Hannu Huostila

Hannu Huostila

CEO, Attorney-at-Law, Master of Laws with Court Training

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Hannu advises our corporate clients particularly in matters relating to company law, finance, real estate and security rights. He is also involved in mergers and acquisitions, company restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy matters.

Hannu is solution-oriented and easy to approach. Thanks to his long-standing experience in client service, he performs well even in challenging negotiation situations.

Before his legal career, Hannu worked in the banking sector in Finland and abroad for more than 25 years. He has extensive experience in leading and developing corporate and credit banking operations, as well as in carrying out mergers and acquisitions, due diligence reviews and contract processes. His strong financial and business expertise gained in the banking sector is highly valued by our clients.

Career

2025 –

Asianajotoimisto Almgren & Sankamo Oy

CEO, Attorney-at-Law

2023 –

Almgren & Sankamo Oy – Lakiasiaintoimistot / Legal Services

CEO, Lawyer

2021 – 2023

Almgren & Sankamo Oy – Lakiasiaintoimistot / Legal Services

Lawyer

2019 – 2021

Handelsbanken Finland

Head of Transaction Monitoring and Investigations

2016 – 2019

Handelsbanken Luxembourg

Head of Corporate and Mortgage

2007 – 2016

Handelsbanken Finland

Branch Manager, Kotka Branch

2004 – 2007

Ruuska Group Oy, later B&B Tools Finland Oy, Kotka

Administrative Director

1993 – 2004

Nordea, formerly SYP, Merita and MeritaNordbanken, Kouvola, Kotka and Tampere

Investment Director, Branch Manager, Head of Corporate Clients, Banking Lawyer

Languages

Finnish, native; English, fluent; Swedish, good; German, basic; French, elementary

Q&A

Hannu enjoys a wide range of sports, including golf, tennis and cross-country skiing. He also enjoys spending time at his cottage on the island of Kuutsalo off the coast of Kotka.

Positions of Trust and Recognitions

Military rank: Major in the Reserve

Chair of the Board, Kotkan Golf Oy, 2022 –

Member of the Board, Kotkan Klubi ry, 2008–2016 and 2022 –

President, Kotka Ruotsinsalmi Rotary Club, 2013–2014

Treasurer, Round Table Suomi-Finland ry, 2001–2002

Areas of Expertise

  • Finance
  • Real estate and security rights
  • Company law
  • Mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructurings
  • Company restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy matters