Home PeopleThomas Landell Practices Capital Markets M&A, Private M&A, Public Private Equity & Financial Sponsors Industries Engineering & Machinery Financial Services & Insurance Healthcare & Life Sciences Mobility, Transportation & Logistics Technology, Media & Telecom Languages Finnish, Swedish, English Assistant Anniina Laakso Download CV Download contact Send secure email LinkedIn Thomas Landell Title: Partner Private Equity, M&A Email: thomas.landell@hannessnellman.com Mobile: +358 40 777 1600 Languages: Finnish, Swedish, English Assistant: Anniina Laakso Assistant email: anniina.laakso@hannessnellman.com Practices Capital Markets M&A, Private M&A, Public Private Equity & Financial Sponsors Industries Engineering & Machinery Financial Services & Insurance Healthcare & Life Sciences Mobility, Transportation & Logistics Technology, Media & Telecom Languages Finnish, Swedish, English Assistant Anniina Laakso Download CV Download contact Send secure email LinkedIn Thomas’s practice focuses on corporate transactions ranging from private mergers and acquisitions to public M&A and capital markets. He has experience in cross-border work and domestic work, advising both Finnish and international private equity sponsors and industrial clients on a broad range of transactions, including buy-side and sell-side auction processes, co-investments, and add-ons, as well as IPOs and public takeovers. Selected References Counsel to Ronsam Digital Oy in the investment in Ronsam Digital Oy, 2026 Parties: Ronsam Digital Oy, Lotus One Investment Pte. Ltd Transaction: Hannes Snellman advised Ronsam Digital Oy in the investment by Lotus One Investment Pte. Ltd in Ronsam Digital Oy. Ronsam Digital Oy is a technology startup that specialises in digital solutions and software development. Founded by three young entrepreneurs, the company has developed Commu, a mobile app that connects private users, organisations, and companies to ask for and give help locally, building stronger communities and reducing loneliness. Value: Not public Role: Counsel to Ronsam Digital Oy Contacts Thomas Landell Partner +358 40 777 1600 thomas.landell@hannessnellman.com Saga Rekonen Associate +358 40 758 7107 saga.rekonen@hannessnellman.com Counsel to Emixa B.V. in the acquisition of Nextage Group, 2025 Parties: Emixa B.V., Nextage Group Transaction: Hannes Snellman advised Emixa B.V. on its acquisition of Nextage Group, which provides expertise to its customers in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), CAD/CAM/CAE as well as digitalization of engineering and manufacturing processes. The transaction supports Emixa’s strategic vision to create Europe’s leading consultancy for digital thread and digital transformation. Deal Value: Not public Role: Counsel to Emixa B.V. Contacts Thomas Landell Partner +358 40 777 1600 thomas.landell@hannessnellman.com Johan Kontio Associate +358 44 505 1126 johan.kontio@hannessnellman.com Lotta Vänskä Associate +358 45 123 7633 lotta.vanska@hannessnellman.com Harri Vehviläinen Specialist Partner +358 40 183 1636 harri.vehvilainen@hannessnellman.com Anniina Somppi Senior Associate +358 40 641 3353 anniina.somppi@hannessnellman.com Anna Nyberg Senior Associate +358 41 501 9395 anna.nyberg@hannessnellman.com Anniina Laakso Legal Assistant +358 40 828 4068 anniina.laakso@hannessnellman.com Counsel to AAC Technologies in the acquisition of Dispelix, 2025 Parties: AAC Technologies Pte. Ltd., Dispelix Oy Transaction: Hannes Snellman is advising AAC Technologies Pte. Ltd., a world-leading smart device solution provider, in its acquisition of the shares and other equity securities in Dispelix Oy, a technology leader in diffractive waveguide displays for augmented reality (AR). The transaction is expected to close within the first half of 2026 and upon completion Dispelix will become a subsidiary of AAC. Value: Not public Role: Counsel to AAC Technologies Pte. Ltd. Contacts Thomas Landell Partner +358 40 777 1600 thomas.landell@hannessnellman.com Susanna Purovirta Managing Associate +358 50 536 4930 susanna.purovirta@hannessnellman.com Julia Tabell Associate +358 45 234 5697 julia.tabell@hannessnellman.com Johan Kontio Associate +358 44 505 1126 johan.kontio@hannessnellman.com Anniina Laakso Legal Assistant +358 40 828 4068 anniina.laakso@hannessnellman.com Jesper Nevalainen Partner +358 40 582 7826 jesper.nevalainen@hannessnellman.com Hilma Mäkitalo-Saarinen Associate +358 40 720 5279 hilma.makitalo-saarinen@hannessnellman.com Anniina Somppi Senior Associate +358 40 641 3353 anniina.somppi@hannessnellman.com Joakim Frände Specialist Partner + 358 40 652 7055 joakim.frande@hannessnellman.com Isabella Aro Senior Associate +358 44 514 3829 isabella.aro@hannessnellman.com Sofia Ropo Senior Associate +358 40 545 2866 sofia.ropo@hannessnellman.com Jouko Markkanen Counsel +358 40 844 1613 jouko.markkanen@hannessnellman.com Sanna Honkinen Partner +358 40 745 6618 sanna.honkinen@hannessnellman.com Anna Nyberg Senior Associate +358 41 501 9395 anna.nyberg@hannessnellman.com Mikko Huimala Partner +358 44 530 0753 mikko.huimala@hannessnellman.com Counsel to Talenom Plc in the separation of its Easor software business into an independent publicly listed company, 2025 Parties: Talenom Plc, Easor Transaction: Hannes Snellman is advising Talenom Plc in the separation of its Easor software business into an independent publicly listed company by way of a partial demerger. The current Talenom would retain its accounting business area in the transaction. Value: Not public. Role: Counsel to Talenom Plc Contacts Thomas Landell Partner +358 40 777 1600 thomas.landell@hannessnellman.com Linnea Lehtonen Senior Associate +358 50 352 4855 linnea.lehtonen@hannessnellman.com Annemari Rosi Senior Associate +358 40 573 5304 annemari.rosi@hannessnellman.com Aki Salmela Senior Associate +358 50 307 9056 aki.salmela@hannessnellman.com Claes Backström Associate +358 45 323 5737 claes.backstrom@hannessnellman.com Johan Kontio Associate +358 44 505 1126 johan.kontio@hannessnellman.com Julius Lempiäinen Associate +358 40 188 4528 julius.lempiainen@hannessnellman.com Lotta Vänskä Associate +358 45 123 7633 lotta.vanska@hannessnellman.com Melisa Göllü Legal Assistant +358 40 612 6240 melisa.gollu@hannessnellman.com Jasmin Metwally Associate +358 45 133 4138 jasmin.metwally@hannessnellman.com Annika Sillanpää Associate +358 40 662 3038 annika.sillanpaa@hannessnellman.com Isabella Aro Senior Associate +358 44 514 3829 isabella.aro@hannessnellman.com Counsel to DevCo Partners in EUR 521 Million continuation fund transaction supporting next growth phase of Vexve, 2025 Parties: DevCo Partners, Vexve Transaction: Hannes Snellman advised DevCo Partners in EUR 521 million single-asset continuation fund transaction to support the next growth chapter of Vexve, a European leader in mission-critical valve solutions for energy infrastructure. The transaction provides DevCo with significant additional capital for the continued support of the long-term growth of Vexve within the accelerating energy transition space. Deal Value: EUR 521 million Role: Counsel to DevCo Partners Contacts Thomas Landell Partner +358 40 777 1600 thomas.landell@hannessnellman.com Erik Stenman Partner +358 50 586 8065 erik.stenman@hannessnellman.com Henri Ruotsalainen Specialist Partner +358 40 842 3687 henri.ruotsalainen@hannessnellman.com Emmi Kantola Managing Associate +358 40 086 5252 emmi.kantola@hannessnellman.com Noora Christiansen Senior Associate +358 50 527 8145 noora.christiansen@hannessnellman.com Sofia Oesch Senior Associate +358 40 747 4193 sofia.oesch@hannessnellman.com Julia Tabell Associate +358 45 234 5697 julia.tabell@hannessnellman.com Johan Kontio Associate +358 44 505 1126 johan.kontio@hannessnellman.com Heikki Vesikansa Partner +358 40 844 2117 heikki.vesikansa@hannessnellman.com Piia Ahonen Specialist Partner + 358 44 520 8801 piia.ahonen@hannessnellman.com Stefan Stellato Partner +358 50 356 5566 stefan.stellato@hannessnellman.com Isabella Aro Senior Associate +358 44 514 3829 isabella.aro@hannessnellman.com Sofia Ropo Senior Associate +358 40 545 2866 sofia.ropo@hannessnellman.com Kerttu Kaksonen Associate +358 40 587 6956 kerttu.kaksonen@hannessnellman.com Annika Sillanpää Associate +358 40 662 3038 annika.sillanpaa@hannessnellman.com Markus Bremer Partner +358 40 716 9676 markus.bremer@hannessnellman.com Pauliina Sutinen Managing Associate +358 50 346 5280 pauliina.sutinen@hannessnellman.com Emma Ahonen Associate +358 40 194 9396 emma.ahonen@hannessnellman.com Anniina Laakso Legal Assistant +358 40 828 4068 anniina.laakso@hannessnellman.com Counsel to ValueCommerce Co. Ltd. in its investment in StyleDoubler, 2025 Hannes Snellman advised ValueCommerce Co. Ltd. in its investment in StyleDoubler, a leading platform that empowers creators to monetise their content through collaborations with top global brands. Hannes Snellman’s core team comprised Thomas Landell, Sofia Oesch, Jouko Markkanen, Johan Kontio, Anna Mäkinen, and Annika Sillanpää. Contacts Thomas Landell Partner +358 40 777 1600 thomas.landell@hannessnellman.com Sofia Oesch Senior Associate +358 40 747 4193 sofia.oesch@hannessnellman.com Jouko Markkanen Counsel +358 40 844 1613 jouko.markkanen@hannessnellman.com Johan Kontio Associate +358 44 505 1126 johan.kontio@hannessnellman.com Anna Mäkinen Senior Associate +358 50 494 9159 anna.makinen@hannessnellman.com Annika Sillanpää Associate +358 40 662 3038 annika.sillanpaa@hannessnellman.com Counsel to Elisa Corporation in establishing a joint venture in relation to construction of fibre network, 2025 Parties: Elisa Corporation, MPY Telecom Oy Transaction: Elisa Corporation's establishment of a joint venture with MPY Telecom Oy (backed by Infranode) in relation to construction of fibre network in Elisa’s network area. Deal value: Value not public Role: Counsel to Elisa Corporation Contacts Thomas Landell Partner +358 40 777 1600 thomas.landell@hannessnellman.com Matias Moberg Partner +358 40 867 4634 matias.moberg@hannessnellman.com Mikko Huimala Partner +358 44 530 0753 mikko.huimala@hannessnellman.com Johan Kontio Associate +358 44 505 1126 johan.kontio@hannessnellman.com Kristian Suominen Associate +358 40 352 6792 kristian.suominen@hannessnellman.com Essi Svartling Specialist Partner +358 40 180 1470 essi.svartling@hannessnellman.com Anniina Laakso Legal Assistant +358 40 828 4068 anniina.laakso@hannessnellman.com Stefan Stellato Partner +358 50 356 5566 stefan.stellato@hannessnellman.com Counsel to Cushman & Wakefield in its acquisition of REnium Advisors Oy, 2024 Parties: Cushman & Wakefield, REnium Advisors Oy Transaction: Cushman & Wakefield's acquisition of REnium Advisors Oy Deal value: Value not public Role: Counsel to Cushman & Wakefield Contacts Rabbe Sittnikow Partner +358 40 544 5280 rabbe.sittnikow@hannessnellman.com Thomas Landell Partner +358 40 777 1600 thomas.landell@hannessnellman.com Sanna Honkinen Partner +358 40 745 6618 sanna.honkinen@hannessnellman.com Oona Eerola Associate +358 40 729 6008 oona.eerola@hannessnellman.com Isabella Aro Senior Associate +358 44 514 3829 isabella.aro@hannessnellman.com Show all , Load more References References Counsel to Purmo Group in the tender offer for all shares in the company by a consortium led by Apollo Global Management Counsel to Efecte in the tender offer for all shares in the company by Matrix42, a portfolio company of Corten Capital* Counsel to Caverion in an initial tender offer for all shares in the company by a consortium led by Bain Capital and a subsequent competing offer by an ac-quisition vehicle controlled by Triton Fund V* Counsel to Purmo Group in its issue of green hybrid bonds* Counsel to Boreo in its issue of hybrid bonds* Counsel to KLP in the acquisition of a majority stake in Elisa Videra through a combination with MVC* Counsel to Reka Industrial in the divestment of Reka Cables to Nexans* Counsel in the merger of Purmo Group and Virala Acquisition Company in the first Nordic de-SPAC transaction to form publicly listed company* Counsel in the sale of Nordkalk to SigmaRoc in a reverse takeover under AIM rules* Counsel to DNA in its IPO on the main list of Nasdaq Helsinki* Counsel to Caverion in its acquisition of Sähkötaso Esitystekniikka* Counsel to Rettig Group in its divestment of Bore to Dutch shipping company Spliethoff* Counsel to Comptel in the tender offer for all shares in the Company by Nokia Corporation* Counsel to Danske Bank in the IPO of Consti on the main list of Nasdaq Helsinki* Counsel to Federal Signal in its divestment of Bronto Skylift* Counsel to Finnair in its issue and listing of hybrid bonds * Counsel to Citycon in its issue and listing of guaranteed Eurobonds* Counsel to Danfoss in its tender offer for all shares in Vacon* Counsel to Nordea in the IPO of Verkkokauppa.com* Counsel to the underwriters in Outokumpu’s rights issue* Counsel to DNA in its acquisition of TDC’s operations in Finland* Counsel to eQ in its acquisition of ICE Capital’s asset management business* Counsel to Rudus in its acquisition of Lemminkäinen’s concrete business* Counsel to Swissport Finland in its acquisition of Inter Handling* Counsel to Pareto Securities in its acquisition of Öhman Fondkommission Finland* *=prior to joining Hannes Snellman Show all , Load more References Memberships and Positions of Trust Member of the Finnish Bar Association Board Member, Purmo Group, 2017–2021 Board Member, Nordkalk, 2017–2021 Board Member, Finlayson 2017–2018 Professional Background Partner, Hannes Snellman, 2024– Castrén & Snellman, 2022–2024 Rettig Group, 2017–2022 International Visiting Attorney, Skadden, 2014–2015 Castrén & Snellman, 2010–2017 Education Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 2010