Hannes Snellman is a prominent Nordic law firm based in Finland. The firm has been assisting in complex and high - profile business transactions since 1909 and is led by Managing Partner Anna Maria Tamminen.
Highlights
The firm played a key role acting as counsel to Sampo plc in a recommended public exchange offer for the shares in Topdanmark. The exchange offer valued the entire outstanding share capital of Topdanmark at DKK 33 billion.The class A shares have been admitted to trading and officially listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen.
Another highlight of the firms work throughout the research period includes acting as counsel to Sibanye Stillwater’s subsidiary Keliber Oy with respect to local Finnish law matters in its €500 million green loan financing for the Keliber lithium project.
Testimonials
“They have broad expertise and are a full service law firm.” - Bank lending
“No matter what kind of legal issue we have Hannes Snellman is always able to provide us an expert. They have great expertise with PPA's and construction projects. I have also really appreciated their continuous support with financing and keeping up with what we need to provide to banks at every step during the project.” - Banking and finance
“They are great experts, particularly they can handle complex processes and client asks.” - Capital markets equity
“Excellent management of the legal process, combining both Finnish and Danish (external) legal teams as one firm, and being able to analyze challenging legal issues in the light of Finnish and Danish regulation. A wide range of skills and knowledge across different areas, also deep understanding of the insurance sector.” - Capital markets debt
“They have a commercial mindset and are being supportive throughout the process with valuable legal advise. They became an intergrated member of our team rather than a third party.” - Project finance
Key clients
Key clients of the firm in banking and finance include Nordea Bank, Ahlstrom Capital, Danske Bank, Myrsky Energia and Nykredit Realkredit.
Key clients of the firm in capital markets include SEGA Europe, SEGA Corporation, Uponor Corporation, the Finnish Prime Minister’s Office, ACCEL-KKR and Cargotec Corporation.
Key clients of the firm in M&A include Cargotec Corporation, KONE Corporation, Lassila & Tikanoja, YIT Corporation and Vaaka Partners.