Services

Defence

We provide comprehensive expertise and legal services tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of the defence sector. Our team of senior professionals brings a wealth of experience and deep understanding of the defence landscape, ensuring our ability to provide the highest quality guidance and support in this critical sector.

In addition to published references, our expertise covers several non-published mandates for various government agencies and private companies.

  • Strategic legal support on a wide range of defence-related matters, including various complex contractual arrangements, procurement processes, and regulatory compliance.
  • Our team of lawyers who are security-cleared by Finnish government agencies allow us to start working without delay on assignments that may include classified information.
  • Advice to clients on regulatory compliance and risk management, helping them to adhere to strict defence regulations and mitigate potential risks.
  • Thorough assessments to ensure our clients operate within legal frameworks while achieving their strategic objectives.
  • Assistance to clients in drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts with government entities and private sector partners based on our experience in the defence procurement process.
  • Expertise in handling high-value, sophisticated procurement projects to ensure our clients secure advantageous terms and maintain strong contractual relationships.
  • A proficient team of lawyers advising on mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures within the defence sector.
  • Comprehensive due diligence, structuring transactions to meet regulatory requirements and strategic goals, and ensuring seamless integration post-acquisition.
  • We understand that protecting intellectual property and data is paramount in an industry driven by innovation.
  • Specialised services in IP and data protection, technology transfer, and cybersecurity, ensuring our clients' innovations are safeguarded and their competitive edge is maintained.
  • Our skilled litigators are adept at representing clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings.
  • Resolving conflicts efficiently and effectively, safeguarding our clients’ interests and preserving their reputations.
  • Experience in solving commercial disputes, which helps us consider important dispute avoidance aspects on a pre-emptive basis when drafting and negotiating contracts.

References

Parties:

Transdigm Group

Transaction:

Transdigm Group's sale of Mastsystem Int’l Oy to Lagercantz Group

Deal value: 

Value not public

Role:

Finnish counsel to Transdigm Group

Rabbe Sittnikow

Rabbe Sittnikow

Partner
rabbe.sittnikow@hannessnellman.com
Saga Rekonen

Saga Rekonen

Associate
saga.rekonen@hannessnellman.com

Parties 

State of Finland and its Defence Forces

Transaction 

Counsel to the State of Finland and its Defence Forces in the project to procure a fighter aircraft system to replace its current fleet of 64 F/A-18 Hornet aircraft.

Deal value 

EUR 10 billion

Role 

Counsel to the State of Finland and its Defence Forces.

Rabbe Sittnikow

Rabbe Sittnikow

Partner
rabbe.sittnikow@hannessnellman.com
Maria Landtman

Maria Landtman

Partner
maria.landtman@hannessnellman.com
Katja Perätalo

Katja Perätalo

Partner
katja.peratalo@hannessnellman.com
Emmi Nuutila

Emmi Nuutila

Senior Associate
emmi.nuutila@hannessnellman.com
Jesper Nevalainen

Jesper Nevalainen

Partner
jesper.nevalainen@hannessnellman.com
Markus Manninen

Markus Manninen

Partner
markus.manninen@hannessnellman.com
Olli Mäkelä

Olli Mäkelä

Counsel
olli.makela@hannessnellman.com
Mikko Huimala

Mikko Huimala

Partner
mikko.huimala@hannessnellman.com
Antti Nyberg

Antti Nyberg

Partner
antti.nyberg@hannessnellman.com
Matias Moberg

Matias Moberg

Managing Associate
matias.moberg@hannessnellman.com
Anni Ollus

Anni Ollus

Senior Legal Assistant
anni.ollus@hannessnellman.com
Nora Mansikka

Nora Mansikka

Legal Assistant
nora.mansikka@hannessnellman.com
Jessica Riipi

Jessica Riipi

HR Coordinator
jessica.riipi@hannessnellman.com

Parties

State of Finland (Seller), Patria Oyj (Target), Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (Buyer)

Transaction

The Finnish government's sale of 49.9% of its shares in Patria Oyj to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS

Deal Value

EUR 272 million

Role

Counsel to Patria and its shareholder

Panu Siitonen

Panu Siitonen

Partner
panu.siitonen@hannessnellman.com
Rabbe Sittnikow

Rabbe Sittnikow

Partner
rabbe.sittnikow@hannessnellman.com
Heikki Vesikansa

Heikki Vesikansa

Partner
heikki.vesikansa@hannessnellman.com
Johanna Haltia-Tapio

Johanna Haltia-Tapio

Specialist Partner
johanna.haltia-tapio@hannessnellman.com

Counsel to Patria and the Finnish Government in Patria’s repurchase of its own shares from Airbus, its previous minority owner.

Rabbe Sittnikow

Rabbe Sittnikow

Partner
rabbe.sittnikow@hannessnellman.com

Advising the French government-held defence company Eurenco in the divestment of its plant in Vihtavuori, Finland, to Nammo, a joint venture between Patria and the Norwegian government.

Other Security of Supply References

Parties 

Gasgrid Finland Oy

Transaction 

Counsel to Gasgrid Finland Oy in connecting Hamina LNG terminal to the Finnish natural gas transmission network

Deal value 

Value not public

Role 

Counsel to Gasgrid Finland Oy

 

 

Klaus Metsä-Simola

Klaus Metsä-Simola

Partner
klaus.metsa-simola@hannessnellman.com
Katja Heikkinen

Katja Heikkinen

Specialist Partner
katja.heikkinen@hannessnellman.com

Parties:

Gasgrid Finland Oy, Excelerate Energy

Transaction:

Gasgrid Finland Oy's chartering of an LNG Floating Storage and Regasification Unit from Excelerate Energy.

Deal Value:

EUR 460 million

Role:

Counsel to Gasgrid Finland Oy

Rabbe Sittnikow

Rabbe Sittnikow

Partner
rabbe.sittnikow@hannessnellman.com
Santeri Jääskeläinen

Santeri Jääskeläinen

Associate
santeri.jaaskelainen@hannessnellman.com
Heikki Majamaa

Heikki Majamaa

Specialist Partner
heikki.majamaa@hannessnellman.com
Mikko Huimala

Mikko Huimala

Partner
mikko.huimala@hannessnellman.com
Päivi Tammilehto

Päivi Tammilehto

Counsel
paivi.tammilehto@hannessnellman.com
Outi Jousi

Outi Jousi

Counsel
outi.jousi@hannessnellman.com
Annika Tiitola

Annika Tiitola

Associate
annika.tiitola@hannessnellman.com
Klaus Metsä-Simola

Klaus Metsä-Simola

Partner
klaus.metsa-simola@hannessnellman.com
Jesper Nevalainen

Jesper Nevalainen

Partner
jesper.nevalainen@hannessnellman.com
Lasse Riski

Lasse Riski

Specialist Partner
lasse.riski@hannessnellman.com
Anniina Hämäläinen

Anniina Hämäläinen

Legal Assistant
anniina.hamalainen@hannessnellman.com
Johanna Haltia-Tapio

Johanna Haltia-Tapio

Specialist Partner
johanna.haltia-tapio@hannessnellman.com
Anna Nyberg

Anna Nyberg

Senior Associate
anna.nyberg@hannessnellman.com

Main Contacts

Klaus Ilmonen

Partner, Doctor of Laws
klaus.ilmonen
@hannessnellman.com

Tuire Kuronen

Partner
tuire.kuronen
@hannessnellman.com

Maria Landtman

Partner
maria.landtman
@hannessnellman.com

Jesper Nevalainen

Partner
jesper.nevalainen
@hannessnellman.com

Katja Perätalo

Partner
katja.peratalo
@hannessnellman.com

Rabbe Sittnikow

Partner
rabbe.sittnikow
@hannessnellman.com

Anna-Maria Tamminen

Partner
anna-maria.tamminen
@hannessnellman.com

Team

Klaus Ilmonen

Klaus Ilmonen

Partner, Doctor of Laws
klaus.ilmonen@hannessnellman.com
Tuire Kuronen

Tuire Kuronen

Partner
tuire.kuronen@hannessnellman.com
Maria Landtman

Maria Landtman

Partner
maria.landtman@hannessnellman.com
Jesper Nevalainen

Jesper Nevalainen

Partner
jesper.nevalainen@hannessnellman.com
Katja Perätalo

Katja Perätalo

Partner
katja.peratalo@hannessnellman.com
Rabbe Sittnikow

Rabbe Sittnikow

Partner
rabbe.sittnikow@hannessnellman.com
Anna-Maria Tamminen

Anna-Maria Tamminen

Partner
anna-maria.tamminen@hannessnellman.com