Wilhelm Sanmark
Wilhelm Sanmark
Wilhelm is highly skilled in navigating the complex legal landscape of intellectual property, technology privacy, and general commercial law. With a strong background in the respective fields, he is equipped to provide comprehensive legal counsel to clients seeking to protect their valuable assets and sensitive information and to comply with complex regulation.
Wilhelm's experience includes advising clients on a wide range of issues from copyright, patent, and trademark infringements to GDPR and other data privacy issues. He has a deep understanding of the legal frameworks that govern these areas, and he is well-versed in the latest developments and trends.
In addition to his legal expertise, Wilhelm is also a strong communicator and collaborator. He works closely with clients to understand their needs and goals and to develop tailored legal strategies to meet them. Whether negotiating contracts or advising on compliance issues, he is committed to delivering the highest level of service and achieving the best possible outcomes for the clients.
Wilhelm is currently on a secondment.
References
Counsel to Sibanye-Stillwater’s European operations with their GDPR implementation project, including drafting and implementing governance framework, privacy policies and processes, global transfers, and GDPR trainings.

Jesper Nevalainen

Maria Aholainen

Simon Mittler

Wilhelm Sanmark
Parties
Cargotec Corporation and Kalmar Corporation
Transaction
Cargotec’s partial demerger and separation of Kalmar
Deal Value
Approx. EUR 2.0 billion (illustrative carve-out sales)
Role
Counsel to Cargotec Corporation and Kalmar Corporation

Antti Kuha

Mikko Heinonen

Annemari Rosi

Linnea Lehtonen

Tommi Kovero

Claes Backström

Charlotta Palm

Julius Lempiäinen

Heikki Vesikansa

Harri Vehviläinen

Isabella Kartila

Anna-Emilia Vuorenmaa

Markus Bremer

Josefina Aalto

Jesper Nevalainen

Panu Siitonen

Lasse Riski

Maria Aholainen

Wilhelm Sanmark

Simon Mittler

Johanna Haltia-Tapio

Annika Sillanpää

Oona Eerola

Essi Svartling

Päivi Tammilehto

Monika Parkkinen

Anni Nohteri
Parties
Oy Matkahuolto Ab (Buyer), Smartmile (Seller)
Transaction
Oy Matkahuolto Ab's acquisition of Smartmile’s entire network of 148 parcel lockers in Finland.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Oy Matkahuolto Ab

Heidi Haanpää

Agda Vähä-Piikkiö

Karoliina Lempiäinen

Vivi Jaatinen

Jesper Nevalainen

Wilhelm Sanmark

Ville Säteri

Heikki Majamaa

Oona Eerola

Mikko Tavast
Parties:
Vitec Software Group AB (publ), Codea Oy
Transaction:
Vitec’s agreement to acquire all shares in the Finnish software company Codea Oy
Deal value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ)

Rabbe Sittnikow

Oona Eerola

Wilhelm Sanmark
Parties:
Finnlines Plc
Transaction:
Counsel to Finnlines Plc in its ERP programme where Finnlines will transfer its finance operations to cloud-based Oracle Fusion ERP.
Value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to Finnlines Plc

Jesper Nevalainen

Lasse Riski

Simon Mittler

Wilhelm Sanmark
Parties:
Sega Europe Limited and SEGA Corporation (Buyers) Rovio Entertainment Corporation (Target)
Transaction:
Counsel to Sega Europe Limited and SEGA Corporation in the recommended public cash tender offer for all shares and options in Rovio Entertainment Corporation.
Deal value:
Approximately EUR 706 million
Role:
Counsel to Sega Europe Limited and SEGA Corporation

Sonja Siggberg

Jon Termonen

Sofi Lehtinen

Claes Backström

Samuel Åkerlund

Satu Kokko

Viola Karjalainen

Heidi Haanpää

Mikko Huimala

Annika Grönholm

Panu Siitonen

Hilma Mäkitalo-Saarinen

Wilhelm Sanmark

Johanna Haltia-Tapio

Ingrid Remmelgas

Karoliina Kaartinen

Monika Parkkinen

Hanna-Mari Mudi
Parties
Nordic Metal Holdings (Buyer), Alumeco Group (Target)
Transaction
Hannes Snellman advised Nordic Metal Holdings in its acquisition of Alumeco Group, a metal wholesaler primarily within aluminum.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Nordic Metal Holdings

Rabbe Sittnikow

Santeri Jääskeläinen

Wilhelm Sanmark

Anniina Somppi

Hilma Mäkitalo-Saarinen
Parties:
Vitec Software Group AB (publ), Oy Raisoft Ltd
Transaction
Vitec’s acquisition of all shares in Oy Raisoft Ltd
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ)

Rabbe Sittnikow

Wilhelm Sanmark
Parties
Stora Enso Oyj, UPM-Kymmene Group, Metsä Group, Sonoco-Alcore, other sellers (Sellers), Stena Recycling Oy (Buyer), Encore Ympäristöpalvelut Oy (Target)
Transaction
Sale of Encore Ympäristöpalvelut Oy to Stena Recycling Oy
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Stora Enso Oyj, UPM-Kymmene Group, Metsä Group, Sonoco-Alcore, and other sellers

Tuire Kuronen

Susanna Purovirta

Päivi Tammilehto

Klaus Metsä-Simola

Anna Mäkinen

Wilhelm Sanmark

Panu Vikberg
Parties:
Sitowise (buyer), Bitcomp Oy (target)
Transaction:
Counsel to Sitowise in its acquisition of Bitcomp Oy
Deal Value:
Value not public
Role:
Counsel to Sitowise

Lasse Riski

Anniina Järvinen

Aki Salmela

Anna Nyberg

Wilhelm Sanmark

Anniina Somppi
Parties
IK Partners (Buyer), Intera Fund II Ky, Intera Fund III Ky, management and other minority shareholders (Sellers), Renta Group Oy (Target)
Transaction
Intera Partners’ sale of Renta Group Oy to IK Partners
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Intera Partners

Antti Nyberg

Pauliina Sutinen

Jesper Nevalainen

Wilhelm Sanmark

Mikko Huimala
Parties
Virala Acquisition Company Plc, Purmo Group Ltd
Transaction
Virala Acquisition Company Plc's merger with Purmo Group Ltd.
Deal Value
EUR 685 million
Role
Counsel to Virala Acquisition Company Plc

Sonja Siggberg

Anniina Järvinen

Linnea Lehtonen

Tommi Kovero

Tero Pikkarainen

Heikki Vesikansa

Stefan Stellato

Isabella Kartila

Antti Nyberg

Pauliina Sutinen

Axel Hård af Segerstad

Wilhelm Sanmark

Mikko Huimala

Jenni Heurlin
Memberships and Positions of Trust
- Member of the Association of Finnish Lawyers
Education and Professional Background
- Associate, Hannes Snellman, 2021–
- Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 2021
- Knowledge Management Trainee, Hannes Snellman, 2020
- Legal Trainee, Chubb, 2018–2019
- Junior Trainee, Borenius, 2017–2018