In banking and finance, the firm has a particular strength in advising on large scale project financings in Finland. For example, the firm
assisted NREP in the development of
residential construction
project at Arabia Shopping Centre. The building, one constructed, is expected to be one
of the most energy efficient residential buildings in Finland.
Another notable highlight of the firms work includes acting as legal adviser
to Purmo
Group,
a listed company specialized in sustainable indoor climate comfort solution,
on the voluntary cash tender offer made by Project Grand Bidco (UK) Limited for the total issued and outstanding shares in
Purmo Group.
The firm also played a role in the delisting of
Purmo Group from Nasdaq Helsinki Stock Exchange
as a result of the acquisition.
Testimonials
2025
“Always super friendly, always available, very pragmatic advice. Janne Lauha for securities market and Outi Tähtinen for employment law are true experts with whom
it's always a pleasure to work with. Very
skillful, and quickly understand the "beef". Kiti Karvinen from Competition law practice is also very pragmatic, responsive, skillful and quickly understands the core of the problem. All these three experts know how to help the business people and
provide top-notch advice!” - Financial service regulatory
“M&A Team: Deep sector insight. Practical advice. Pragmatic, responsive and sensible. A pleasure to work with.” - M&A
“Close collaboration feels like an extension to own team. Not working with a law-firm, but more like working with colleagues. Strong knowledge of core-team, backup by in-house and network
expertise.” - M&A
“Business oriented, quick solutions, know the company well, thinking ahead” - M&A
“They
demonstrate
a high level of professionalism while
remaining approachable and pragmatic. They carry out their duties independently, yet they never make decisions on behalf of the client without prior consultation and explicit consent.” - M&A
“Impressive depth and width of services. Top class energy team,
very strong in environmental law. Very responsive, understands customer point of view.” - Project development
“They are always on the point. Jaakko Honkala and Jerker Pitkänen add never
unnecessary legal wordings just for showing their excellent skills. This dynamic duo let the
agreement shine and do not need to be on a spotlight. They always deliver on time.” - Project development
“Quick & professional service that was delivered according to the agreed time schedule and budget. Challenging misconceptions from different stakeholders and basing the requirements to the specific case & law. Follow-up questions about possible
additional support.” - Project development
“Castrén & Snellman team know our company and our
special circumstances well. They were able to steer the legal work and manage legal risks in the complex legal structure well. Their response time and accuracy is impeccable, and it is never an issue if they
are able to deliver.” - Project development
