Castrén & Snellman promoted Anu Aaltonen to Senior Counsel in its Competition & Procurement practice as of 1 April 2026. She is an experienced competition law specialist with deep expertise across the full breadth of the field.
22.4.2026
Newly promoted senior counsel Anu Aaltonen is a leading expert in challenging competition law matters
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Anu joined Castrén & Snellman in 2021 and has since built a strong reputation for delivering clear, strategic advice on some of the most demanding competition law matters. Her ability to cut through complexity and provide clients with practical, commercially grounded guidance has made her a trusted adviser across a wide range of issues, including cartel investigations, dominance matters, self-assessments and M&A-related competition questions.
‘Anu’s strategic thinking and ability to grasp the big picture set her apart, particularly in the most demanding competition law matters. Navigating that level of complexity with clarity and confidence requires exceptional skill, and Anu does it consistently. This promotion is a well-deserved recognition of her expertise and her consistent and dedicated work for our clients,’ says partner Jussi Nieminen, Head of Competition & Procurement.
Anu has an exceptional depth of experience. Before joining Castrén & Snellman, she worked as counsel at another law firm for over a decade, developing a comprehensive understanding of competition law in practice. She has also gained experience from the European Commission. In her new role, Anu will take on broader responsibilities, continuing to advise clients on complex competition matters while also playing an active part in developing the team and driving the growth of the practice.
Competition law is never straightforward, but that is what keeps it interesting. I am genuinely excited about this new role, and above all, very happy to working alongside this team of exceptional people. I look forward to everything we will continue to achieve together – for our clients and for the practice. – Anu Aaltonen
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