Heli Tiimo

Conference Services Coordinator

Customer service has been close to my heart since I was a child, and luckily I have had the chance to make a long career in that industry. I have mostly worked in the restaurant industry but also as a sales representative, HR consultant and catering producer.

After all these years the smile still stays on and I truly enjoy my work where I can delight our customers with delicious food and unforgettable experiences. Castrén & Snellman is a work environment that I have been dreaming of. I get to put into practice the knowledge and skills I have learned during my career and to use my imagination, adventurous spirit and creativity on a daily basis.

I work in a 7-person conference service team with a group of innovative and cheerful colleagues. Together we make sure that everyone who visits the firm leaves with a smile on their face and a good taste in their mouth.

My responsibilities include daily conference services, evening events, and event planning with our marketing team. In my opinion, a successful customer service situation is genuine and exceeds expectations.

I prefer to spend my free time in good company, either in the hustle and bustle of the city in the search for culinary experiences or in the midst of nature just relaxing. I also love traveling and music.

I am currently on family leave.

Latest references

We advised Neste as it signed a EUR 150 million bilateral green term loan agreement with Danske Bank A/S, Finland Branch. The proceeds of the loan will be used to finance eligible assets and projects in accordance with Neste’s Green Finance Framework. The loan has a tenor of 24 months with one 12-months extension option of 12 months. Neste published a renewed Green Finance Framework in February 2024 to align future financing activities with market best practices and standards. In addition to renewable and circular solutions, Neste’s renewed framework includes renewable energy as an investment category. Longer term actions on ourNeste’s climate roadmap include scaling up new technologies and innovations, with focus on renewable hydrogen. Renewable hydrogen and other new technologies are estimated to have a reduction potential of 20% or more of the 2019 scope 1 &and 2 emission baseline by 2030. 
Case published 4.11.2024
We assisted Nrep in the development of a residential building that will be built adjacent to the Arabia Shopping Centre in north-eastern Helsinki. Our assignment included assisting in a financing arrangement for the residential building, together with corporate and real estate arrangements related to the project. This involved restructuring through share transactions and a demerger, a zoning change, a change of plot division, a joint arrangement, and a management division agreement. The new 16-storey residential building will consist of 188 Juli Living rental apartments and additional business premises on the street level. Once completed, the building will be one of the most energy-efficient residential buildings in Finland. The financing arrangement complies with Nrep’s sustainability targets. LEED Platinum certification will be applied for the project, while the previous two LEED Platinum certificates for residential buildings have been awarded to Nrep’s Herttoniemi and Friisilä sites.
Case published 28.10.2024
We acted as Finnish counsel to Pernod Ricard in the sale of a portfolio of local Nordic brands to Oy Hartwall Ab, an affiliate of the Danish group Royal Unibrew. Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and wine industry. The local portfolio of brands includes spirits, liqueurs and Finnish wine brands, the best-known being the liqueur Minttu, along with their related production assets based in Turku, Finland. The closing of the transaction remains subject to customary conditions.
Case published 21.10.2024
We advised Neste as it signed a EUR 200 million bilateral green term loan agreement with UniCredit Bank Austria AG. The proceeds of the loan will be used to finance eligible assets and projects in accordance with Neste’s Green Finance Framework. The loan has a tenor of six years. Neste published a renewed Green Finance Framework in February 2024 to align future financing activities with market best practices and standards. In addition to renewable and circular solutions, Neste’s renewed framework includes renewable energy as an investment category. Longer term actions on Neste’s climate roadmap include scaling up new technologies and innovations, with focus on renewable hydrogen. Renewable hydrogen and other new technologies are estimated to have a reduction potential of 20% or more of the 2019 scope 1 and 2 emission baseline by 2030. 
Case published 21.10.2024
We advised WithSecure Oyj in the sale of its open source data collection product and business to Patria Oyj. The divested business combining software and services falls outside WithSecure’s current strategy. Through the sale, WithSecure sharpens its focus on the Elements portfolio. WithSecure is a global cyber security company (listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki) with more than 35 years of industry experience. WithSecure offers partners flexible commercial models, ensuring mutual success across the dynamic cyber security landscape. Patria is an international company in the defence and security industry offering defence, security and aviation life cycle support services and technology solutions. As a result of the transaction, Patria will open a new office in Oulu and 10 WithSecure experts currently working in the business area will join Patria. 
Case published 30.9.2024
We assisted a prominent family-owned company in the incorporation of their business. Our clients appreciated the ability to discuss various possibilities with us, after which we conducted a detailed analysis of the options that seemed most viable. There were various factors to consider, ranging from corporate governance to international taxation, due to which the most attractive options from a Finnish tax perspective turned out to be less feasible in the overall analysis. In addition to our expertise, our clients were very satisfied with the comprehensive service they received beyond tax issues, delivered in a smooth and efficient manner through a single point of contact.
Case published 20.9.2024
We drafted a full set of shareholders’ agreements for family-owned associated companies to align and record the family members’ objectives within the companies. Developing and revising an ownership strategy usually requires extensive discussions at the ownership level. These discussions must identify the future prospects each owner sees and the owners’ capacity to commit to a coherent strategy. The discussions may involve difficult issues, but their resolution is essential for long-term ownership. We assisted the family in codifying the ownership strategy of associated companies into shareholders’ agreements. During this revision work, the owners received a useful snapshot of the drivers propelling the business forward.
Case published 10.9.2024
We advised A. Ahlström in establishing a corporate sustainability due diligence process plan which incorporates best practices and tailored solutions based on our expertise within relevant business sectors. Our comprehensive ESG offering also included tailored training for members of the investment team and management team and the board of directors of several portfolio companies. ‘The ESG team at Castrén & Snellman provided us with legal and practical advice around the ESG regulatory tsunami that we need to incorporate in our ESG work,’ comments Camilla Sågbom, Director, Sustainability and Communications, at A. Ahlström Oy. A. Ahlström is a family-owned industrial company, developing leading global specialist positions in Forest & Fiber and Environmental technology sectors.
Case published 5.9.2024