'...Mikko Heinonen...Peers describe him as "an excellent lawyer, with a very good approach to clients and work."...Sources single out partner Riikka Rannikko for praise: "She's really precise, gets straight to the point, and always looks after the interests of her client." Another says: "If she has read the documents you don't need to scrutinise them yourself."...Clients applaud practice head Klaus Ilmonen's depth of knowledge and expertise in capital markets-related issues. "He's very hands on, pays a lot of attention to detail, and there's only a limited amount of drafting required when he's involved," according to clients.'

Chambers Europe 2012

'‘Among the best in the market on every count’, and ‘second to none in relation to response times, industry knowledge and advice’. Co-head Klaus Ilmonen is ‘an excellent capital markets lawyer’.'

Legal500, 2012

'Hannes is an all-round tier one firm in Finland. Clients give strong feedback and both Mikko Heinonen and Klaus Ilmonen are highly respected by competitors. Ilmonen is recommended for his "practical approach [and] fairly good business-like model". "When we cannot make mistakes I go to them and I feel comfortable," says a client, "the quality of work is excellent."
According to another client: "They have a good team for capital markets, the best in Finland; they have a clearer view of the direction to take than others." A third client compliments the team's faithfulness to deadlines: "They try to do everything on time. They have a good project culture [and are] sensitive to how to organise a project timeline."'

IFLR1000, 2012

’Mikko Heinonen is praised for his innovative and service-minded approach. Klaus Ilmonen heads the team and is commended for his experience of the market and commercial understanding. “He is an extremely efficient and dynamic lawyer with substantial knowledge,” note sources. Riikka Rannikko gains recognition for her skill in public M&A and regulatory matters.’

Chambers Europe 2011

"Hannes Snellman...produced an impressive deal list amid a difficult market...‘Enthusiastic’ Klaus Ilmonen ‘clearly loves his work’ and Riikka Leinonen, who is ‘very clear headed’ both co-head the team."

Legal500, 2011

'The firm has been praised on its strong team and working ethics. "They are a hard-working team at Hannes Snellman, they have a good mix of lawyers and are always responsive," says one client.'

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.

'Mikko Heinonen and Klaus Ilmonen are the team’s leading partners and are both “extremely well known and top-quality lawyers with broad expertise in capital markets.”'

Chambers Europe 2010

'Mikko Heinonen at Hannes Snellman...leads "definitely one of the best capital markets teams in Finland", which also fields the talents of Klaus Ilmonen and the "flexible" and "user-friendly" Riikka Leinonen.'

Legal 500, 2010

"I work with Mikko Heinonen and several other partners," says one client, "and it's always above all expectations." The client adds: "They focus on the client needs rather than just responding to questions."

IFLR 1000, 2010    

"This powerhouse is one of the leaders in the field of equity and debt capital markets, and a popular choice for all sorts of complex transactions."

"Practice head Mikko Heinonen is “a highly visible and respected lawyer.”"

"Peers also commend Klaus Ilmonen as “a young, active and ambitious partner.”