Home PeopleViivu Kilkku Practices Capital Markets Corporate Advisory M&A, Public Industries Financial Services & Insurance Languages Finnish, Swedish, English Download CV Download contact Send secure email LinkedIn Viivu Kilkku Title: Counsel Corporate Advisory, Capital Markets, M&A Email: viivu.kilkku@hannessnellman.com Mobile: +358 50 570 4414 Languages: Finnish, Swedish, English Practices Capital Markets Corporate Advisory M&A, Public Industries Financial Services & Insurance Languages Finnish, Swedish, English Download CV Download contact Send secure email LinkedIn Viivu advises domestic and international clients on matters related to listed company and capital markets regulation and corporate governance in both transactional contexts and ongoing regulatory compliance. With several years of experience as an in-house lawyer in the asset management, private equity, and insurance sectors, Viivu has developed a deep understanding of the commercial and strategic considerations that shape companies’ decision-making. She has gained experience in equity and debt transactions, insider trading regulations, financial sector compliance, and corporate governance for listed companies. Her hands-on experience within regulated businesses has equipped her with a pragmatic and solutions-driven approach to legal and regulatory challenges. Viivu is currently on a parental leave. Selected References Finnish Counsel to Sampo plc in the listing of NOBA Bank Group AB (publ) on Nasdaq Stockholm, 2025 Parties: Sampo plc, NOBA Bank Group AB (publ) Transaction: Hannes Snellman acted as Finnish counsel to Sampo plc, a selling shareholder, in the sale of its shares in NOBA Bank Group AB (publ) (“NOBA Bank”) in connection with the listing of NOBA Bank's shares on Nasdaq Stockholm. NOBA Bank is one of Europe’s leading specialist banks. The offering values NOBA Bank at SEK 35 billion and is the largest IPO on Nasdaq Stockholm so far in 2025. Value: SEK 35 billion Role: Counsel to Sampo plc Contacts Sonja Siggberg Partner +358 40 837 6967 sonja.siggberg@hannessnellman.com Viivu Kilkku Counsel +358 50 570 4414 viivu.kilkku@hannessnellman.com Counsel to Sampo plc in its issue of EUR 300 million RT1 notes and tender offer for its outstanding Tier 2 notes, 2025 Hannes Snellman advised Sampo plc in its issue of EUR 300 million euro-denominated fixed rate reset perpetual restricted tier 1 notes and tender offer for its outstanding subordinated notes due in 2052 and 2049. Contacts Matias Moberg Partner +358 40 867 4634 matias.moberg@hannessnellman.com Viivu Kilkku Counsel +358 50 570 4414 viivu.kilkku@hannessnellman.com Sofi Lehtinen Senior Associate +358 40 620 7199 sofi.lehtinen@hannessnellman.com Samuel Åkerlund Associate +358 40 679 0644 samuel.akerlund@hannessnellman.com Jenni Parviainen Managing Associate +358 40 808 6523 jenni.parviainen@hannessnellman.com Counsel to a Finnish listed company in the preparation of its takeover and activist defence, 2025 Contacts Viivu Kilkku Counsel +358 50 570 4414 viivu.kilkku@hannessnellman.com Counsel to Mandatum plc in the sale of its shares in Saxo Bank A/S for approximately EUR 319 million, 2025 Parties: Mandatum plc Transaction: Counsel to Mandatum plc in the sale of its shares in Saxo Bank A/S for approximately EUR 319 million Deal Value: EUR 319 million Role: Counsel to Mandatum plc Contacts Mikko Heinonen Partner +358 40 527 8818 mikko.heinonen@hannessnellman.com Viivu Kilkku Counsel +358 50 570 4414 viivu.kilkku@hannessnellman.com Memberships and Positions of Trust Member of the Finnish Bar Association Professional Background Counsel, Hannes Snellman, 2024– Mandatum Group, 2021–2024 Sampo plc, 2017–2021 Oy Karl Fazer Ab (Secondment), 2016 Associate, Hannes Snellman, 2015–2017 Education Master of Laws, University of Turku, 2015 Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration), University of Turku, 2013