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Reform Of Finland’s Land Use Legislation – Key Takeaways For Project Developers

Finland's land use planning system is undergoing a major overhaul with the proposed Land Use Act, introducing significant changes to regional plan authority, planning processes, and renewable energy project requirements. The reform aims to streamline administrative procedures while imposing new distance requirements for wind turbines and planning obligations for solar power plants that will fundamentally reshape how developers approach renewable energy projects.

Finland Environment

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Energy Security Is A Matter Of Investment And Competitiveness

Energy security is not simply a question of price levels, however. It is a matter of investment, competitiveness and the overall functioning of the economy.

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Fingrid Extends Restrictions On New Energy Storage Facility Connections In Southern Finland Until 2029

Finland is currently experiencing an unprecedented interest in the construction of grid energy storage facilities. With more than 30 GW of new requests for storage connection, preventative restrictions have been placed on...

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

EU's New State Aid Framework Enables Support For Clean Industry

The European Commission adopted a Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF) on 25 June 2025 to support implementation of the goals set out in the Clean Industrial Deal (see our Legal Alert on the Deal).

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Borenius Attorneys Ltd

Administrative Court Ruling: The Profit Tax Act Targeting Electricity Companies Is In Conflict With EU Law

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Key Amendments To The Finnish Electricity Market Act

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Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

Offshore Wind In The Finnish Exclusive Economic Zone – New Government Decree To Establish A Framework For The Competitive Tendering Process

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Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

Latest Regulatory Developments For Renewable Energy In Finland

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

2024: Doing Business In Finland

Finland Government

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World Law Group

Finland's New Building Act Entered Into Force At The Beginning Of 2025

Finland Real Estate

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

New Siting Permit For Clean Energy Transition Projects Proposed For Inclusion In The Building Act

Finland Real Estate

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Government Proposal For An Act On Offshore Wind Power In The Exclusive Economic Zone Submitted To Parliament

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Functional Electricity Infrastructure Is The Key To Attracting Investments To Finland

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Solar And Wind Power Projects Affected By Amendments To The Act On Expropriation Permits

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

LD Helsinki, April 29, 2026, Order Disposing Of Provisional Measures Application, ACT_551054/2023

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Bardehle Pagenberg

EU AI Act: Work In Progress — And The Pressure Is Building

Finland Technology

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Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

EU Cyber Regulation, Part I: Three Regulations — One Framework

European Union Technology

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Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

Significant Amendments To The Data Protection Act

Finland Privacy

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Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

Castrén & Snellman Delivers Series Seed 4.0 – A Generational Overhaul Of Finland’s Standard Seed Financing Documentation

Finland Commercial

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Our New Partners Advise Companies In Energy Transition Projects Throughout The Project Life Cycle

Finland is in a good position to become a leading country in the energy transition when measured in both the number and value of investments, and the combined value of projects...

Finland Environment

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Investments In The Green Transition Require Courage And Cooperation

Something unique has been developing in Finland in the past few years: we have a large number of companies that have leveraged scientific research and high-level technical expertise...

Finland Commercial

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Permitting Hydrogen Projects In A Changing Operating Environment: Storage And Transport Of Hydrogen

Green hydrogen is planned to replace fossil fuels, particularly in industries that are difficult to electrify. In Finland, hydrogen projects of approximately EUR 13.3 billion are being planned.

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Amendment To The Energy Efficiency Directive Can Trigger A Wave Of Renovation In Finland

An amendment to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive is being prepared in the EU. The aim of the amendment is to reduce the energy consumption of buildings...

European Union Real Estate

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Amendments To The Finnish Mining Act And The New Nature Conservation Act Will Enter Into Force On 1 June 2023

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

It Takes Courage And Determination To Make A Change

European Union Energy

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

C&S Future Lens: Being Open To Innovations Makes Finland A Leader In New Forms Of Energy

European Union Energy

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Green Transition Is Progressing But The Permit System Is Lagging Behind

Finland Environment

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

The Nordic Energy Transition Goes On Despite The Energy Shock

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Legislation Regarding The Fast-Tracking Of Green Transition Projects Entered Into Force In January – How Will This Impact The Renewable Energy Sector In Finland?

Finland Environment

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HPP Attorneys

Capital Gains Tax On Real Estate, Interest Deduction Limitations And Support For Household Electricity Bills – A Lot Going On In Taxation

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Investor Protection Under The Energy Charter Treaty – Pressure To Adapt To A New Environment

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

The Energy System Of The Future Must Be Low-carbon And Self-sufficient – Legislators Are Interested In New Nuclear Energy Technology

European Union Energy

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

The Time For The Green Transition Is Now

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Capital Gains Tax On Real Estate, Interest Deduction Limitations And Support For Household Electricity Bills – A Lot Going On In Taxation

On 17 November 2022 the Ministry of Finance published government proposal HE 279/2022, which proposes that the Income Tax Act be amended so that income...

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Investor Protection Under The Energy Charter Treaty – Pressure To Adapt To A New Environment

The Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is a multilateral agreement between states that applies to cross-border investments in the energy sector.

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

The Energy System Of The Future Must Be Low-carbon And Self-sufficient – Legislators Are Interested In New Nuclear Energy Technology

The European energy market fell into a crisis after Russia attacked Ukraine. In Finland and the other European countries, the discussion on climate and energy policy soon started to focus...

European Union Energy

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

The Time For The Green Transition Is Now

For months now, the energy crisis has been a part of the everyday life in Europe. Everybody is talking about heating costs, the rise in the price of liquid fuel and the dramatic increase in the price of electricity.

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Green Deal More Topical Than Ever

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

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Arcadis

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Arthur Cox

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Philip Lee

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