Home News & ViewsHannes Snellman’s Teams and Individuals Top-Ranked in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026 Edition 25/03/2026 | News Hannes Snellman’s Teams and Individuals Top-Ranked in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026 Edition We are happy to announce that Hannes Snellman has once again been top-ranked in the recently published 2026 edition of the Legal 500 Europe Middle East Africa. Our teams achieved a Tier 1 ranking in the following categories: Banking and finance; Commercial, corporate and M&A; Dispute resolution; EU and competition; Intellectual property; Real estate and construction; and Tax. Our teams were also highly ranked in Capital markets, Employment, and TMT. This recognition highlights our commitment to providing world-class advice. We are also thankful to our clients for the trust placed in us. See below what our clients have said about our teams and lawyers. Banking and Finance “This is a highly efficient team you can trust to get things done. Very professional.” Markus Bremer, Leading Partners Antti Nyberg, Leading Partners Josefina Aalto, Next Generation Partners Commercial, Corporate and M&A “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.” Mikko Heinonen, Hall of Fame Thomas Landell, Next Generation Partners Dispute Resolution “The team I worked with was extremely responsive and very adept at the arbitration process. They did an excellent job helping me navigate through a complicated situation, by providing practical advice, which is greatly appreciated from the client’s perspective.” Anna-Maria Tamminen, Leading Partners Anders Bygglin, Leading Partners Ricardo Gomes, Leading Associates EU and Competition “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.” “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.” “Their strength lies primarily in the full service offering of the firm and the talented and service-minded associates of the competition team.” Mikko Huimala, Leading Partners Intellectual Property “The team covers the full range of IP matters. Being part of a full-service firm, the team can draw on the expertise of other legal experts which is an advantage when it comes to patent disputes with a competition law angle (SEP/FRAND) or if regulatory issues are at stake.” Panu Siitonen, Leading Partners Vilhelm Schröder, Next Generation Partners Real Estate and Construction “Very large and strong team with standout industry knowledge.” Tapio Teräkivi, Hall of Fame Klaus Metsä-Simola, Leading Partners Maria Landtman, Leading Partners Katja Perätalo, Next Generation Partners Tax “Hannes Snellman has a robust and versatile team of tax experts, covering a range of areas.” “The team is really solid and can cover both the individual and corporate side with ease. They are proactive, give advice before you even know you need it, and always go the extra mile. What sets them apart is the mix of technical excellence with a very personal and committed approach.” Piia Ahonen, Hall of Fame Heikki Vesikansa, Hall of Fame Jenni Parviainen, Leading Associates Capital Markets “Hannes Snellman’s capital markets team demonstrates exceptional industry insight and precision in their advice. Their board-level guidance fosters trust and supports diligent decision-making. The team is highly responsive and meticulous, ensuring thorough attention to detail throughout the process.” “Particularly strong credentials and experience in public M&A and capital market transactions as well. Have worked on both sides with them in multiple situations over recent years.” “Excellent knowledge of capital markets, practical approach, excellent proficiency.” Klaus Ilmonen, Hall of Fame Anniina Järvinen, Next Generation Partners Employment “I value speed in a legal partner, and this has worked exceptionally well with Hannes Snellman. I receive acknowledgements more quickly than I could have expected, and in general their responses arrive promptly. Another strength I greatly appreciate is the directness of their answers — clear and straightforward, without unnecessary detours.” Sanna Honkinen, Next Generation Partners TMT “The team is highly skilled within TMT. Their broad industry experience offers strong confidence when seeking legal assistance.” “Hannes Snellman has a deep technological expertise that shows both in technical topics and in other areas when it is necessary to propose the right solutions and strategies.” “Hannes Snellman offers comprehensive expertise and support across a wide array of matters. Their people are personable and fair, work progresses in a constructive spirit, and their office is superbly located.” Jesper Nevalainen, Leading Partners Maria Aholainen, Leading Associates See a complete list of our Legal 500 rankings here.