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Hannes Snellman

Competition/European Law

Europe Guide 2026 : Finland

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Hannes Snellman

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Competition/European Law - Finland

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Hannes Snellman offers a broad competition law and public procurement practice, assisting clients with both contentious and non-contentious matters. On the non-contentious side, the law firm is particularly active in merger clearance and FDI filings, as well as assisting clients with state aid queries and procurement bids. In terms of contentious work, the team represents clients in public procurement complaints and investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour, as well as in follow-on damages actions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hannes Snellman assisted Nordea Bank and OP Cooperative with obtaining merger control clearance from the FCCA.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers possess very strong knowledge of state aid and excellent negotiation skills.

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  • The team is always prompt, understanding and able to tailor assistance to the client's needs.

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  • Hannes Snellman's team handles complex cases well. It is very committed. well read and works hard to push for success.

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  • Its proactive approach distinguishes it from other law firms, as it continues to add value by delivering relevant updates between assignments.

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  • The law firm is always quick to respond, even to unexpected questions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mikko Huimala
    Mikko Huimala

    Mikko Huimala

    Mikko Huimala is particularly noted for his strength in merger control and FDI filings, but also offers further expertise in high profile follow-on damages actions, behavioural investigations and state aid cases.

    • Mikko Huimala is a highly skilled lawyer, who is very service-minded and nice to work with.

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    • He possesses comprehensive and in-depth expertise in competition law, complemented by extensive experience applying this knowledge across various industries and overseeing competition law practices.

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    • Mikko Huimala is top-notch. He gives business-minded and insightful advice that takes into consideration our business needs and the business landscape.

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    • His approach is pragmatic and solution-driven, enabling him to effectively address even complex matters.

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    • Mikko Huimala possesses solid expertise and is very pleasant to work with.

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  • Outi Jousi
    Outi Jousi

    Outi Jousi

    Outi Jousi is well-regarded for her public procurement work, assisting bidders with preparing bids and representing them in complaints against awards.

    • Outi Jousi is competent and service oriented.

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