Languages

Finnish, English

Lasse Riski

Specialist Partner IP & Technology

Languages

Finnish, English

Lasse is a business-minded contract negotiator specialising in technology assignments. Lasse has over twenty years of experience in law firms and as an in-house counsel, working with wide variety of ICT-related matters. Lasse advises clients on a comprehensive range of technology arrangements, including outsourcing and procurement and delivery of ICT solutions and services. In addition, Lasse provides guidance on compliance with the EU’s data regulations. Moreover, Lasse is experienced in tech-related M&A transactions.

Lasse has a proven track record as a contract negotiator for domestic and international transactions. Lasse’s strategic and collaborative approach ensures clients achieve their business objectives and secure the best possible outcomes.

Selected References

Parties:

Nordea Bank Abp (JV shareholder), OP Osuuskunta (JV shareholder), Siirto Brand Oy (JV)

Transaction:

Expansion of the operations of Nordea Bank and OP’s 50/50 owned joint venture company, Siirto Brand Oy. The transaction was completed after an in-depth Phase II review by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority.

Deal Value:

Value not public

Role:

Joint counsel to all parties

Contacts

  • Jenni Heurlin

    Managing Associate +358 40 825 0405 jenni.heurlin@hannessnellman.com

  • Annika Grönholm

    Associate +358 44 253 5358 annika.gronholm@hannessnellman.com

  • Tuire Kuronen

    Partner +358 40 743 2313 tuire.kuronen@hannessnellman.com

  • Wilma Montonen

    Associate +358 44 030 5990 wilma.montonen@hannessnellman.com

  • Vivi Jaatinen

    Legal Assistant +358 40 821 5939 vivi.jaatinen@hannessnellman.com

  • Lasse Riski

    Specialist Partner +358 50 571 0749 lasse.riski@hannessnellman.com

  • Anna Nyberg

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

Parties:

Vitec Software Group AB (publ), Roidu Oy

Transaction:

Vitec’s agreement to acquire all shares in the Finnish software company Roidu Oy

Deal value: 

Value not public

Role:

Counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ)

Contacts

  • Rabbe Sittnikow

    Partner +358 40 544 5280 rabbe.sittnikow@hannessnellman.com

  • Saga Rekonen

    Associate +358 40 758 7107 saga.rekonen@hannessnellman.com

  • Lasse Riski

    Specialist Partner +358 50 571 0749 lasse.riski@hannessnellman.com

  • Jenni Parviainen

    Managing Associate +358 40 808 6523 jenni.parviainen@hannessnellman.com

  • Jasmin Metwally

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

  • Isabella Kartila

    Senior Associate +358 44 514 3829 isabella.kartila@hannessnellman.com

  • Ninni Luoma

    Associate +358 40 623 3085 ninni.luoma@hannessnellman.com

Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to Patria in relation to its data regulation project. Our team assisted Patria in navigating the EU’s new data regulations, particularly the Data Act and AI Act, to ensure compliance and leverage strategic advantages. The project involved a comprehensive review of Patria’s operations, an analysis of Patria’s alignment with the EU’s data regulations, and the development of a roadmap to ensure compliance. Contacts

Parties

Sampo plc and Topdanmark A/S

Transaction

Sampo plc's recommended public exchange offer for the shares in Topdanmark A/S

Deal Value

DKK 33 billion

Role

Counsel to Sampo plc

Contacts

Parties

Cargotec Corporation and Kalmar Corporation

Transaction

Cargotec’s partial demerger and separation of Kalmar

Deal Value

Approx. EUR 2.0 billion (illustrative carve-out sales)

Role

Counsel to Cargotec Corporation and Kalmar Corporation

Contacts

Parties

SSAB

Transaction

Counsel to SSAB in its transformation project initiated with the decision to build a fossil-free mini-mill in Luleå, Sweden. Once completed, the new mini-mill will replace the current blast furnace-based steel production system, resulting in an estimated 7% reduction of the total CO2 emissions of Sweden. Our team has advised SSAB in e.g. the contracting structure of the project and negotiation of process equipment contracts for the project as lead counsel.

Deal Value

EUR 4.5 billion

Role

Counsel to SSAB

Contacts

Parties

SSAB

Transaction

Hannes Snellman advises SSAB in its pre-study phase project to build a Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plant in Mississippi, USA. The contemplated DRI plant would be based on HYBRIT® technology, which is the first fossil-free (hydrogen based) steelmaking technology in the world with virtually no carbon footprint. Once operational, the plant will be the first commercial-scale facility of its kind.

Deal value

Value not public

Role

Lead counsel to SSAB in e.g. the negotiation of an EPCM contract for the project

Contacts

Parties

KWC Group AG (Seller), KWC Nordics Oy (Target), Alumbra Group AB (Buyer)

Transaction

The sale by Equistone’s portfolio company KWC Group AG of its Finnish subsidiary KWC Nordics Oy, a premium manufacturer, seller and distributor of medical washers, disinfectors and bed pan washers, drying cabinets, sterilizers and large-scale washers for clinics and hospitals, to Alumbra Group AB.

Deal Value

Value not public

Role

Counsel to KWC Group AG

Contacts

  • Erik Stenman

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

  • Emmi Kantola

    Senior Associate +358 40 086 5252 emmi.kantola@hannessnellman.com

  • Lasse Riski

    Specialist Partner +358 50 571 0749 lasse.riski@hannessnellman.com

Parties:

Oriola Corporation, HCLTech, SAP

Transaction:

Oriola’s investment in an ERP (enterprise resource planning) and warehouse management system.

Deal Value:

EUR 35 million

Role:

Counsel to Oriola

Contacts

  • Jesper Nevalainen

    Partner +358 40 582 7826 jesper.nevalainen@hannessnellman.com

  • Lasse Riski

    Specialist Partner +358 50 571 0749 lasse.riski@hannessnellman.com

Parties:

Nordea Bank Abp (JV shareholder), OP Osuuskunta (JV shareholder), Siirto Brand Oy (JV)

Transaction:

Expansion of the operations of Nordea Bank and OP’s 50/50 owned joint venture company, Siirto Brand Oy

Deal Value:

Value not public

Role:

Joint counsel to all parties

Contacts

  • Tuire Kuronen

    Partner +358 40 743 2313 tuire.kuronen@hannessnellman.com

  • Rebecca Osola

    Senior Legal Assistant +358 50 300 6172 rebecca.osola@hannessnellman.com

  • Emilia Reis

    Legal Assistant +358 40 527 5584 emilia.reis@hannessnellman.com

  • Jenni Heurlin

    Managing Associate +358 40 825 0405 jenni.heurlin@hannessnellman.com

  • Jesper Nevalainen

    Partner +358 40 582 7826 jesper.nevalainen@hannessnellman.com

  • Lasse Riski

    Specialist Partner +358 50 571 0749 lasse.riski@hannessnellman.com

  • Annika Grönholm

    Associate +358 44 253 5358 annika.gronholm@hannessnellman.com

Parties:

Infranode, MPY Telecom Oyj

Transaction:

Infranode’s acquisition of MPY Telecom Oyj

Role:

Counsel to Infranode

Contacts

Parties:

Recover Group (Seller), Mutares Holding-69 GmbH (Buyer), Recover Nordic Oy (Target)

Transaction:

Divestment of Recover Nordic Oy

Deal value:

Value not public

Role:

Counsel to Recover Group

Contacts

  • Tuire Kuronen

    Partner +358 40 743 2313 tuire.kuronen@hannessnellman.com

  • Susanna Purovirta

    Senior Associate +358 50 536 4930 susanna.purovirta@hannessnellman.com

  • Agda Vähä-Piikkiö

    Senior Associate +358 50 594 6016 agda.vaha-piikkio@hannessnellman.com

  • Lasse Riski

    Specialist Partner +358 50 571 0749 lasse.riski@hannessnellman.com

  • Emilia Reis

    Legal Assistant +358 40 527 5584 emilia.reis@hannessnellman.com

  • Rebecca Osola

    Senior Legal Assistant +358 50 300 6172 rebecca.osola@hannessnellman.com

Parties:

Finnlines Plc

Transaction: 

Counsel to Finnlines Plc in its ERP programme where Finnlines will transfer its finance operations to cloud-based Oracle Fusion ERP. 

Value:

Value not public

Role:

Counsel to Finnlines Plc

 

Contacts

Parties:

Sitowise (buyer), Bitcomp Oy (target)

Transaction:

Counsel to Sitowise in its acquisition of Bitcomp Oy

Deal Value:

Value not public

Role:

Counsel to Sitowise

Contacts

  • Lasse Riski

    Specialist Partner +358 50 571 0749 lasse.riski@hannessnellman.com

  • Anniina Järvinen

    Partner +358 50 377 1177 anniina.jarvinen@hannessnellman.com

  • Aki Salmela

    Senior Associate +358 50 307 9056 aki.salmela@hannessnellman.com

  • Anna Nyberg

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

  • Wilhelm Sanmark

    Associate +358 40 549 8070 wilhelm.sanmark@hannessnellman.com

  • Anniina Somppi

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

Parties:

Gasgrid Finland Oy, Excelerate Energy

Transaction:

Gasgrid Finland Oy's chartering of an LNG Floating Storage and Regasification Unit from Excelerate Energy.

Deal Value:

EUR 460 million

Role:

Counsel to Gasgrid Finland Oy

Contacts

Rankings

  • Ranked as one of the Recommended Lawyers in the Who's Who Legal – Data / Information Technology (Finland) 2024 edition
  • Next Generation Partner, TMT, Legal 500, 2024

Memberships and Positions of Trust

  • Member of the Finnish Bar Association 
  • Member of the Finnish IT Law Association 
  • Member of the Finnish Industrial Lawyers Association 

Professional Background

  • Specialist Partner, Hannes Snellman, 2022–
  • Bird & Bird Attorneys Ltd, 2016–2022
  • SAS Institute Oy, 2012–2016
  • Patria Oyj, 2009–2012
  • HH Partners, Attorneys at Law Ltd, 2006–2009
  • Trained on the Bench, District Court of Tuusula, 2005–2006
  • Roschier Attorneys Ltd, 2004–2006

Education

  • Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 2004
  • Master of Science (Economics), University of Vaasa, 2002