Languages

English, Finnish, Swedish

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Jari Tukiainen

Specialist Partner Finance

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Languages

English, Finnish, Swedish

Jari advises clients in the fields of banking, securities, corporate, and commercial law. He has over 25 years of experience in banking, investment, and securities regulatory issues, securities infrastructures, and corporate financing transactions, including securities offerings and M&A transactions.

Selected References

Parties:

Helen Oy, Väre Oy

Transaction:

Hannes Snellman advised Helen Oy in the acquisition of Väre Oy from Savon Voima Oyj, Kuopion Energia Oy, Alva-yhtiöt Oy, Lappeenrannan Energia Oy and Kymenlaakson Sähkö Oy. Väre is an energy service company serving consumer and business customers nationwide. Its business consists of electricity retail sales and other energy services that support the use of electricity.

Value:

Not public

Role:

Counsel to Helen Oy

Contacts

Parties

Enity Holding AB (publ)

Transaction

Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to Enity Holding AB (publ) in connection with its initial public offering and listing on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Role

Counsel to Enity Holding AB (publ)

Contacts

Parties

Sampo plc

Transaction

Counsel to Sampo plc on its dual listing of its Class A shares on Nasdaq Stockholm in the form of Swedish Depository Receipts

Deal Value

Market capitalisation of approximately EUR 24.7 billion as of 31 October 2022

Role

Counsel to Sampo plc

Contacts

Counsel to Finnish Customs in the public procurement of bitcoin brokerage services. The assignment is related to the Finnish Government’s decision to sell the Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies seized by Finnish Customs and allocate a significant share of the additional revenue to support Ukraine in the current war.

Contacts
  • A woman with straight brown hair sits on a chair against a beige background, wearing a black suit with gold buttons and a light-colored blouse, looking confidently at the camera.

    Outi Jousi

    Specialist Partner +358 40 563 7343 outi.jousi@hannessnellman.com
  • A man in a dark suit, white shirt, and blue tie sits smiling against a plain green background. He wears glasses and has short hair and a trimmed beard.

    Jesper Nevalainen

    Partner +358 40 582 7826 jesper.nevalainen@hannessnellman.com
  • A woman with long red hair is standing against a beige background, smiling with her arms crossed. She is wearing a tan sweater and a dark brown skirt.

    Anna Mäkinen

    Senior Associate +358 50 494 9159 anna.makinen@hannessnellman.com
  • A middle-aged man with glasses, wearing a grey suit and white dress shirt, stands in front of a solid teal background with his hands clasped.

    Jari Tukiainen

    Specialist Partner +358 40 518 1275 jari.tukiainen@hannessnellman.com

  • Antti Kuha

    Partner +358 40 775 7440 antti.kuha@hannessnellman.com

  • Stefan Stellato

    Partner +358 50 356 5566 stefan.stellato@hannessnellman.com

Finnish counsel to CLS.

Contacts
  • A middle-aged man with glasses, wearing a grey suit and white dress shirt, stands in front of a solid teal background with his hands clasped.

    Jari Tukiainen

    Specialist Partner +358 40 518 1275 jari.tukiainen@hannessnellman.com

Finnish counsel to Brite AB.

Contacts
  • A middle-aged man with glasses, wearing a grey suit and white dress shirt, stands in front of a solid teal background with his hands clasped.

    Jari Tukiainen

    Specialist Partner +358 40 518 1275 jari.tukiainen@hannessnellman.com
  • A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a black long-sleeve dress, stands against a light purple background, looking at the camera with a neutral expression and her hands loosely clasped in front of her.

    Pauliina Sutinen

    Managing Associate +358 50 346 5280 pauliina.sutinen@hannessnellman.com

Finnish netting counsel to ISDA.

Contacts
  • A middle-aged man with glasses, wearing a grey suit and white dress shirt, stands in front of a solid teal background with his hands clasped.

    Jari Tukiainen

    Specialist Partner +358 40 518 1275 jari.tukiainen@hannessnellman.com

Counsel to UBS Europe SE in Finnish financial regulatory matters.

Contacts
  • A middle-aged man with glasses, wearing a grey suit and white dress shirt, stands in front of a solid teal background with his hands clasped.

    Jari Tukiainen

    Specialist Partner +358 40 518 1275 jari.tukiainen@hannessnellman.com
  • A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a black long-sleeve dress, stands against a light purple background, looking at the camera with a neutral expression and her hands loosely clasped in front of her.

    Pauliina Sutinen

    Managing Associate +358 50 346 5280 pauliina.sutinen@hannessnellman.com

Rankings

  • Recognised as a Notable Practitioner in Banking, IFLR1000, 2024 and 2025 editions
  • "He is always keen to address specific client needs and has a very good understanding of the needs of in-house counsel. A great technical expert, very responsive and displays a good sense of humour.", IFLR1000, 2020
  • Ranked as one of the recommended Global Leaders in the Who's Who Legal, Banking - Regulation (Finland) 2020 edition
  • Ranked in Banking & Finance, Finland, Chambers Global, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016
  • 'Specialist partner Jari Tukiainen has expertise in relevant regulatory matters and is described by clients as “deal-oriented and not afraid of finding out new ways to solve problems.”' Banking & Finance, Chambers Europe 2010
  • Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards 2023: Highly Commended. “The firm helped Finnish customs authorities to conduct a public auction of bitcoin, then worth about €70mn, seized from illegal drug dealers. Funds of about $47mn raised by sale in 2022 were donated to the Ukrainian government.”
  • Ranked as a Notable practitioner in Banking in the 2021 edition of IFLR1000
  • 'Jari Tukiainen wins particular acclaim from peers for his regulatory expertise', Banking & Finance, Chambers Global 2015 and Chambers Europe 2015
  • Ranked among the best lawyers in the 2015, 2016 and 2017 editions (Helsinki: Corporate Law) of Best Lawyers®

Memberships and Positions of Trust

  • Member of the Finnish Bar Association
  • Member of the International Bar Association

Professional Background

  • Specialist Partner, Hannes Snellman, 2003–
  • eQ Online Corporation, 1999–2000
  • Senior Associate, Hannes Snellman, 1996–2003
  • Associate, Hannes Snellman, 1992–1996

Education

  • Master of Laws, University of Turku, 1992

Publications

  • Legal Update | Finnish Ministry of Finance is Proposing a Cross-Border Licence for Third-Country Firms, 2018