24/11/2025 | Press | Tax

New Appointment at Hannes Snellman | Stefan Stellato Nominated as Partner (Elect)

Hannes Snellman is pleased to announce that Stefan Stellato has been nominated as partner (elect) and will join the partnership as of 1 January 2026. The appointment further strengthens Hannes Snellman’s market-leading Tax Practice.

Stefan Stellato (LL.M., Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration) advises clients on a broad range of tax matters with a focus on transactional work and private wealth matters, such as assisting family-owned businesses with generation shifts, investment structures, and litigation. He also has experience of incentives and charitable organisations. He joined Hannes Snellman in 2016.

“We are delighted to welcome Stefan to our partnership. His strong leadership qualities, ability to inspire people, and deep knowledge of tax matters combined with a business-minded approach in growth are highly valued by our clientele and peers. Known for providing logical, clear, and practical advice, Stefan’s appointment further strengthens our leading Tax Practice and perfectly supports our aspirations in this area”, says Tapio Teräkivi, Senior Partner.

“I am honoured to join the partnership of Hannes Snellman. Our firm is an inspiring place to work, with outstanding colleagues and clients who make every day unique. I look forward to contributing to our collective success in my new role”, says Stefan Stellato, Partner (Elect).

“Having led Hannes Snellman’s Tax Team for nine years, I am proud of the sevenfold growth we’ve achieved. This success reflects the dedication of our exceptional team. I am especially pleased to welcome Stefan Stellato as our second partner. Over his almost ten years with us—rising from trainee to managing associate—Stefan’s commitment and expertise have been instrumental to our progress. His promotion is a significant milestone, and I look forward to what we will achieve together”, says Heikki Vesikansa, Head of Tax.