Practices

Finance

Languages

Finnish, English

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Ruusa Jumppanen

Senior Associate Finance

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Practices

Finance

Languages

Finnish, English

Ruusa advises domestic and international clients on all types of financial arrangements, with a particular focus on bank lending and real estate and acquisition financing. She also provides advice on questions related to general corporate, contract, and commercial law.

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

Parties:

Fazer

Transaction:

Hannes Snellman advises Fazer in the construction and financing of its greenfield project in Lahti, Finland, comprising a new, state-of-the-art chocolate factory intended to support Fazer’s long-term strategic growth and capacity expansion. The construction works will start this summer, and the factory is scheduled to be operational in 2028.

Deal Value:

Approximately EUR 400 million

Role:

Counsel to Fazer

Contacts

Parties:

Jefferies GmbH, Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Ltd (Finnfund)

Transaction:

Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to Jefferies GmbH as sole lead manager of the issuance of EUR and USD denominated green and sustainable notes by Finnfund

Role:

Counsel to Jefferies GmbH

Contacts
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    Matias Moberg

    Partner +358 40 867 4634 matias.moberg@hannessnellman.com
  • A woman with straight brown hair, wearing a short-sleeved navy blue dress, sits on a chair against a plain teal background, smiling softly with her hands resting on her lap.

    Sofi Lehtinen

    Senior Associate +358 40 620 7199 sofi.lehtinen@hannessnellman.com
  • A person with blonde hair wearing a long-sleeved black dress stands against a plain light brown background, smiling softly with one hand resting on their chin and the other arm crossed.

    Ruusa Jumppanen

    Senior Associate +358 40 566 1797 ruusa.jumppanen@hannessnellman.com

Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to YIT Oyj in its issue of EUR 120 million green senior secured notes due in 2028 and tender offer for its outstanding notes maturing in 2026. The strong interest from investors in the new issuance highlights the capital market's continued confidence in YIT and the outlook for its business. The notes will be applied for listing on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.

Contacts

Professional Background

  • Associate, Hannes Snellman, 2025–
  • OP Financial Group, 2021

Education

  • Master of Laws, University of Turku, 2020