Hannes Snellman is home to a robust real estate and construction team, particularly active in transactions, energy, contractual work, permits and development projects. The firm is a leader in commercial real estate transactions, having overseen some of the largest recent acquisitions in the Finnish market. The team is also a recognised force in advisory work, leveraging the firm’s cross-sector capabilities to advise on complex projects, such as the development of a data centre campus, which also involved expertise in tax, competition and environmental law. The team is led jointly by Matti Lajunen, well-regarded for his strong track record in transactions and financing, and Maria Landtman, an expert in the energy and infrastructure sectors. They are closely assisted by Klaus Metsä-Simola, reputed for the depth of his expertise in energy and environmental law, and Tapio Teräkivi, recognised for his negotiation skills and in-depth industry knowledge.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I would recommend Matti Lajunen and Lisa Tihlman.’
- ‘Matti Lajunen is the perfect partner when it comes to investing in real estate in Finland. He was more than a legal advisor, and he was able to execute the transaction on our behalf as if he was part of the transaction team. Commercial and solid legal grounds, which are key for success.’
- ‘They are highly knowledgeable, commercially aware, and they have assumed a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach. Their ability to take care of all legal aspects of a case, ranging from strategic planning and analysis to execution and follow-through, is also notable. This is all very much the case in particular with Matti Lajunen and Tuomas Koivuniemi.’
- ‘Very large and strong team with standout industry knowledge.’
- ‘Matti Lajunen and Tapio Teräkivi are both very goal oriented and highly knowledgeable partners. Would recommend them to any real estate related case.’
- 'High level of competence in the different aspects of the business. Worth mentioning in particular are Maria Landtman and Josefina Aalto, thanks also to their proactive approach.’
Key clients
- SSAB Europe Oy
- SSAB EMEA AB
- Oy Karl Fazer Ab
- Keliber Oy
- DayOne Data Centers
- VVT Property Fund
- Alea Partners
- Veritas Pension Insurance Company
- Alma Property Partners
- Prisma Properties
- Microsoft Corporation
- APL Europe
Work highlights
Advised Fazer in the construction and financing of its greenfield project in Lahti, Finland, comprising a new, state-of-the-art chocolate factory intended to support Fazer’s long-term strategic growth and capacity expansion.
Advised DayOne on a EUR 1.2 billion hyperscale data centre project in Lahti, Finland.
Advised VVT Property Fund in the acquisition of a18,250 sqm public healthcare centre.
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Practice head
Matti Lajunen; Maria Landtman
Other key lawyers
Klaus Metsä-Simola; Tapio Teräkivi, Tuomas Koivuniemi, Lisa Tihlman