16.3.2023

Castrén & Snellman top ranked in Chambers Europe 2023: Lawyers ‘have a great understanding of the clients’ commercial needs’ and ‘help the clients position themselves better strategically’

Castrén & Snellman’s strategic role and comprehensive approach has once again convinced our clients, and Chambers Europe has ranked us among Finland’s best law firms in its annual publication.

Castrén & Snellman’s services were placed in the top two bands in 11 of the surveyed categories, and 29 of our leading experts were ranked.

These results showcase our role as the forerunners of demanding legal services in mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution and the full scope of business law. In addition, Castrén & Snellman was shortlisted again for Finland Law Firm of the Year in the Chambers Europe Awards 2023.

Here are a few of the client comments we received:

Banking & Finance – Band  1:

‘They have a great understanding of our commercial needs and provide to-the-point advice, helping us to position ourselves better strategically. Their extremely quick response time and problem-solving mindset are also much appreciated.’

Capital Markets – Band 2:

‘The team is well structured, with a variety of skills and experience and a good understanding of the business expectations.’

Corporate/M&A – Band 2:

‘Castrén & Snellman possesses top-notch legal and business skills combined with highly effective project management skills.’

Dispute Resolution – Band 1:

‘Castrén & Snellman are very hands-on and deeply involved in the details. They understand the commercial realities of the case, what they want to achieve, and what needs to be done to achieve the end results.’

Energy & Natural Resources – Band 1:

‘Castrén & Snellman has a broad understanding of relevant topics at a national and regional level.’

Restructuring/Insolvency – Band 1:

‘They are to the point every time and focused on getting a result.’

Employment – Band 2:

‘The Castrén & Snellman team have a strong understanding of employment law with a pragmatic business mindset.’

‘The firm has been my trusted partner for many years. They have developed their team systematically and they have a good team no matter the need. Both the responsiveness and service are excellent.’

Intellectual Property Band 2:

‘Castrén & Snellman has an excellent understanding of the Finnish market.’

‘The lawyers strongly push their client’s best interests.’

Competition/European Law – Band 2:

‘The team are diligent and experienced.’ ‘The lawyers are friendly and responsive.’

Real Estate – Band 2:

‘The team apply a very diligent approach and presented a very sophisticated way of solving complex matters.’

‘Castrén & Snellman is efficient and flexible in solving customers’ problems.’

TMT – Band 2

‘Their teams are versatile, led by partners who are at the top of their game.’

‘Castrén & Snellman’s team provides a timely service with a flexible, can-do attitude. They are capable of handling complex assignments, and facilitate and drive processes in a comprehensive way.’

The rankings are based on client feedback, supplemented by background information provided by law firms. For a more detailed look at the rankings, please visit the Chambers and Partners website.

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