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Hannes Snellman successfully represented SAP Finland Oy in parallel proceedings brought against it in a licensing and public procurement dispute. In December 2024, the Helsinki District Court dismissed the claimants’ claims against SAP. The District Court ordered both claimants to reimburse SAP Finland Oy’s legal costs.
Parties:
UrbanLight, a joint venture between Alma Property Partners and Alea Partners
Transaction:
Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to UrbanLight, a joint venture between Alma Property Partners and Alea Partners, in the acquisition of a light industrial property located in Ristikivi, Tuusula.
The property includes approximately 4,000 square meters of workshop and warehouse space. Completed in 2020, it sits on a large plot of about 36,000 square meters. The property is leased to Lehto Rent Oy, a rental company for equipment and machinery, and Tracwest Oy, a company specializing in the import and rental of heavy machinery.
Deal Value:
Not public
Role:
Counsel to UrbanLight
Veritas Pension Insurance Company
Hannes Snellman advised Veritas Pension Insurance Company in the sale of residential building rights of a former hospital block in Töölö to Avain Yhtiöt.
The transaction includes approximately 22,780 sqm for residential development and 1,710 sqm for commercial use. Construction of nearly 300 new homes will begin in late 2025, with first completions expected in summer 2027. The residential market continues to deliver positive momentum.
Counsel to Veritas Pension Insurance Company
YIT Corporation
Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to YIT Corporation in its issue of EUR 100 million green capital securities and tender offer for its outstanding green capital securities issued in 2021. The strong interest from investors in the new issuance the second time this year highlights the capital market’s continued confidence in YIT and the outlook for its business. The notes will be listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.
EUR 100 Million
Counsel to YIT Corporation
Jefferies GmbH, Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Ltd (Finnfund)
Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to Jefferies GmbH as sole lead manager of the issuance of EUR and USD denominated green and sustainable notes by Finnfund
Value not public
Counsel to Jefferies GmbH
Oriola Corporation
Counsel to Oriola Corporation in connection with the combination of share classes and the related directed share issue
Counsel to Oriola Corporation