Despite the volatile economic situation, the Finnish market for IPOs, share and bond issues continued to be active in 2015. To our pleasure, both issuers and manager banks trusted Castrén & Snellman’s solid expertise. During the year, we acted successfully as legal advisor in a total of 21 capital markets issues in Finland.
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Castrén & Snellman Legal Advisor in a Total of 21 Capital Markets Issues in 2015
Janne Lauha
Clients appreciate our extensive and well integrated capital markets team, which is the largest in Finland. We seek creatively innovative solutions, and we have also had a key role in the invigoration of the Finnish IPO market in recent years. In addition to issues, our expertise covers financial regulation and compliance and transactions in the financial sector, and we have also long-term experience of developing the Finnish securities market infrastructure. We are also currently involved in preparing an Issuer’s Handbook aimed at companies planning to list on the Helsinki Stock Exchange.
Our team is headed by Partners Merja Kivelä and Janne Lauha, who are well-known, long-standing experts on the market. The past year also saw the promotion of two senior associates:
Associates Hannu Huotilainen and Silvaliisa Virri are specialised in financial regulation, and Counsel Joni Painilainen has solid expertise in both capital markets and M&A. The team also includes Senior Associate Erika Saarela, Associates Niko Johansson, Erno Kaskinen and Aksu Tuominen, as well as Professional Support Lawyer Kristina Mirtti.
The capital markets team wishes everyone a successful and active year 2016!
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We advised Efima Oyj on the sale of its AI business to Better Care Technologies Oy. The transaction included Efima’s Moiva AI platform developed for the care sector, the related technology and brand, customer contracts, and the experts working in the business. Efima is a Finnish digital company that supports the sustainable growth of large and mid-sized companies by streamlining their business processes and by creating competitive advantage through the innovative use of artificial intelligence and data. The company has nearly 200 experts based in Helsinki and Tampere.
Case published 21.9.2026
Neoen – Sale of data centre
We advised Neoen Renewables Finland Oy, part of the French Neoen Group, in its sale of a data centre project to a consortium consisting of international data centre developers and operators. This marked Neoen’s first data centre development project in Finland. Founded in 2008, Neoen is one of the world’s leading independent renewable energy producers. The company operates in 15 countries. It develops, finances, builds, owns, and operates solar power plants, wind farms, and battery storage systems. Neoen Group is owned by global alternative asset manager Brookfield Corporation.
Case published 17.9.2026
Jolt Capital and Tesi – Investment in VEV
We advised Jolt Capital and Tesi in connection with their investment in VEV, a leading provider of commercial fleet electrification solutions. The investment, led by Jolt Capital with Tesi as co-investor, will support VEV’s next phase of growth and expansion across Europe. As part of the transaction, VEV became an independent company following the acquisition of Vitol’s stake in the business. Founded by Vitol, VEV provides integrated fleet electrification solutions combining fleet strategy, charging infrastructure, energy supply and operational services. Through its VEV IQ platform, the company supports more than 6,000 commercial electric vehicles across Europe and has been deployed across more than 600 sites spanning the transport, logistics and waste sectors. Jolt Capital is a private equity firm focused on growth investments in European deeptech companies. Tesi is a Finnish state-owned investment company that promotes Finnish business and economic growth through investments. We advised Jolt Capital and Tesi on the equity financing and structuring aspects of the transaction. International law firm Goodwin advised the investors on the acquisition of VEV.
Case published 10.9.2026
VR Group – Intellectual property matters
VR-Group Plc is a transport and logistics group owned by the Finnish State, operating passenger and freight rail transport in Finland with activities also in the Swedish market. VR Group provides passenger, logistics and maintenance services with over 160 years’ experience in developing responsible transport of the future. We advise VR Group in intellectual property matters as part of the company’s wider brand protection efforts. Our assignments have included advice on copyright, design rights and trademarks, focusing on the protection of the company’s visual identity – including its distinctive green colour – in connection with transport services as part of a comprehensive IP protection strategy. VR Group’s consistent brand building has also received recognition, including the Finland Chamber of Commerce’s Brand of the Year award in 2026. In the competition, brands were viewed comprehensively from various perspectives, including their story, strategic role, brand renewal ability and intellectual property protection. The jury found that VR had understood the importance of the protection of its brand as part of a comprehensive business strategy.
Case published 9.9.2026