Castrén & Snellman boasts a comprehensive corporate offering which spans M&A, private equity, venture capital and industrial transactions. Benjamin Bade steers the M&A team, renowned for his capabilities in multijurisdictional carve-out transactions. Jarno Tanhuanpää heads up the private equity team and is active on SME transactions, while Jan Örndahl is a recognised expert in domestic and cross-border acquisitions and divestitures. Carola Lindholm maintains a prominent position in transactions involving the energy, renewables, infrastructure, logistics and financial sectors. Karlo Siirala is proficient in buyouts. Noted for his experience in buyouts and public takeovers, Valentin Golovanov from Roschier and commercial contracts specialist Wille Järvelä joined the team in 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Jan Örndal is a very good project leader with high knowledge and an international network.’
- ‘You can always trust that Castrén & Snellman has done its homework. Sound, balanced advice in every situation. Castrén & Snellman always seem to have a good, collaborative spirit, whether sitting on the same or opposite sides of the table, both internally and externally, but can be tough when need be.'
- ‘Carola Lindholm is a very experienced lawyer, but still puts in the hours when needed. Karlo Siirala and Benjamin Bade are always available and are always seeking a commensurate solution for both parties in an M&A situation, whether sitting on the same or opposite sides of the table.'
- ‘The team possesses the full range of capabilities required to act as a first-class transactional advisor. They provide in-depth legal advice across all relevant disciplines, assemble teams with the appropriate expertise to ensure steady progress on all workstreams.'
- ‘Benjamin Bade runs the deal team with great efficiency. He knows all aspects of an M&A transaction worth knowing.'
- ‘The team is highly knowledgeable, solution-oriented, and professional. They have expertise in various areas of law.’
Key clients
- Savings Banks Group
- WithSecure Corporation
- City of Pori
- Pernod Ricard SA
- VR-Group Plc
- HANZA AB
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Partners LLP
- 24 Pesula Oy
- Pihlajalinna Plc
- CapMan Buyout
- Nevel Oy
- Piippo Oyj
Work highlights
Advised the Savings Banks Group on an arrangement whereby the shares in Sp-Henkivakuutus Oy were sold to Henki-Fennia and at the same time the parties agreed on a long-term distribution cooperation for insurance savings and loan protection products.
Advised WithSecure Corporation in the sale of its cybersecurity consulting business to Neqst.
Advising the City of Pori in its sale of a 49% stake in Pori Energia to Polhem Infra.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Benjamin Bade; Jarno Tanhuanpää
Other key lawyers
Jan Örndahl; Carola Lindholm; Valentin Golovanov; Wille Järvelä; Maiju Mäkinen; Karlo Siirala