Hannes Snellman maintains a strong position in the market, advising clients on disputes, re-engineering of distressed IT projects, business-critical technology transactions, and data protection matters. The team is notable for their work in public sector technology procurement. The team is spearheaded by Jesper Nevalainen, who focuses on commercial, technology, and data protection matters, and Panu Siitonen, who handles ICT-related litigation, complex IT projects, and licensing. They are joined by public sector technology expert Outi Jousi and Maria Aholainen, who focuses on data protection and AI regulations. Lasse Riski left the firm in July 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is highly skilled within TMT. Their broad industry experience offers strong confidence when seeking legal assistance.’
- ‘Jesper Nevalainen is a highly professional TMT lawyer and a pleasure to work with. He has strong industry knowledge, a commercial mindset and is solution-oriented.'
- ‘Hannes & Snellman has a deep technological expertise that shows both in technical topics and in other areas when it is necessary to propose the right solutions and strategies.’
- ‘Outi Jousi and Annika Tiitola are responsive, understanding and always willing to help. We are clearly a team with them, and they help us reach our goals.’
- ‘Hannes Snellman offers comprehensive expertise and support across a wide array of matters. Their people are personable and fair, work progresses in a constructive spirit, and their office is superbly located.’
- ‘Maria Aholainen has proven to be a highly tenacious, determined, and patient professional who seeks the best possible solutions to clients’ problems. Data protection issues are often difficult and complex, but she has always found a solution that works for us.'
Key clients
- Oriola Oyj
- Finnlines Plc
- Telia Finland Oy
- Dell Technologies
- Paulig Group
- SSAB AB
Work highlights
Advised Telia, a telecommunications operator in an appeal to Helsinki Administrative Court.
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 Patria Group on their pre-study to achieve compliance with the Data Act, AI Act and other relevant EU Digital Decade regulations.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Jesper Nevalainen; Panu Siitonen
Other key lawyers
Outi Jousi; Maria Aholainen; Annika Tiitola