Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Finland
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Provided by Hannes Snellman
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.
Chambers Review
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.
Notable Practitioners
Heikki Vesikansa has a broad tax practice, covering both contentious and non-contentious mandates including M&A tax advice, audit programmes and investment structuring.
Managing associate Jenni Parviainen enters the rankings following noteworthy market recognition. She assists with the tax aspects of M&A and capital markets transactions.
"She's able to grasp the task at hand very quickly and easily."