'...Tapani Manninen is immensely experienced in the field, and clients appreciate his vast knowledge and considered approach. Practice head Mikael Wahlbeck has been leading on a variety of difficult matters for important clients, and is seen as key to the group's continued success. "Finland's Mr Procurement," Mika Pohjonen is the country's leading practitioner in this area. Clients say that he has "been doing a great job helping us avoid mistakes in public procurement, and he never gets stressed."'

Chambers Europe 2012

Hannes Snellman's Finnish competition practice is ranked in the Elite category on the GCR 100 list, a guide to the world's leading competition law practices published by Global Competition Review.

'‘one of the best we have used worldwide’, according to one multinational client. Head of competition Mikael Wahlbeck is ‘a true expert in his area’, as is Mika Pohjonen.'

Legal500, 2012

‘Hannes Snellman maintains an impressive workload across many aspects of competition law. Who’s Who Legal nominee Mikael Wahlbeck leads the practice, alongside fellow partner and merger specialist Tapani Manninen. Partner Mika Pohjonen provides experience in public procurement, and the group can also call upon litigators Mika Savola and Antti Järvinen when required. The Helsinki team also works closely with colleagues in the firm’s international offices in Sweden, Denmark and Russia. The firm’s strength in transactional matters is second to none.’

GCR 100 (Global Competition Review) 2012

‘Sources recognise Tapani Manninen as a leading figure in competition law, “clearly one of the most experienced practitioners in this area.” Mikael Wahlbeck is the partner in charge of the department, and is widely considered one of the country's most visible competition practitioners. “He is experienced and has a clear and commercial approach,” say sources. Mika Pohjonen has developed a reputation for his strong focus on public procurement issues, and “is well regarded and extremely visible on that front.” … Pohjonen is further praised for his efficiency and creativeness. Clients especially appreciate the team's consistent “no-nonsense approach and practical manner.”’

Chambers Europe 2011

"The prolific and diverse practice of Mikael Wahlbeck and ‘responsive’ team at Hannes Snellman...advised on the only merger control case of 2009... [Tapani Manninen] Clients appreciate their commercial and technical awareness."

Legal500, 2011

'Mikael Wahlbeck oversees the team and is applauded for his experience acting on complex cases.'

'Tapani Manninen is well reputed for his wide knowledge.'

'Mika Pohjonen is admired for his prowess in public procurement.'

'Mika Savola is one of the country’s leading litigators and has acted on various large-scale competition proceedings.'

'Clients praise the lawyers saying, “we'd have absolutely no hesitation recommending them to others.”'

Chambers Europe 2010

'Hannes Snellman... handles heavyweight competition work, such as complex merger control and multinational fillings. However, it is in the litigious arena that the firm shines... Clients highlight the "business acumen" and "good response times" of Mikael Wahlbeck and Tapani Manninen.'

Legal 500, 2010

[Mikael Wahlbeck] 'Rivals describe him as "highly competent"...

[Mika] 'Savola is rated as the standout litigator in the country...'

GCR 100 (Global Competition Review) 2010