Chambers Europe has ranked Castrén & Snellman’s services among the best in Finland in its 2026 publication, highlighting our strategic role and comprehensive approach in client work.
19.3.2026
Castrén & Snellman highly ranked in Chambers Europe 2026, shortlisted for Finland Firm of the Year
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Our services achieved top rankings in 12 different categories, and 31 of our experts were acknowledged as leaders in their fields. The rankings place special emphasis on client feedback, supplemented by background information provided by law firms.
These results showcase our role as the forerunners of demanding legal services in the full scope of business law. We are also happy to share that Castrén & Snellman was shortlisted again for Finland Law Firm of the Year in the Chambers Europe Awards 2026.
Highlights of the feedback we received
Dispute Resolution – Band 1:
Castrén & Snellman demonstrates excellent case strategy, strong knowledge of the law and the ability to manage complex cases with many witnesses and experts.
Banking & Finance – Band 1:
The team understands the business, is committed and applies the correct amount and type of resources.
Corporate/M&A – Band 2:
The team takes to tasks quickly, works swiftly and seeks good solutions for the company.
TMT – Band 2
Castrén & Snellman has a customer-centric and practical approach, and is not afraid of innovation and making the work more efficient. The team is easy and pleasant to work with.
Energy & Natural Resources – Band 2:
The Castrén & Snellman team is approachable and able to translate its knowledge of the legal market into practical and commercial advice.
Employment – Band 2:
Castren’s employment law department has a truly unique combination of top legal skills and a commercial mindset, seeking solutions rather than conflict.
Real Estate – Band 2:
The team is distinguished for its responsiveness, commercial awareness and trustworthiness. Its instincts and intuition about what is important to the client are on an exceptional level.
Capital Markets – Band 3:
Everyone there is nice to work with, easy to approach, supportive and practical.
Restructuring/Insolvency – Band 2:
Castrén & Snellman’s combination of proactive communication and genuine insight into the client’s business clearly distinguishes it.
Intellectual Property – Band 2:
The team has a good understanding of the local market and the global business. The lawyers have great legal minds and a practical way of delivering advice, tailor-made for our needs.
Competition/European Law – Band 2:
The department stands out for its quick and expert familiarisation with matters, combined with its ability to identify business needs
Tax – Band 2:
The team has strong knowledge of the topic and provides excellent customer service and delivery of results.
For a more detailed look at the rankings, please visit the Chambers and Partners website.
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