Hannes Snellman has a proven track record of advising clients in several regulated markets on the enforcement practices of the relevant authorities. The team assists clients across competition law, state aid, and public procurement matters. At the helm of the practice is Mikko Huimala, who advises Finnish and international corporations on merger control and behavioural issues. Anna-Maria Tamminen is a dispute resolution specialist, handling investigations in the energy, export control, and financial services sectors. Outi Jousi is skilled in public sector technology matters, with a focus on public procurement tenders.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team's availability has been really good for the issues I have encountered during the years I have worked with them. The advice has always been very practical and business friendly, and always with the right attitude to reply to the questions at hand without excessive legal jargon or hypothetical case scenarios.’
- ‘Outi Jousi is technologically savvy and understanding, as well as showing business acumen in her legal advice.’
- This team is exceptionally skilled in supporting organisations in ensuring compliance with competition law by conducting thorough risk assessments and delivering interactive training sessions to employees, helping organizations stay ahead of regulatory requirements and avoid pitfalls.'
- ‘Mikko Huimala is a very experienced and highly skilled competition lawyer. Mikko has a commercial mindset and efficiently navigates complex legal issues within competition law.'
- ‘Their strength lies primarily in the full service offering of the firm and the talented and service-minded associates of the competition team.'
Key clients
- Kesko Corporation
- Atria Plc
- Sanoma Oyj
- Nordea Bank Abp
- The Ownership Steering Department of the Prime Minister’s Office
- OP Osuuskunta
- Dell Technologies Inc.
- Lassila & Tikanoja Oy
- Elisa Corporation
- Sampo plc
- Oy Karl Fazer Ab
Work highlights
Advised Nordea Bank and OP Cooperative on the establishment of a full-function joint venture to improve payment services in Finland.
Advised Lassila & Tikanoja on the merger control aspects of its acquisition of Stena Recycling Oy's pallet business.
Advised ABO Energy on the disposal of a majority stake in its Finnish wind farm development pipeline to Fortum Oyj.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Mikko Huimala
Other key lawyers
Anna-Maria Tamminen; Outi Jousi