Languages

Finnish, English

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Niko Haarahiltunen

Associate Competition & Regulatory

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Languages

Finnish, English

Niko advises domestic and international clients on various aspects of EU and Finnish competition law, including merger control procedures, antitrust investigations, compliance issues, and proceedings before the competition authorities and courts.

He also provides advice on a range of regulatory issues, including foreign direct investment (FDI) screening and Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR).

Selected References

Parties:

KONE Corporation, TK Elevator (TKE)

Transaction:

Hannes Snellman is advising KONE Corporation on its proposed combination with TK Elevator (TKE), a global elevator and escalator leader, in a cash-and-share transaction valuing TKE at approximately EUR 29.4 billion. With its global reach, the transaction is the largest ever announced by a Finnish company. Upon completion, the combined company would become the world’s largest elevator manufacturer, shaping the future of the global elevator and escalator industry.

Value:

EUR 29.4 billion

Counsel to:

KONE Corporation

Contacts

Professional Background

  • Associate, Hannes Snellman, 2026–

Education

  • Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 2025