the key risks and negotiation priorities, which allowed the agreements to be finalised efficiently. Their advice was pragmatic, commercially minded and solution oriented.” - Project development

“Punctual, service on point and appeal was handled professionally. The ruling is not out yet, so I cannot comment on that. So far, my belief is that the legal advice is spot on.” - Project development

“Flexibility to deliver top quality in tight deadlines; Extremely good quality work; and Proactive approach in identifying client's needs.” - Project finance

“Anniina Järvinen is very approachable and easy to work with. She has a strong understanding of the business context and provides practical, commercially minded advice. She is highly accessible when needed and consistently willing to go the extra mile to ensure matters are handled smoothly and efficiently.” – Equity Capital markets

“Antti Kuha delivers as promised.” – Equity Capital markets

“Elisa Viiri is very precise and knows the documentation thoroughly. Always available and conducting her work very well.” – Banking and finance

“Emmi Kantola is very strong in communicating concisely the precise legal matters, while making complex issues seem fun and easy.” - Private equity

“Emmi Malm is highly responsive, solution-oriented and pragmatic. In a transaction with a very tight timetable, she provided swift and focused answers that helped us move the process forward efficiently. She was able to quickly understand the commercial context, identify the points that required attention, and avoid spending unnecessary time on issues that were not critical for closing. We particularly valued her flexibility when circumstances changed during the process, as well as her ability to keep the advice practical and aligned with the overall transaction objective.”

“Erik Stenman is responsive and fast.” – Equity Capital markets

“Maria Landtmann is knowledgeable.” - M&A

“Markus Bremer is very experienced and able to provide overall advice beyond struct legal technical questions.” – Banking and finance

“Tapio Teräkivi is quick to reply or make sure that someone else does.” - M&A

“Tuomas Koivuniemi is quick to reply.” - M&A

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