World-Class Advice and Careers

Hannes Snellman is a top-tier Finnish business law firm that handles matters of critical importance. Our mission is to provide our clients with world-class advice and our people with world-class careers. By helping our clients achieve their goals and ensuring our people can grow as professionals, we also contribute to the Finnish society and business life at large.

Smartest Decisions in Demanding Situations

What sets us apart is our deep commitment to achieving our clients’ goals. With our industry knowledge and business understanding, we provide simple yet effective advice and fresh perspectives, even in the most complex and demanding situations. We focus on what matters the most.

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Global Network

Although we are located physically in Helsinki, our network is international — we have close long-term relationships with leading national and international law firms around the globe. Our global network allows us to offer our clients with the best possible service and alternatives regardless of where they are located.

Moreover, we actively participate in the activities of international associations, such as the International Bar Association, or IBA, and the International Association of Young Lawyers, or AIJA. Our experts hold various positions of trust in relevant international organisations.

A Powerful Community of Individuals

We are a community of individuals working towards a shared goal. With us, everyone is part of the team from day one. We believe our team spirit makes a difference not only to our people but also to our clients — when we thrive, our clients get the best results.

Over the years, we have interviewed over 100 of our employees. If you want to learn more about our culture through them, please visit the careers section.

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History

The firm was founded by Hannes Snellman in Helsinki in 1909.

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History

The firm was founded by Hannes Snellman in Helsinki in 1909.

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Values

One Firm

We work together across service areas to bring the best of our firm to each client. We are stronger as a collective than as individual practitioners. We jointly take responsibility for building and contributing to our lasting institution.

Our People

We create an empowering environment for our people to grow as leading professionals. We support the development of our people through apprenticeship, continuous coaching, and feedback. We reward our people based on professional merits and firm contributions.

Ownership

We take ownership for what we do, supporting the success of our clients and our firm with leading legal expertise, pragmatism, entrepreneurship, and integrity.

Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility

At Hannes Snellman, we have a long history in serving the common good and continue to actively contribute our expertise and resources to a number of initiatives.

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