'Sören Lindström leads Hannes Snellman Advokatbyrå AB’s team, which also includes Jan Jensen, Sara Mindus, Björn Kristiansson and Christoffer Saidac. It represented Fiskars and its wholly owned subsidiary, Avlis, on the sale by secondary offering of a substantial stake in Wärtsilä; and advised the board of NetOnNet on its response to Waldir’s public tender offer.'

Legal 500, 2012

'This Finnish firm is continuing to make an impact with its office in Stockholm. Whilst its primary focus is on equity capital markets, the team is also increasingly active in debt capital markets.'

'Seasoned practitioner Sören Lindström continues to attract high praise for his "exceptional knowledge and ability to find solutions." […] Sources say that Jan Jensen is "hard-working, creative, detail-oriented and focused on closing deals," whilst Christoffer Saidac is "exceptionally intelligent and technically skilled."'

Chambers Global and Chambers Europe, 2012

'Commentators consistently rate Sören Lindström, [Christoffer] Saidac and [Björn] Kristiansson as the elite in equity capital markets in the country. "I like them, they are easy to work with and they worked well with the opposing side," says a client adding: "they have a great team, fairly young associates and young partners but very good". Another client likes "the attention we get, the feeling you get that they can take the deal forward, that they don't negotiate on irrelevant points".

The firm also gets praised for its smaller debt practice. "They are the best that we use", says a debt capital markets client who also uses [...] "I like the attention you get, the feeling that they can take forward the deal, they are a benefit to have in negotiations and they negotiate on the key relevant points only," says the client.'

IFLR1000, 2012

‘Sören Lindström's background in investment banking proves an asset for the firm: “He’s focused on the commercial aspects of a deal, and offers a very pragmatic and common-sense approach.” The “client-oriented” Jan Jensen is also recommended by interviewees. Christoffer Saidac recently joined the firm, and is recommended by sources as a “gifted and talented lawyer.”’

Chambers Europe, 2011

“Sören Lindström ‘is always one step ahead’ and his hands-on, proactive approach which ‘focuses on solving problems rather than paperwork’ holds real appeal with clients. His style and reputation owe much to his 20 years spent in the investment banking sector. Jan Jensen is a highly respected corporate lawyer who, though best known for private equity work, is an astute adviser on equity capital markets. Christoffer Saidac recently joined the firm. He wins praise for his reassuringly hands-on style, and lends his corporate and banking know-how to the capital markets deals.”

Chambers Global 2011


'"Hannes Snellman have done well, in two years they have built up a strong brand. We see them across the table, they do a good job, we have been hearing good things about them," says one rival peer.'

IFLR1000, 2011

‘Sara Mindus, who is ‘reliable and knowledgeable in public M&A.’

Legal 500, 2010

‘This Finnish firm offers a 15-strong capital markets team in Stockholm, and is especially proficient in public takeovers, IPOs and public M&A.’

‘Commentators are confident that the firm’s young Swedish outfit will continue to go from strength to strength.’

‘Jan Jensen is a highly respected transactional lawyer and a key player in the team.’

‘Sören Lindström earns high repute for his skill in regulatory matters in particular, while Fredrik Madani is singled out for his skill in banking and finance.’

Chambers Global and Chambers Europe 2010

"Hannes Snellman's arrival in Sweden was the biggest surprise of the year, and its rapid success in the market is no less eye-opening."

IFLR 1000, 2010