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Hannes Snellman

Tax

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Hannes Snellman

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Hannes Snellman’s tax practice offers high-end corporate tax advice, VAT and other indirect tax advice, transfer pricing advisory, tax litigation assistance, and private wealth planning. The team continuously provides tax advice on major public and private M&A transactions, real estate transactions, capital markets transactions, financial instruments, incentive schemes, as well as formation of private equity and other types of investment funds. Within private wealth planning, the team assists clients in succession tax planning, relocation tax advice, and investment structures. Hannes Snellman regularly represents clients to defend their tax positions in demanding tax litigation and often handles cases which become case law precedents for Finnish tax law. Our tax practitioners provide high-quality tax solutions in an increasingly complex field of law, and they have a strong international reputation for providing pragmatic and effective tax advice.

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Tax - Finland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Hannes Snellman is engaged by buyers and sellers for assistance with the taxation of public M&A and private equity transactions. The well-regarded tax team handles VAT and income tax matters, and demonstrates further expertise in tax litigation and the restructuring of operations for tax efficiency. Hannes Snellman has further expertise in matters related to transfer tax.

Work Highlights

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  • Hannes Snellman advised Sampo on the tax implications of its public exchange offer for the shares in Topdanmark.

Strengths

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  • The firm consistently demonstrates efficiency and a pragmatic approach in its work. The team is quick to respond and handles matters comprehensively.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • The team demonstrates high quality tax knowledge.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • Hannes Snellman delivers fast responses. It has a business-driven approach and deep subject knowledge.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • Hannes Snellman provides fast response times and good communication, taking the initiative and proposing actions.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • Hannes Snellman possesses excellent knowledge and skills in taxation. The team has an ability to reflect on and examine the issue from different perspectives.

    Tax respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Heikki Vesikansa
    Band 2Heikki Vesikansa

    Heikki Vesikansa

    Heikki Vesikansa has a broad tax practice, covering both contentious and non-contentious mandates including M&A tax advice, audit programmes and investment structuring.
    • Heikki Vesikansa is very experienced.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • He has very broad knowledge and a commercial attitude.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Heikki has deep expertise in tax law and strategic insight into complex cross-border transactions.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Heikki has a sophisticated and strong understanding of international tax issues.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Heikki is easy to work with.

      Tax respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingJenni Parviainen
    Up and ComingJenni Parviainen

    Jenni Parviainen

    Jenni Parviainen frequently assists with the tax aspects of M&A and capital markets transactions.

    • Jenni is a rising star.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Jenni gets things done.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Jenni Parviainen is very knowledgeable in what she does.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Jenni fosters good cooperation and communication, provides fast responses and has an efficient way of working together.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Jenni Parviainen has good communication skills.

      Tax respondentEurope

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