Languages

Finnish, Swedish, English

Assistant

Anniina Laakso
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Thomas Landell

Partner Private Equity, M&A

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Languages

Finnish, Swedish, English

Assistant

Anniina Laakso

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

Parties:

Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd), Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company IQM, Real Asset Acquisition Corp

Transaction:

Hannes Snellman advises Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd) and Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company as shareholders in IQM in connection with the cross-border merger of IQM and Real Asset Acquisition Corp. The transaction values IQM at a pre-money equity valuation of approximately USD 1.8 billion and makes IQM the first European quantum company to go public, listing its American Depositary Shares on a leading U.S. stock exchange. A PIPE financing to be completed concurrently with the business combination, subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions, will provide IQM with certain additional funding.

The transaction provides funding with the aim to accelerate IQM’s technology and commercial development towards fault-tolerance quantum computing, further advancing its position as a leading provider of quantum computers. Headquartered in Finland, IQM has said it is also considering a dual listing that would see the trading of IQM’s ordinary shares on the Helsinki stock exchange, which would be expected to take place following the completion of this transaction.

Value:

USD 1.8 billion

Role:

Counsel to Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd) and Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company

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:

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

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
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    Thomas Landell

    Partner +358 40 777 1600 thomas.landell@hannessnellman.com
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    Johan Kontio

    Associate +358 44 505 1126 johan.kontio@hannessnellman.com
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    Harri Vehviläinen

    Specialist Partner +358 40 183 1636 harri.vehvilainen@hannessnellman.com
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    Anniina Somppi

    Senior Associate +358 40 641 3353 anniina.somppi@hannessnellman.com
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    Anna Nyberg

    Senior Associate +358 41 501 9395 anna.nyberg@hannessnellman.com
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    Anniina Laakso

    Legal Assistant +358 40 828 4068 anniina.laakso@hannessnellman.com

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

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

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
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    Thomas Landell

    Partner +358 40 777 1600 thomas.landell@hannessnellman.com
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    Erik Stenman

    Partner +358 50 586 8065 erik.stenman@hannessnellman.com
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    Henri Ruotsalainen

    Specialist Partner +358 40 842 3687 henri.ruotsalainen@hannessnellman.com
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    Emmi Kantola

    Managing Associate +358 40 086 5252 emmi.kantola@hannessnellman.com
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    Noora Christiansen

    Senior Associate +358 50 527 8145 noora.christiansen@hannessnellman.com
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    Sofia Oesch

    Senior Associate +358 40 747 4193 sofia.oesch@hannessnellman.com
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    Julia Tabell

    Associate +358 45 234 5697 julia.tabell@hannessnellman.com
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    Johan Kontio

    Associate +358 44 505 1126 johan.kontio@hannessnellman.com
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    Heikki Vesikansa

    Partner +358 40 844 2117 heikki.vesikansa@hannessnellman.com
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    Piia Ahonen

    Specialist Partner + 358 44 520 8801 piia.ahonen@hannessnellman.com
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    Stefan Stellato

    Partner +358 50 356 5566 stefan.stellato@hannessnellman.com
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    Isabella Aro

    Senior Associate +358 44 514 3829 isabella.aro@hannessnellman.com
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    Sofia Ropo

    Senior Associate +358 40 545 2866 sofia.ropo@hannessnellman.com
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    Kerttu Kaksonen

    Associate +358 40 587 6956 kerttu.kaksonen@hannessnellman.com
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    Annika Sillanpää

    Associate +358 40 662 3038 annika.sillanpaa@hannessnellman.com
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    Markus Bremer

    Partner +358 40 716 9676 markus.bremer@hannessnellman.com
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    Pauliina Sutinen

    Managing Associate +358 50 346 5280 pauliina.sutinen@hannessnellman.com
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    Emma Ahonen

    Associate +358 40 194 9396 emma.ahonen@hannessnellman.com
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    Anniina Laakso

    Legal Assistant +358 40 828 4068 anniina.laakso@hannessnellman.com

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

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

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

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

Rankings

  • Ranked as Next Generation Partners, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Legal 500, 2026

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