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Castrén & Snellman

Energy & Natural Resources

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Castrén & Snellman

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We advise our clients in environmental and energy law as well as in green transition projects. 

We handle your project’s permitting and appeal processes on your behalf. Drawing on our strong industry knowledge, our experts will help you in developing green transition projects and drafting related contracts. We support you in all legal issues in the energy market.

We manage the ever-changing regulatory landscape of environmental and energy law on your behalf. We monitor EU regulatory developments to anticipate regulatory changes affecting your business. We act as your strategic speaking partner in project development and on environmental and energy law issues.

The green transition is gathering pace and creating significant new business and growth opportunities for businesses. As an adviser in environmental and energy law, we help clients in identifying and seizing the opportunities presented by the energy transition.

Contact: Partners Marius af Schultén, Samuli Tarkiainen and Tarja Pirinen

Industries (14)

  • Construction & industrial services
  • Energy & Infrastructure
  • Financial institutions
  • Food industry
  • Forestry & natural resources
  • Healthcare & social care
  • Life sciences
  • Media & entertainment
  • Private equity & venture capital
  • Public sector
  • Real estate
  • Technology & communications
  • Transport & logistics
  • Wholesale & retail

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Energy & Natural Resources - Finland

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Castrén & Snellman's energy and natural resources practice is well-known in the renewable energy sector, regularly assisting with cross-border wind farm development projects. The team advises a range of financiers, developers and project owners on mandates relating to natural resources, oil and gas, and renewable energy projects, as well as M&A transactions. The firm has additional expertise in acting for infrastructure and energy storage companies and possesses significant experience in energy-related disputes involving multiple jurisdictions.

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Strengths

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  • The Castrén & Snellman team has a good industry understanding, a down-to-earth attitude and a problem-solving mindset.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

  • The Castrén & Snellman team is approachable and able to translate its knowledge of the legal market into practical and commercial advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Marius af Schultén
    Marius af Schultén

    Marius af Schultén

    Marius af Schultén is active in the energy arena, with expertise relating to environmental law and renewables. He has been particularly active in wind power projects and related financing.

    • Marius af Schultén is a very responsive and business-minded lawyer who always pushes for practical solutions.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

    • Marius af Schultén is an experienced professional who understands commercial links very well.

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  • Tarja Pirinen
    Tarja Pirinen

    Tarja Pirinen

    Tarja Pirinen is experienced in mining, assisting clients with permitting, project development and exploration matters.

    • Tarja Pirinen offers an excellent level of service. She provides us with high-quality work on tight schedules.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

    • Tarja Pirinen's experience, hard work, knowledge and commercial awareness allow her to provide us with an excellent service.

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  • Samuli Tarkiainen
    Samuli Tarkiainen

    Samuli Tarkiainen

    Samuli Tarkiainen regularly assists clients with transactions relating to renewable energy projects.

    • Samuli Tarkiainen is very nice and pleasant to work with, and clear and transparent in his communication.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentEurope

    • Samuli Tarkiainen offers an excellent level of service and is dedicated to providing good outcomes for his clients.

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