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 joined Hannes Snellman in 2020.
References
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
Anton Falkenberg
Anna-Emilia Vuorenmaa
Markus Bremer
Janne Veneranta
Josefina Aalto
Jesper Nevalainen
Panu Siitonen
Lasse Riski
Maria Aholainen
Wilhelm Sanmark
Simon Mittler
Johanna Haltia-Tapio
Annika Sillanpää
Oona Eerola
Essi Svartling
Noora Britschgi
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
Oliver Vesterlund
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
Risto Ojakoski
Wilhelm Sanmark
Anniina Somppi
Hilma Mäkitalo-Saarinen
Tiia Mäki
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
Risto Ojakoski
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
Joonas Vartia
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
Mikael Lustig
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
Roosa Väre
Antti Nyberg
Pauliina Sutinen
Risto Ojakoski
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
Oliver Vesterlund
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
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