'"The firm was excellent, with great knowledge and expertise." "The team was very conversant with local regulations concerning prospectuses in local markets."...Maria Lassenius...has been increasingly visible in the market since becoming partner in early 2011. A source comments: "She's tough, diligent, and one to watch for the future."'

Chambers Europe 2012

'...Highly experienced team has close relationships with several major Nordic and international banks...Practice head Henrik Mattson provides an ‘extremely analytical performance for the large and sensitive matters’, and is recommended along with the much-praised Matti Engelberg and Markus Bremer.'

Legal500, 2012

'Interviewees mention practice head Henrik Mattson as the "number-one guy" for banking and finance at the firm and praise his "hands-on, flexible and pragmatic" approach. "Multi-talented" Markus Bremer is viewed as particularly strong in restructuring finance. Sources appreciate his "proactive and constructive" advice and technical and negotiation skills. "He thinks of everything, not just financing but competition as well, and has a broad view of the issues," say respondents. Matti Engelberg is praised for his knowledge of prospectus regulations and has an excellent reputation for advising clients on the borrower side. Jari Tukiainen is noted for his work with private equity houses...Klaus Ilmonen is a New York-qualified Finnish lawyer and heads the firm's capital markets division, where he specialises in corporate transactions involving public corporations. He has considerable experience in various aspects of takeovers, as well as cross-border work and rights offerings.'

Chambers Global 2012

'"It is our top firm for finance," says a regular client of a number of firms: "We are very comfortable with them and our cooperation has been going for many years." Markus Bremer, Henrik Mattson and Matti Engelberg are well recognised leaders in the field, with Bremer, the newest of the three partners, being described by peers as "a very bright individual and good to work with". Engelberg continues to be one of the market's key individuals for all types of lending and syndicated lending.'

IFLR1000, 2012

’Henrik Mattson is the partner in charge of the practice. “Confident and tough in a good way,” he continues to be one of Finland's foremost finance experts. Matti Engelberg is recognised for his in-house background and high visibility in deals, while Jari Tukiainen's broad practice includes investment and securities regulatory work. Markus Bremer is “easy to work with” and “deals with matters in a timely manner,” say interviewees.’

Chambers Europe, 2011

"Hannes Snellman Attorneys at Law Ltd’s pan-Nordic resources and numerous experts attract sophisticated international mandates as well as Finland’s largest deals... Clients rate the firm’s project management and ‘innovative legal solutions’, led by ‘very experienced debt lawyer’ Henrik Mattson."

Legal500, 2011

'Henrik Mattson is the head of the banking and finance team at Hannes Snellman. Observers are impressed by his professional attitude and commanding presence. Matti Engelberg wins client applause for "his extensive knowledge and experience." Jari Tukiainen is a prominent figure in his firm’s international ventures. Sources commend Markus Bremer for being “very professional, responsive and he knows his business very well.”'

Chambers Global 2011

'"The firm is very good, we have used them on several occasions and we go back to them on a regular basis because we like the service they provide," says a client.'

'Clients and peers praise [Henrik] Mattson for his approach. "He is pro-active and thinks out of the box," says one client. A rival partner adds, "Henrik is a dominating lawyer on the banking side; he is very pragmatic and very thorough. I admire his approach."'

IFLR1000, 2011

'This large firm is held in high esteem for its strong banking and finance and capital markets departments. The 17-member department is among the biggest in Finland.'

'Henrik Mattson supervises the team and is described as “one of the best practitioners in the market.”'

'Specialist partner Jari Tukiainen has expertise in relevant regulatory matters and is described by clients as “deal-oriented and not afraid of finding out new ways to solve problems.”'

'Sources single out younger partner Markus Bremer for his increasing visibility in deals.'

Chambers Europe 2010

'Hannes Snellman Attorneys at Law Ltd’s international credibility and "expert" individuals, including practice head Henrik Mattson, Markus Bremer and Matti Engelberg, attract Finland’s headline instructions.

Clients appreciate the "excellent industry knowledge".'

Legal 500, 2010

"I think their banking team is very quick, efficient and on top of the market," says one client.  

"I have worked with them recently," says one client. "I think it is a very professional and well-organised firm. Efficient and client-driven."  

"I like using them since a lot of my transactions are cross-border work," says another client.

Henrik "Mattson is very senior, very experienced," says one client. "I have always been very satisfied. He knows what the client wants and when the client wants it."  

Markus "Bremer is very energetic, young and creative," says a client about Bremer. "I think you should keep an eye on him. He is definitely up and coming."  

IFLR 1000, 2010