Languages

Finnish, English

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Martta Salmi-Pekkala

Associate IP & Technology

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Languages

Finnish, English

Martta advises domestic and international clients on matters relating to data protection, privacy, and artificial intelligence. She also provides advice on technology and intellectual property matters, with a particular focus on trademarks, including portfolio management and brand protection. In addition, she has experience in marketing law and related commercial matters.

Selected References

Parties:

Iberdrola (Buyer), Caruna (Target)

Transaction:

Hannes Snellman is advising Iberdrola as Finnish counsel in the acquisition of a majority stake in Caruna.

Value:

EUR 5 billion

Role:

Finnish counsel to Iberdrola

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

Parties:

Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing

Transaction:

Hannes Snellman acted for funds advised by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing in a formation of a joint venture that invests in residential properties in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area. The new venture has been launched with an initial acquisition of around 360 units across seven high-quality residential properties located in fast-growing areas within Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa, including four previously owned by Mandatum. The joint venture is looking to grow through more acquisitions going forward.

Value:

Not Public

Role:

Counsel to Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing

Contacts

Parties:

Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd), NestAI

Transaction:

Hannes Snellman advised Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd) in the investment in NestAI. NestAI is an AI research and development lab.

Value:

Not public

Role:

Counsel to Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd)

Contacts

Professional Background

  • Associate, Hannes Snellman, 2025–

Education

  • Master of Laws, University of Turku, 2025
  • Bachelor of Laws, University of Turku, 2023