Chambers Europe ranked a total of eight of Castrén & Snellman’s services in Band 1 in its 2016 publication, published on 25 April 2016. Chambers Europe surveyed 13 practice areas in Finland. Our St Petersburg office was also ranked. The 2016 edition of Chambers Global, released earlier in March, ranked our Banking & Finance and Dispute resolution services in Band 1.
25.4.2016
Chambers Europe Ranked Eight of Castrén & Snellman’s Services in Band 1
Castrén & Snellman’s lawyers have held leading positions in Chambers Europe and Chambers Global for years. This year, Chambers listed 43 of our experts. The rankings are based on background information provided by the law firms surveyed and, particularly, on feedback from their clients. Here are a few examples of our clients’ comments:
Banking & Finance: “These lawyers know us, they know our cases, the way we work, the way we think – it’s easy with this firm.”
Competition/European Law: “What makes it a top law firm is that it clearly has the strongest team. You never get a B-league person on the job, whether it’s partner or associate.”
Dispute Resolution: “The lawyers are very helpful and we have a relationship that I value very much; you can call them and start a discussion right off.”
Employment: “Working with these lawyers has always been easy and successful. They reply to enquiries immediately and give clear and sound advice: they always have time for their customers.”
Energy & Natural Resources: “The service has been very business-minded. The lawyers pay attention to detail and are good at focusing on the essentials.”
Restructuring/Insolvency: “I go to Castrén for major cases when I need the firepower, as it has a strong team.”
Shipping: “The lawyers are careful – they do the smartest thing in each situation. They adopt not a dogmatic approach but do the most feasible thing.”
TMT: “It’s a big team on the IT side in Finland. Its lawyers are very knowledgeable and know the industry – I’ve always been satisfied.”
See all the rankings in detail on Chambers and Partners’ website.
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