Hannes Snellman (Finland) has expertise across M&A transactions, IPOs, technology transactions, IT disputes and data protection matters, and regularly advises large enterprises on business-critical transactions in the telecoms, medical device, healthcare and banking sectors. The team has built a strong reputation for working with large enterprises on business-critical transactions. The IP and technology practice is jointly led by Jesper Nevalainen, who leverages his knowledge of commercial, technology, and data protection law to assist with open-source licensing issues, and experienced ICT litigator Panu Siitonen, who focuses on IT projects, and licensing, SaaS and other services agreements. Other key members include contract negotiation expert Lasse Riski and Maria Aholainen, who has notable expertise in data protection mandates.
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‘Hannes Snellman is a highly respected law firm with very knowledgeable and professional lawyers within the TMT area.’
‘Jesper Nevalainen is a very professional and highly skilled TMT lawyer. He is proactive and solution oriented and provided excellent legal advice.’
‘Understanding of law and its applicability within technical landscape.’
‘Jesper Nevalainen keeps everything making sense.’
'Hannes Snellman is a top-notch firm in Finland. Their people are easy to approach and work effectively.'
Key clients
- Oriola Oyj
- Finnlines Plc
- Telia Finland Oy
- Applied Materials, Inc.
- Dell Technologies
- Paulig Group
- SSAB AB
- BMC Software
- Sibanye Europe Oy
Work highlights
- Advised Oriola Corporation on its major, strategic and business critical ERP and warehouse management system renewal project.
- Advised Sibanye Europe Ltd, the European operations of Sibanye-Stillwater, on its global GDPR compliance project.
- Advised SSAB on technology and IPR aspects of its green steel mini-mill project in Luleå, Sweden.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Lasse Riski
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Maria Aholainen
Practice head
Jesper Nevalainen; Panu Siitonen
Other key lawyers
Lasse Riski; Maria Aholainen