We are living in exceptional times in Finland. Our economy is struggling, and we desperately need to find ways to create growth. In addition, our relations with Russia have severely changed and the border...

The Finnish government has introduced a proposal (HE 42/2025) to amend the Act on expedited permit procedures for...

In our previous blog concerning Loan Market Association's (LMA) model provisions, we mentioned that sustainability-linked loans have become increasingly common in recent years.

The law would enter into force on 1 January 2024, but the new tax rates would apply retroactively from the date of introduction of the government proposal, i.e. 12 October 2023.

In the beginning of June, the European Commission approved new guidelines for cooperation between competitors in projects that involve sustainability objectives.

The Consumer Protection Act was reformed on 1 October 2023 in a manner that affects online stores. The reforms concern the presentation of different payment methods and authenticating...

A new guidance note by the Commission helps operators in the European Union to identify sanctions circumvention and assess the related risks. The note presents an overview of aspects...

On 4 June 2021, the European Commission published two sets of standard contractual clauses, one for use between controllers and processors and one for the transfer of personal data to third countries.

Castrén & Snellman continues as a sustainability forerunner in business law. Our newly published sustainability report for 2023 is our fourth. The report offers an overview of our sustainability work thus far...

Combatting climate change requires effort from everyone, and law firms are no exception. At Castrén & Snellman, our client is always at the heart of our operations,...

Contrary to expectations, 2021 was, if anything, an even more eventful year than its predecessor.

Various guidelines and principles exist to clarify and harmonise the playing field of the different forms of sustainable financing created by the financial market.

In contrast to the fluctuating global M&A market, the life sciences and health tech industry saw a significant uptick in deal-making throughout 2023...

Sustainability is one of the key objectives of public procurement. The Public Procurement Act is currently undergoing reform, and the proposal for the new Act will soon be submitted to Parliament.

There are still difficult times ahead for the state's finances, and the need to cut expenditure is growing. One of the ways in which the Government will try to achieve savings...

In 2019, Finland deployed the digital Residential and Commercial Property Information System maintained by the National Land Survey of Finland.

I once heard a story about an old lady who, whenever she comes home, always turns on the lights and calls out a greeting to her home.

In September 2025, the Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) issued a landmark decision KHO 2025:61, which partially revised the interpretative guidelines on the VAT deductibility of transaction costs...

In today's changing world, a company that does not look after the wellbeing of its employees has lost its competitive edge. We at Castrén & Snellman listen...

Artificial intelligence is currently a leading topic in the business world. Many companies are intensively trying to understand the significance of AI for their businesses – both as a risk and an enabler.