Practices

Finance

Languages

Finnish, English

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Samuel Hardy

Associate Finance

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Practices

Finance

Languages

Finnish, English

Samuel advises clients on all types of financial arrangements, with a particular focus on bank lending as well as real estate and acquisition financing. Samuel 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:

Capital Four, Coptersafety, MML Keystone

Transaction:

Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to Capital Four in the financing of the acquisition of Coptersafety by MML Keystone.

Value:

Value not public

Role:

Counsel to Capital Four

Contacts
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    Matias Moberg

    Partner +358 40 867 4634 matias.moberg@hannessnellman.com
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    Elisa Viiri

    Senior Associate +358 40 574 9599 elisa.viiri@hannessnellman.com
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    Samuel Hardy

    Associate +358 44 273 2795 samuel.hardy@hannessnellman.com

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

Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to OP Corporate Bank plc acting as agent in the financing of green loan facilities for Tornator Oyj up to EUR 450,000,000, which are secured by a portfolio of forest assets.

Contacts
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    Markus Bremer

    Partner +358 40 716 9676 markus.bremer@hannessnellman.com
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    Heikki Majamaa

    Specialist Partner +358 44 544 2873 heikki.majamaa@hannessnellman.com
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    Samuel Hardy

    Associate +358 44 273 2795 samuel.hardy@hannessnellman.com

Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to Viking Malt in it’s EUR 130 million committed and EUR 45 million uncommitted credit facilities agreement with OP Corporate Bank acting as Coordinator and Agent.

Contacts
  • A man in a dark suit with a red striped tie and pocket square sits on a stool against a plain teal background, looking at the camera with a slight smile, hands clasped in front of him.

    Markus Bremer

    Partner +358 40 716 9676 markus.bremer@hannessnellman.com
  • A young man wearing a dark pinstripe suit, white shirt, and red-striped tie stands in front of a tan background, looking at the camera with a slight smile and one hand in his pocket.

    Samuel Hardy

    Associate +358 44 273 2795 samuel.hardy@hannessnellman.com

Parties

Danske Bank A/S, Nordea Bank Abp, Lounea Net Oyj

Transaction

Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to Danske Bank A/S and Nordea Bank Abp in connection with the establishment of new EUR 123 million term and revolving credit facilities for Lounea Net Oy, a Finnish ICT/telecoms provider and optical fibre operator. The credit facilities were arranged by Danske Bank and Nordea Bank as coordinating mandated lead arrangers. The financing arrangement also includes an additional EUR 25 million uncommitted accordion facility.

Deal Value

EUR 123 million

Role

Counsel to Danske Bank A/S and Nordea Bank Abp

Contacts
  • A man in a gray suit, white shirt, and striped tie stands against a dark green background, with one hand in his pocket and a red pocket square in his jacket. He is smiling slightly and looking at the camera.

    Matias Moberg

    Partner +358 40 867 4634 matias.moberg@hannessnellman.com
  • A young man wearing a dark pinstripe suit, white shirt, and red-striped tie stands in front of a tan background, looking at the camera with a slight smile and one hand in his pocket.

    Samuel Hardy

    Associate +358 44 273 2795 samuel.hardy@hannessnellman.com

Parties

Danske Bank A/S, Nordea Bank Abp, OP Corporate Bank plc, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ), Swedbank AB (publ), SATO Corporation, and Sato-Asunnot Oy

Transaction

Counsel to Danske Bank A/S, Nordea Bank Abp, OP Corporate Bank plc, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ), and Swedbank AB (publ) in relation to SATO’s EUR 250 million senior secured revolving credit facility agreement

Deal Value

EUR 250 million

Role

Danske Bank A/S, Nordea Bank Abp, OP Corporate Bank plc, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ), andSwedbank AB (publ)  

Contacts
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    Antti Nyberg

    Partner +358 40 838 9375 antti.nyberg@hannessnellman.com
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    Josefina Aalto

    Specialist Partner +358 50 505 7427 josefina.aalto@hannessnellman.com
  • A woman with long, wavy, light brown hair smiles at the camera. She is wearing a black blazer with gold buttons over a light-colored dress, standing in front of a plain beige background.

    Elisa Viiri

    Senior Associate +358 40 574 9599 elisa.viiri@hannessnellman.com
  • A young man wearing a dark pinstripe suit, white shirt, and red-striped tie stands in front of a tan background, looking at the camera with a slight smile and one hand in his pocket.

    Samuel Hardy

    Associate +358 44 273 2795 samuel.hardy@hannessnellman.com

Parties

Nordea Bank, Kamux Corporation

Transaction

Hannes Snellman acted as counsel to Nordea Bank Abp in connection with the establishment of new EUR 50 million term and revolving credit facilities for Kamux Corporation. The credit facilities were arranged by Nordea and are linked to Kamux’s sustainability targets. The financing arrangement also includes an additional EUR 20 million uncommitted accordion facility.

Deal Value

EUR 50 million

Role

Counsel to Nordea Bank Abp in connection with Kamux Corporation’s sustainability-linked EUR 50 million financing arrangement

Contacts
  • A man in a dark suit and white shirt sits on a stool against a plain tan background, looking at the camera with a neutral expression. His hands are resting on his knee, and he is wearing a wristwatch.

    Antti Nyberg

    Partner +358 40 838 9375 antti.nyberg@hannessnellman.com
  • A man in a gray suit, white shirt, and striped tie stands against a dark green background, with one hand in his pocket and a red pocket square in his jacket. He is smiling slightly and looking at the camera.

    Matias Moberg

    Partner +358 40 867 4634 matias.moberg@hannessnellman.com
  • A young man wearing a dark pinstripe suit, white shirt, and red-striped tie stands in front of a tan background, looking at the camera with a slight smile and one hand in his pocket.

    Samuel Hardy

    Associate +358 44 273 2795 samuel.hardy@hannessnellman.com
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    Sanna Kanth

    Senior Legal Assistant +358 40 704 5765 sanna.kanth@hannessnellman.com

Professional Background

  • Associate, Hannes Snellman, 2024–
  • HPP Attorneys Ltd, 2023–2024

Education

  • Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 2023
  • Master of Laws, UCL, 2021
  • Bachelor of Laws, University of Hull, 2020