Languages

Finnish, English

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Jatro Pihlavamäki

Associate Private Equity, M&A

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Languages

Finnish, English

Jatro Pihlavamäki advises domestic and international clients on all types of transactions, including acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, group restructurings, and venture investments. In addition, he provides advice on general corporate, commercial, and contract law. He has also gained experience in financial regulation especially related to payment services.

Selected References

Parties:

KONE Corporation, TK Elevator (TKE)

Transaction:

Hannes Snellman is advising KONE Corporation on its proposed combination with TK Elevator (TKE), a global elevator and escalator leader, in a cash-and-share transaction valuing TKE at approximately EUR 29.4 billion. With its global reach, the transaction is the largest ever announced by a Finnish company. Upon completion, the combined company would become the world’s largest elevator manufacturer, shaping the future of the global elevator and escalator industry.

Value:

EUR 29.4 billion

Counsel to:

KONE Corporation

Contacts

Parties:

Accedo Broadband AB, Hibox Systems Oy Ab, Binero Group AB

Transaction:

Hannes Snellman advised Accedo Broadband AB in the sale of Hibox Systems Oy Ab to Binero Group AB. Hibox Systems Oy Ab is a Finnish technology company headquartered in Turku, Finland, founded in 2005. It specializes in interactive information and entertainment solutions for both consumer and commercial applications. The company operates globally and is part of the Accedo Group, which has offices worldwide.

Value:

MSEK80

Role:

Counsel to Accedo Broadband AB

Contacts
  • A man in a dark suit and white dress shirt stands against a beige background, smiling slightly with his hands clasped in front of him.

    Erik Stenman

    Partner +358 50 586 8065 erik.stenman@hannessnellman.com
  • A woman with long brown hair wearing a dark green shirt and black pants stands confidently with arms crossed, smiling, in front of a plain purple background.

    Emmi Kantola

    Managing Associate +358 40 086 5252 emmi.kantola@hannessnellman.com
  • A man in a gray suit with a white shirt and striped tie stands smiling against an orange background, with his hands in his pockets.

    Jatro Pihlavamäki

    Associate +358 45 671 1744 jatro.pihlavamaki@hannessnellman.com
  • A woman with blond hair in a black blazer and white top stands against a plain beige background, facing the camera and smiling gently with her hands clasped in front of her.

    Janika Manner

    Senior Legal Assistant +358 50 331 6568 janika.manner@hannessnellman.com

Parties:

Framery Group Plc, Nasdaq Helsinki

Transaction:

Hannes Snellman advised Framery Group Plc on its initial public offering and listing on Nasdaq Helsinki. The EUR 230 million transaction comprised Framery’s share issue of EUR 20 million and a share sale of up to EUR 210 million by Framery’s shareholders, implying a valuation of EUR 633 million immediately following the IPO.

Value:

EUR 633 million

Role:

Counsel to Framery Group Plc

Contacts

Parties:

Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd), NestAI

Transaction:

Hannes Snellman advised Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd) in the investment in NestAI. NestAI is an AI research and development lab.

Value:

Not public

Role:

Counsel to Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd)

Contacts

Hannes Snellman acted as the Finnish counsel to Coral Tree Partners in its investment in DMC Production, one of the fastest-growing live sports production companies in Europe.

Contacts

Professional Background

  • Associate, Hannes Snellman, 2024–
  • HH Partners, 2023–2024

Education

  • Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 2023