Practices

Tax

Languages

Finnish, English

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Kerttu Kaksonen

Associate Tax

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Practices

Tax

Languages

Finnish, English

Kerttu advises domestic and international clients on questions related to tax law, with a particular focus on indirect taxation. She has experience in tax litigation, advance proceedings, and general tax advisory.

Selected References

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

Parties:

Framery Group Plc, Nasdaq Helsinki

Transaction:

Hannes Snellman advised Framery Group Plc on its initial public offering and listing on Nasdaq Helsinki. The EUR 230 million transaction comprised Framery’s share issue of EUR 20 million and a share sale of up to EUR 210 million by Framery’s shareholders, implying a valuation of EUR 633 million immediately following the IPO.

Value:

EUR 633 million

Role:

Counsel to Framery Group Plc

Contacts

Parties:

DevCo Partners, Vexve

Transaction:

Hannes Snellman advised DevCo Partners in EUR 521 million single-asset continuation fund transaction to support the next growth chapter of Vexve, a European leader in mission-critical valve solutions for energy infrastructure. The transaction provides DevCo with significant additional capital for the continued support of the long-term growth of Vexve within the accelerating energy transition space.

Deal Value:

EUR 521 million

Role:

Counsel to DevCo Partners

Contacts
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    Thomas Landell

    Partner +358 40 777 1600 thomas.landell@hannessnellman.com
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    Erik Stenman

    Partner +358 50 586 8065 erik.stenman@hannessnellman.com
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    Henri Ruotsalainen

    Specialist Partner +358 40 842 3687 henri.ruotsalainen@hannessnellman.com
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    Emmi Kantola

    Managing Associate +358 40 086 5252 emmi.kantola@hannessnellman.com
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    Noora Christiansen

    Senior Associate +358 50 527 8145 noora.christiansen@hannessnellman.com
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    Sofia Oesch

    Senior Associate +358 40 747 4193 sofia.oesch@hannessnellman.com
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    Julia Tabell

    Associate +358 45 234 5697 julia.tabell@hannessnellman.com
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    Johan Kontio

    Associate +358 44 505 1126 johan.kontio@hannessnellman.com
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    Heikki Vesikansa

    Partner +358 40 844 2117 heikki.vesikansa@hannessnellman.com
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    Piia Ahonen

    Specialist Partner + 358 44 520 8801 piia.ahonen@hannessnellman.com
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    Stefan Stellato

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

    Senior Associate +358 44 514 3829 isabella.aro@hannessnellman.com
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    Sofia Ropo

    Senior Associate +358 40 545 2866 sofia.ropo@hannessnellman.com
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    Kerttu Kaksonen

    Associate +358 40 587 6956 kerttu.kaksonen@hannessnellman.com
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    Annika Sillanpää

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

    Partner +358 40 716 9676 markus.bremer@hannessnellman.com
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    Pauliina Sutinen

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

    Associate +358 40 194 9396 emma.ahonen@hannessnellman.com
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    Anniina Laakso

    Legal Assistant +358 40 828 4068 anniina.laakso@hannessnellman.com

Professional Background

  • Associate, Hannes Snellman, 2024–

Education

  • Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 2023

Publications

  • Rahoituspalveluiden arvonlisäverokäsittelyn direktiivin mukaisuus ja finanssisektorin arvonlisäverosääntelyn tulevaisuus, Verotus Journal, 3/2025 (co-author)
  • Finnish Chapter in Outbound Acquisitions: Tax Planning for European Expansion In a Changing Landscape, Practising Law Institute, The Corporate Tax Practice Series, 2025 (co-author)
  • Havaintoja oikeusperiaatteiden soveltamisesta arvonlisäverotusta koskevassa oikeuskäytännössä ja lakihankkeissa, Verotus Journal 5/2024 (co-author)