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Although we are located physically in Helsinki, our network is international — we have close long-term relationships with leading national and international law firms around the globe. Our global network allows us to offer our clients with the best possible service and alternatives regardless of where they are located.
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"The team demonstrates the ability to manage complicated situations in a timely and efficient manner."
"The law firm is extremely available, pragmatic and solution-oriented."
"The firm has great experience dealing with banks in complex transactions including security packages."
"The firm has the ability to handle a range of transactions from leveraged transactions to complex project financings."
"The team consists of knowledgeable and experienced professionals."
"The lawyers are extremely bright, very responsive and able to explain complex Finnish regulatory compliance."
“The team has a lot of specialist understanding.”
“The team has a high level of experience and knowledge. It is experienced across international matters too.”
“Hannes Snellman really raises the bar when it comes to customer service.”
"Ranked Tier 1."
"The team's availability has been really good for the issues I have encountered during the years I have worked with them. The advice has always been very practical and business friendly, and always with the right attitude to reply to the questions at hand without excessive legal jargon or hypothetical case scenarios."
"Outi Jousi is technologically savvy and understanding, as well as showing business acumen in her legal advice."
"This team is exceptionally skilled in supporting organisations in ensuring compliance with competition law by conducting thorough risk assessments and delivering interactive training sessions to employees, helping organizations stay ahead of regulatory requirements and avoid pitfalls."
"Mikko Huimala is a very experienced and highly skilled competition lawyer. Mikko has a commercial mindset and efficiently navigates complex legal issues within competition law."
"Their strength lies primarily in the full service offering of the firm and the talented and service-minded associates of the competition team."
“Hannes Snellman was able to provide support in a timely, agile way for a non-standard JV structure forming project. The project required normal M&A, commercial, financing and competition law support in a framework that was not standard at all.”
“One of the strongest M&A teams in Finland.”
“Hannes Snellman’s M&A practice is a go-to for complex transactions. They have a great understanding of client needs and the ability to adapt in different situations.”
Parties:
DevCo Partners
Transaction:
Hannes Snellman advised DevCo Partners on the formation of DevCo Partners V. The fund closed at EUR 300 million hard cap and continues its predecessors’ highly selective single-asset investment strategy. DevCo Partners is a long-term active owner with a vision to build global niche leaders, and with circa €2 billion in assets under management, it is the largest dedicated single-asset fund manager in Europe.
Value:
EUR 300 million
Role:
Counsel to DevCo Partners
Leppäkoski Group, Porin Energia Oy
Hannes Snellman advised Leppäkoski Group in the structured sales process of Leppäkosken Sähkö Oy to Porin Energia Oy. Leppäkosken Sähkö Oy operates electricity distribution system supplying electricity to more than 30,000 customers in the Pirkanmaa and Satakunta regions.
The completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
Not Public
Counsel to Leppäkoski Group
Iberdrola (Buyer), Caruna (Target)
Hannes Snellman is advising Iberdrola as Finnish counsel in the acquisition of a majority stake in Caruna.
EUR 5 billion
Finnish counsel to Iberdrola
European Investment Bank (EIB), Wirepas Ltd
Hannes Snellman advised the European Investment Bank (EIB) as lender in connection with a EUR 24 million venture debt financing of Wirepas Ltd, a Finnish deep-tech company developing wireless connectivity for large-scale industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The financing is backed by the InvestEU programme and forms part of the EIB Group’s TechEU programme. Wirepas will use the proceeds to bolster research, development, and innovation activities in Finland and France, as well as to support business growth in Europe and beyond.
EUR 24 million
Counsel to EIB
Easpring Finland New Materials Oy as borrower, DNB, ICBC, ING, and Standard Chartered as lenders.
Hannes Snellman advised Easpring Finland New Materials Oy (“EFNM”) in respect of the Finnish law aspects of the EUR 514.4 million green financing package relating to the development and construction of EFNM’s cathode active material (“CAM”) manufacturing plant in Kotka, in the south of Finland. EFNM is a joint venture owned by Beijing Easpring Material Technology (70%), Finnish Minerals Group (28.3%), and LG Energy Solutions (1.7%).
The financing was arranged by Société Générale as sole financial advisor and mandated lead arranger, together with Natixis as co-mandated lead arranger, and four international banks (DNB, ICBC, ING, and Standard Chartered), with support from export credit agencies Finnvera and Sinosure.
Once operational, the Kotka facility is expected to become one of the largest CAM plants in Europe, with a planned first-phase production capacity of 60,000 tonnes per year, supplying battery manufacturers across Europe including LGES, AESC, and SKOn.
EUR 514.4 million
Finnish counsel to Easpring Finland New Materials Oy
Exilion
Hannes Snellman advised Exilion, a leading Finnish renewable energy investor, on its over EUR 8 million investment into a 20 MW / 41 MWh battery energy storage solution, comprising the BESS and a hybrid controller for the BESS and the co-located Varevaara wind farm in Tervola. Once operational in 2027, the facility will provide critical balancing capacity to the electricity market and enhance power system stability, with a hybrid power plant controller enabling the BESS and the wind farm to operate as a single integrated system, further optimising the operation of the wind farm within the grid. Our team advised on the negotiation of construction, supply, and long-term services contracts with Merus Power.
Over EUR 8 million
Counsel to Exilion