Hannes Snellman’s capital markets and public M&A team has considerable strength across IPOs, public tender offers, equity, and bond offerings. The team is involved in significant transactions, including share buybacks, SPAC and de-SPAC transactions, and directed share issuances. Leadership is split between Klaus Ilmonen, Mikko Heinonen, and Sonja Siggberg. Heinonen is well-versed in securities regulation, while Siggberg guides clients on disclosure, corporate governance, and other regulatory issues related to securities. Anniina Järvinen regularly acts as lead counsel on debt capital markets mandates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Hannes Snellman's capital markets team demonstrates exceptional industry insight and precision in their advice. Their board-level guidance fosters trust and supports diligent decision-making. The team is highly responsive and meticulous, ensuring thorough attention to detail throughout the process.’
- ‘Anniina Järvinen has deep industry knowledge and she gives highly precise guidance. Communication with the board was especially effective, fostering trust and enabling diligent decision-making. Her attention to detail was evident in the thorough documentation and proactive identification of regulatory nuances, ensuring a smooth and compliant process throughout.’
- ‘Particularly strong credentials and experience in public M&A and capital market transactions as well. Have worked on both sides with them in multiple situations over recent years.’
- ‘Mikko Heinonen, extremely well connected. This has been very useful in multiple processes as he can connect the dots in a unique manner. Klaus Ilmonen, clearly one of the leading experts in public M&A in Finland.’
- ‘Excellent knowledge of capital markets, practical approach, excellent proficiency.’
- ‘Sonja Siggberg - excellent holistic approach.’
Key clients
- Lassila & Tikanoja Plc
- Sampo plc
- Kalmar Corporation
- Hiab Corporation (formerly Cargotec Corporation)
- Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Citycon Oyj
- YIT Corporation
- Mandatum plc
- Betolar Plc
- Optomed Plc
- Virala Corporation
- QPR Software Plc
Work highlights
Advises Lassila & Tikanoja plc on the separation of its Circular Economy business area by way of a partial demerger into a new independent listed company to be named Lassila & Tikanoja Plc.
Advised Sampo plc on the recommended public exchange offer for the shares in Topdanmark A/S.
Advised Mandatum plc on the sale of its shares in the Danish investment and trading service provider Saxo Bank A/S for approximately EUR 319 million.
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Anniina Järvinen
Practice head
Klaus Ilmonen; Mikko Heinonen; Sonja Siggberg
Other key lawyers
Anniina Järvinen; Antti Kuha