Castrén & Snellman was once again ranked among the top Finnish law firms in the Managing Intellectual Property (Managing IP) IP Stars rankings for 2022. In the 2022 Managing IP survey, our firm was ranked in the Patent and Trade Mark Contentious and Trade Mark Prosecution categories (Tier 2). In the Copyright category, our firm is among the recommended law firms.
11.10.2022
Managing IP 2022 Awards Six C&S Intellectual Property Lawyers
Hanna Paloheimo, Hilma-Karoliina Rozell, Kim Parviainen, Piia Raappana, Sakari Salonen & Tiina Orre
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On the private practice side, Head of IP Sakari Salonen was selected as a Patent and Trade Mark Star, and Hanna Paloheimo was selected as a Patent Star and ranked in Top 250 Women in IP. Managing IP also awarded Hilma–Karoliina Markkanen, Tiina Orre and Piia Raappana the title of Rising Star, and Kim Parviainen was named as a Notable Practitioner.
Managing IP’s IP Stars is the leading specialist guide to IP law firms and practitioners worldwide and the survey ranks leading firms practicing in intellectual property in over 70 jurisdictions.
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RevolutionRace – Acquisition of ICANIWILL
We acted as Finnish counsel to RVRC Holding AB (RevolutionRace) in its acquisition of 90.1% of the shares in ICANIWILL AB (ICIW). Mannheimer Swartling (Sweden) acted as lead counsel for RevolutionRace. ICIW, founded in Sweden in 2012, is a Swedish training apparel brand. RevolutionRace is a fast-growing Swedish outdoor brand offering multifunctional products to people with an active lifestyle. The company operates with a digital D2C business model reaching customers in approximately 40 countries. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2021.
Case published 14.7.2026
Special investment fund managed by Mandatum – Sale of PMK Building
We advised a special investment fund managed by Mandatum on the sale of the PMK Building, a mixed-use commercial property located in Tammela, Tampere. The property hosts dozens of tenants and offers, inter alia, warehouse, production and office premises.
Case published 13.7.2026
Suominen Corporation – Rights Issue
We advised Suominen Corporation in connection with its rights issue. The offering was oversubscribed, and the company raised gross proceeds of approximately EUR 28 million. We also advised Suominen in connection with the renegotiation of the terms of the company’s three-year EUR 100 million syndicated credit facility, under which the maturity was extended and headroom was added to the financial covenants. “I would like to thank our shareholders for their support and confidence in Suominen’s future. The completion of the Offering will enable us to accelerate the implementation of our Full Potential Program while strengthening our capital structure. Our transformation particularly focuses on enhancing the reliability and efficiency of our production and supply, and on reinforcing our commercial capabilities, allowing us to better meet the expectations of our customers and shareholders”, comments Charles Héaulmé, President and CEO of Suominen. Suominen is a nonwovens manufacturer operating in global markets. Suominen creates value by taking fiber raw materials and turning them into nonwovens that the company’s customers convert into both consumer and professional end products. Suominen’s vision is to be the frontrunner for nonwovens innovation and sustainability. Suominen’s net sales in 2025 were EUR 412.4 million and the company has almost 700 professionals working in Europe and in the Americas. Suominen’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
Case published 6.7.2026
Nordea Bank Abp and Avain Yhtiöt – A financing arrangement of a real estate portfolio
We acted as joint legal advisor for Nordea Bank Abp and Avain Yhtiöt in an approximately EUR 48 million financing arrangement which included facilities for refinancing of an existing real estate portfolio and also for acquisition and property development purposes. The financing arrangement strengthens Avain Yhtiöt’s objective to build and maintain a functional, safe and environmentally friendly living environment, as well as to develop the overall quality of housing and construction. Avain Yhtiöt is a Finnish group specialising in housing and housing-related services, construction contracting and new construction. Its goal is to build 1,000 new apartments per year in key growth areas in Finland.
Case published 2.7.2026