Practices

Finance

Languages

Finnish, English

Jouko Markkanen

Counsel Finance

Practices

Finance

Languages

Finnish, English

Jouko advises clients on all types of financing transactions, including acquisition finance, real estate finance, venture debt financing, project finance, and restructuring and refinancing. Jouko also provides advice in relation to general corporate, contract, and commercial law.

Selected References

Parties:

AAC Technologies Pte. Ltd., Dispelix Oy

Transaction:

Hannes Snellman is advising AAC Technologies Pte. Ltd., a world-leading smart device solution provider, in its acquisition of the shares and other equity securities in Dispelix Oy, a technology leader in diffractive waveguide displays for augmented reality (AR). The transaction is expected to close within the first half of 2026 and upon completion Dispelix will become a subsidiary of AAC.

Value:

Not public

Role:

Counsel to AAC Technologies Pte. Ltd.

Contacts

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:

Lassila & Tikanoja, Luotea Plc

Transaction:

Hannes Snellman is advising Lassila & Tikanoja plc in the separation of its Circular Economy business area by way of a partial demerger into a new independent listed company to be named Lassila & Tikanoja Plc. In connection with the demerger, the current Lassila & Tikanoja would retain its Facility Services business area, and the company is intended to be re-named Luotea Plc. The new Lassila & Tikanoja is expected to be a leading market player in the Nordic circular economy market positioned for growth and expansion both organically and through acquisitions by cross-selling to its customer base, broadening its geographical presence, and enhancing the material value of waste and material chain integration. The contemplated completion date of the partial demerger is 31 December 2025. Upon the completion of the demerger, the shares in the new Lassila & Tikanoja are expected to be listed on the official list of Nasdaq Helsinki.

Deal Value:

Not public

Role:

Counsel to Lassila & Tikanoja plc

Contacts

  • Sonja Siggberg

    Partner +358 40 837 6967 sonja.siggberg@hannessnellman.com

  • Klaus Ilmonen

    Partner, Doctor of Laws +358 40 831 1868 klaus.ilmonen@hannessnellman.com

  • Jon Termonen

    Managing Associate +358 40 767 6347 jon.termonen@hannessnellman.com

  • Tobias Palmgren

    Associate +358 40 514 6038 tobias.palmgren@hannessnellman.com

  • Linnea Lehtonen

    Senior Associate +358 50 352 4855 linnea.lehtonen@hannessnellman.com

  • Sofi Lehtinen

    Senior Associate +358 40 620 7199 sofi.lehtinen@hannessnellman.com

  • Charlotta Palm

    Associate +358 40 668 9052 charlotta.palm@hannessnellman.com

  • Maiju Nurminen

    Associate +358 40 168 6491 maiju.nurminen@hannessnellman.com

  • Anni Ollus

    Senior Legal Assistant +358 50 536 5594 anni.ollus@hannessnellman.com

  • Melisa Göllü

    Legal Assistant +358 40 612 6240 melisa.gollu@hannessnellman.com

  • Matias Moberg

    Partner +358 40 867 4634 matias.moberg@hannessnellman.com

  • Jouko Markkanen

    Counsel +358 40 844 1613 jouko.markkanen@hannessnellman.com

  • Pauliina Sutinen

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

  • Rosa Narvio

    Associate +358 406681316 rosa.narvio@hannessnellman.com

  • Mikael Wood

    Senior Associate +358 45 7833 4708 mikael.wood@hannessnellman.com

  • Aleksi Maunumäki

    Associate +358 41 506 2267 aleksi.maunumaki@hannessnellman.com

  • Anniina Somppi

    Senior Associate +358 40 641 3353 anniina.somppi@hannessnellman.com

  • Annika Tiitola

    Senior Associate +358 45 679 2850 annika.tiitola@hannessnellman.com

  • Jasmin Metwally

    Associate +358 45 133 4138 jasmin.metwally@hannessnellman.com

  • Anna Nyberg

    Senior Associate +358 41 501 9395 anna.nyberg@hannessnellman.com

  • Annika Sillanpää

    Associate +358 40 662 3038 annika.sillanpaa@hannessnellman.com

Hannes Snellman advised ValueCommerce Co. Ltd. in its investment in StyleDoubler, a leading platform that empowers creators to monetise their content through collaborations with top global brands.

Hannes Snellman’s core team comprised Thomas Landell, Sofia Oesch, Jouko Markkanen, Johan Kontio, Anna Mäkinen, and Annika Sillanpää.

Contacts

Memberships and Positions of Trust

  • Member of the Finnish Bar Association
  • Member of the Finnish Insolvency Law Association
  • Member of the Association of Finnish Lawyers

Professional Background

  • Counsel, Hannes Snellman, 2025–
  • Procopé & Hornborg Attorneys Ltd., 2022–2024
  • DLA Piper Finland Attorneys Ltd., 2021–2022
  • Fondia Oyj, 2017–2021
  • Ernst & Young Oy, 2014–2017
  • Associate, Hannes Snellman, 2011–2014

Education

  • Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration, University of Oulu, 2012
  • MBA, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA, 2011
  • Master of Laws, University of Lapland, 2010