Languages

Finnish, English

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Anni Astikainen

Associate M&A, Corporate Advisory

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Languages

Finnish, English

Anni advises domestic and international clients on corporate transactions, including acquisitions, divestments, mergers, and demergers. She also provides advice on questions related to corporate, commercial, and contract law.

Anni is currently on secondment.

Selected References

Parties:

UPM-Kymmene Corporation

Transaction:

Hannes Snellman has been advising UPM-Kymmene Corporation (UPM) on all legal aspects of the strategic review and separation of the UPM Plywood business area from the UPM Group (announced September 2025), including the carve-out, partial demerger, listing and related transactions and commercial arrangements.

Value:

Not public

Role:

Counsel to UPM-Kymmene Corporation

Contacts

Parties:

Intera Partners, Suvia Group, Cubera, Elo, and Keva

Transaction:

Hannes Snellman is advising Intera Partners in the acquisition of Suvia Group together with Cubera, Elo and Keva as co-investors. Suvia Group is a unique combination of damage inspection and assessment services, collision repair, and spare parts services. The company serves insurance companies, leasing operators, and vehicle users through Finland’s largest collision repair network. Completion of the transaction is subject to approval of the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority.

Value:

Not public

Role:

Counsel to Intera Partners

Contacts

Professional Background

  • Associate, Hannes Snellman, 2025–

Education

  • Master of Laws, University of Eastern Finland, 2025
  • Bachelor of Laws, University of Eastern Finland, 2024