OX2 – Offshore Wind Farm Projects

OX2 – Offshore Wind Farm Projects

We provide top-tier legal services for all stages of infrastructure and industrial projects.

Our team has advised in many pioneering and highly complex infrastructure and industrial projects in Finland.

We will guide you through the regulatory framework for your investment in Finland. Starting from the planning phase, we will anticipate the duration of your project’s planning and permitting process and the risks it may involve. We can also help you to prevent and minimise these risks by efficiently preparing your permit applications and project contracts. If your project leads to new or updated regulation, we can make sure your voice is heard in the legislative process.

Our team’s competence covers:

  • Regulatory and permitting matters
  • Supervision of interests in legislative processes
  • Joint venture and other project agreements
  • Legal risk analysis
  • Legal strategies for EIA processes

Latest references

Suomen Aurinkovoima – Financing arrangement to build solar parks
Castrén & Snellman acted as legal advisor to Suomen Aurinkovoima Oy and its owners in a financing tender process and a financing arrangement implemented with Danske Bank to secure financing for the company’s future solar park projects. Suomen Aurinkovoima, established by Oulun Seudun Sähkö, Oulun Energia, Vantaan Energia and Savon Voima, is a company focused on increasing domestic solar power. The company manages solar park projects from planning to implementation and maintenance, and its goal is to build dozens of new solar parks across Finland by 2030.
Case published 22.10.2025
Merger of Oomi and Lumme Energia
We are acting as the joint legal advisor to Oomi Oy and Lumme Energia Oy in a transaction whereby Lumme Energia will merge with Oomi. As from the completion of the merger, the combined entity will be the largest electricity retail and service company in the Finnish market. In 2024, Oomi reported a turnover of EUR 373.9 million and had approximately 110 employees. Lumme Energia’s turnover for the same year was approximately EUR 314.6 million and it had approximately 50 employees. The transaction is primarily driven by the recent developments in the electricity market and the strategic goal to develop competitive products and services. Another key objective is to further enhance the customer experience, which is a shared value between the two companies. As a result of the merger, Lumme Energia’s customers will transfer to Oomi, and Lumme Energia will become one of Oomi’s shareholders. The completion of the transaction is subject to an approval by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority.
Case published 29.8.2025
Nevel – Acquisition of Labio’s business
We advised Nevel Oy in its acquisition of the business of Labio Oy. Lahti Aqua Oy and Salpakierto Oy sold their entire shareholdings in Labio to Nevel, expanding Nevel’s already significant biogas portfolio. The transaction will have no impact on Lahti Aqua’s water utility operations or Salpakierto’s municipal waste management responsibilities. Labio’s operations and customer relationships will continue as before. ‘This partnership is a natural next step for us as we continue investing in sustainable material efficiency and renewable energy solutions. By integrating Labio’s comprehensive offerings and expertise, we can provide customers with a strong platform for material circularity. We are also strengthening our market position as one of Finland’s leading material efficiency solution providers,’ says Ville Koikkalainen, Director of Industrial and Biogas Business at Nevel. Nevel is an energy infrastructure company offering advanced, climate-positive solutions for industry and real estate. It operates more than 130 energy production plants and manages over 40 district heating networks. Nevel’s annual turnover is EUR 150 million, and it employs 190 experts in Finland, Sweden and Estonia.
Case published 16.7.2025
Netel Group – Sale of Finnish Operations
We advised Netel Group, a Nasdaq Stockholm-listed contracting company, on the sale of its Finnish operations, Netel Oy, to a group of private investors. The divestment forms part of Netel Group’s strategic realignment. In January 2025, Netel Group announced its decision to exit the Finnish market in order to concentrate on its core markets in Sweden and Norway and growth markets in Germany and the UK. Netel Group is a leading provider of services in the development and maintenance of critical infrastructure within Infraservices, Power and Telecom across Northern Europe. The company has been listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2021.
Case published 1.7.2025
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Article published 2.10.2025 – Environment, Energy & Green Transition Fingrid extends restrictions on new energy storage facility connections in Southern Finland until 2029
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 Article published 15.5.2025 – Environment, Energy & Green Transition Latest regulatory developments for renewable energy in Finland
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 Article published 7.4.2025 – Private Equity Tax credit for major clean transition investments passed in Parliament – application period until 29 August 2025
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 Article published 4.10.2024 – Environment, Energy & Green Transition Government proposal for an act on offshore wind power in the exclusive economic zone submitted to Parliament
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