Castrén & Snellman appoints competition law expert Kiti Karvinen as Partner

‘We are delighted to welcome Kiti to Castrén & Snellman’s partnership. Her deep expertise in competition law – especially M&A-related advice – strengthens our ability to support clients through multi-faceted transactions. As a full-service law firm, we are committed to supporting our clients’ growth by continuously developing our services to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex commercial and regulatory landscape’, Managing Partner Jarno Tanhuanpää says.

During her extensive career Kiti has helped our clients to secure merger control clearances in numerous landmark transactions. In addition to her vast experience in complex merger control proceedings, she regularly advises our clients on all aspects of EU and Finnish competition law. She has also assisted several clients during investigations conducted by competition authorities.

‘Kiti is a versatile lawyer and a trusted advisor to our clients. Her appointment as partner further broadens our ability to provide clear guidance through complex regulation and help our clients achieve their strategic objectives with confidence. She is an excellent strategic advisor who guides clients through M&A deals, securing competition clearance and navigating the evolving landscape. Clients praise Kiti’s work, and she is a greatly appreciated key player in our growing team’, enthuses Partner Jussi Nieminen, head of Competition & Procurement.

Kiti Karvinen, who joined Castrén & Snellman in 2015, has strengthened her business understanding during a secondment to a large Finnish company that is part of an international group. Kiti also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in EU Competition Law from King’s College, London.

‘I am truly honoured to be appointed as a partner at Castrén & Snellman. Having been part of this firm for most of my career, I have had the privilege of working alongside talented colleagues and supporting our clients through some of their most significant cases. Competition law plays an important role in transactions and business decisions nowadays, and I am excited to continue helping our clients achieve their goals whilst tackling regulatory challenges’, Kiti rejoices.

In addition to her client work, Kiti is active in her field of expertise both in Finland and internationally, currently serving as a member of the competition law expertise group of the Finnish Bar Association and a Non-Governmental Advisor in the International Competition Network’s Merger Working Group.