Castrén & Snellman is among the oldest Finnish law firms with roots going back to 1888. It is a full-service law firm, based in Helsinki, and it boasts the largest number of employees out of all the Finnish law firms. 

Highlights 

The firm has a particular strength in banking and capital markets work achieving tier 1 status in all these areas. 

In banking and finance the firm’s work focused on assisting with domestic and cross-border acquisition financings. 

In capital markets the firm’s work focused on a mix of bond issuances, including green bond issuances, and secondary share offerings. 

In M&A the firm’s work focused on assiting with cross border acquisitions for clients. 

In project development the firm’s work focused on assisting with a range of infrastructure project deals for clients from a range of sectors. 

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm in banking and finance include Finnlines, Huhtamäki, Nrep, OP Corporate Bank and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken. 

Key clients of the firm in capital markets include S-Bank, Huhtamäki, Purmo Group, Caverion Corporation, Raute Corporation, Mandatum and Efecte. 

Key clients of the firm in M&A include Valio, REMONDIS, A. Ahlström Corporation, Kone Corporation and Triton Partners. 

Key clients of the firm in project development include Vattenfall, Fortum, Excelerate Energy, Nevel and Novana.