14.3.2024

Top rankings for Castrén & Snellman’s services in Chambers Europe 2024

Castrén & Snellman’s full-service strategy has once again earned accolades from our clients: Chambers Europe has recognised our firm as one of the leading law firms in Finland in its latest annual report.

Our services achieved top rankings in 12 different categories, and 27 of our experts were acknowledged as leaders in their fields.

This acknowledgment reaffirms Castrén & Snellman’s position as a trailblazer in delivering exceptional legal services, spanning corporate transactions, dispute resolution, and the entire spectrum of business law. Moreover, we are honoured to be shortlisted once again for Finland Firm of the Year in the Chambers Europe Awards 2024.

Here are some excerpts from the feedback we received:

Banking & Finance – Band 1:

‘The lawyers are good at finding ways to proceed in situations where it seems that no way out will be found. They always have time to discuss and give guidance on matters.’

Capital Markets – Band 2:

‘The team has excellent knowledge. The lawyers always put the client’s interests first and are fully aware of the current market situation.’

Competition/European Law – Band 2:

‘The team provides pragmatic legal advice without taking any shortcuts, and is extremely knowledgeable within the legal fields.’

Corporate/M&A – Band 2:

‘Castrén & Snellman provides pragmatic legal advice without taking any shortcuts. The lawyers are extremely knowledgeable within their legal fields, about the different practice areas and about the Finnish and Nordic market.’

Dispute Resolution – Band 1:

‘The dispute resolution team at Castrén & Snellman are highly qualified and skilled, and able to handle complex matters while also taking into account the strategic and business aspects.’

Employment – Band 2:

‘The practice is extremely responsive, providing very direct and business-like advice.’

Energy & Natural Resources – Band 1:

‘Castrén & Snellman has a strong team with versatile competence which enables them to handle complex cases. The needed expertise is always there.’

Intellectual Property – Band 2:

‘Castrén & Snellman are amazing. Their advice is very pragmatic and adapted to our business needs. It comes with additional information and is detailed.’

Real Estate – Band 2:

‘The firm has broad expertise and the ability to serve clients on basically any legal topic, including complex situations.’

Restructuring/Insolvency – Band 1:

‘Castrén & Snellman is one of the highest quality law firms in Finland.’

Tax – Band 3:

‘Castrén & Snellman has wide-ranging expertise in cross-border tax planning and transactions. The law firm offers a full-service approach to clients through integration with other practice groups, including its well-reputed finance and corporate teams.’

TMT – Band 2

‘Castrén & Snellman has a respected practice with noteworthy expertise in data privacy and protection issues.’

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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