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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

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

Ympäristöasioiden yhden luukun palvelumalli käyttöön vuoden 2026 alusta alkaen – näin lupamenettelyt muuttuvat

Eduskunta hyväksyi 18.6.2025 hallituksen esitykset valtion aluehallintouudista koskevaksi lainsäädännöksi sekä laiksi eräiden ympäristöasioiden käsittelystä Lupa- ja valvontavirastossa.

Finland Environment

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Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

One-Stop Shop Model For Environmental Matters To Be Introduced At The Beginning Of 2026 – This Is How The Permitting Process Will Change

On 18 June 2025, the Finnish Parliament approved the government proposals on legislation on the reform of the regional state administration and the Act on the Processing...

Finland Environment

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Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

The Intersection Of Privacy And Corporate Sustainability & ESG: What Every Business Should Know

Finland Commercial

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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

The LMA's New Model Provisions For Green Loans And Green Loan Terms Promote Sustainable Finance

Finland Environment

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Responsible Communication Is A Must For Listed Companies – Financial Supervisors Around The World Have Started To Tackle Greenwashing

Finland Commercial

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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

The Impact Of The New PPWR On Packaging Sustainability

Finland Environment

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Fondia Oyj

Climate Change Arbitration – The New Normal?

Finland Environment

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Procope & Hornborg

The Green Bond Label Brings Predictability, But Issuers May Have Doubts Due To The Stringent Rules

European Union Environment

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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

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

European Union Technology

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Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

Two Individuals Convicted Of Dual-Use Exports To Russia

Finland International

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Duane Morris LLP

Stricter Penalties Under New Sanctions Violation Regulation – Corporate Fines Of Up To EUR 40 Million

Finland International

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Finland Attracts US And Global Tech & AI Talent With Fast Visas And Work-Life Balance

Finland Immigration

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Fakhoury Global Immigration

The IPO Window Is Open – How To Identify The Right Time For Listing?

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

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

Amendments to the Finnish Mining Act entered into force on 1 June 2023, simultaneously with the new Nature Conservation Act.

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

The Controversial EU Nature Restoration Law Moves Forward

The Commission's proposal for an EU Nature Restoration Law was published in June 2022. There has been intense debate about the proposal during the past year, and its drafting...

European Union Environment

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Permitting Hydrogen Projects In A Changing Operating Environment – What Should Be Taken Into Account When Establishing A Production Plant?

The legislation in force does not take the special characteristics of hydrogen projects into account in all respects, and new legislative initiatives or authority guidelines...

Finland Environment

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

IPR Lisää Kemian Alan Kilpailukykyä

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Kolster OY AB

Kuka On Vastuussa, Jos Työntekijä Turmelee Ympäristöä?

Finland Criminal

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Waselius

EU Commission Proposes New Rules On Green Claims And Right To Repair

European Union Environment

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Borenius Attorneys Ltd

Sustainability-Linked Instruments – Helping In The Transition To Sustainable Economy?

Finland Environment

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Borenius Attorneys Ltd

Latest News In Climate Law: The Appeal Concerning The Sufficiency Of The State's Climate Actions Ruled Inadmissible By The SAC

Finland Environment

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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

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

First Large-Scale Climate Litigation Filed In Finland

Finland Environment

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Dittmar & Indrenius

Nature Conservation Act Approved After Heated Debate

Finland Environment

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Latest News In Climate Law: Climate Act Amended And Finland's First Climate Litigation Case Filed

Finland Litigation

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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?

Lengthy permit and appeal processes have generally been considered as one of the main factors undermining investments into large infrastructure projects, including renewable energy projects.

Finland Environment

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HPP Attorneys

First Large-Scale Climate Litigation Filed In Finland

In a historic first, Greenpeace and the Finnish Foundation for Nature Protection, Suomen Luonnonsuojeluliitto ry, have filed a large-scale lawsuit with the Supreme Administrative Court in Finland...

Finland Environment

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Dittmar & Indrenius

Nature Conservation Act Approved After Heated Debate

Parliament approved the new Nature Conservation Act on 13 December 2022. It will enter into force on 1 June 2023, replacing the old Nature Conservation Act (1096/1996)...

Finland Environment

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Latest News In Climate Law: Climate Act Amended And Finland's First Climate Litigation Case Filed

Two topics have recently been at the centre of discussion in the Finnish climate law sphere: the newly approved amendment to the Climate Act and the appeal on the Annual Climate Report.

Finland Litigation

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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

Directive On Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence – What, Who, And When?

The European Commission's proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (the " Directive") was published on 23 February 2022.

European Union Commercial

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Dittmar & Indrenius

New Climate Change Act Aims At Carbon Neutrality

On 25 May 2022, Parliament approved the government proposal for the new Climate Change Act (government proposal HE 27/2022 vp).

Finland Environment

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Ecological Compensation – Challenges And Opportunities

The overall reform of nature conservation legislation is currently underway. The government proposal concerning the Nature Conservation Act was submitted to Parliament on 12 May 2022...

Finland Environment

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Plan To Speed Up Green Transition Investing By Providing Temporary Priority Processing And Expedited Appeals – Statements Can Be Issued

The Ministry of the Environment is preparing amendments that will temporarily allow priority processing of certain permit applications in Regional State Administrative Agencies.

Finland Environment

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Combatting Climate Change And Promoting Sustainability With Sustainable Finance

Finland Environment

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Green Deal More Topical Than Ever

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Shrewd Owners Lead Change

Finland Environment

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Right To Appeal Building Permits Expands To Registered Associations As Of December 2021

Finland Real Estate

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

ESG In M&A Transactions

Finland Commercial

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Dittmar & Indrenius

The Time For Offshore Wind Farms Approaching In Finland – Hundreds Of Turbines In Development

Finland Real Estate

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

EU Taxonomy Regulation A Step Towards Achieving Sustainability Objectives

Finland Finance

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Responsible Marketing Or Misleading Greenwashing?

Finland Environment

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Developer’s Liability For Environmental Damage Arising From Construction Work

Finland Environment

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Merilampi Attorneys Ltd

Borenius Assisted The Finnish Ministry Of Agriculture And Forrestry In Assessing The Need For Amendments To The Liability System In The Animal Feed Legislation

Finland Environment

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Borenius Attorneys Ltd

Proposal For More Stringent Assessment Of Natural Values In Environmental Permits And Infra Construction

Finland Environment

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Borenius Attorneys Ltd

Amendments Of The Finnish Environmental Legislation

Finland Environment

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Borenius Attorneys Ltd

The Supreme Administrative Court Decision 2010:80 - Environmental Permit Guarantees May Also Be Granted By Foreign EU-Based Financial Institutions

Finland Environment

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Borenius Attorneys Ltd

Finland faces new challenges in the telecommunications market

Finland Strategy

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HH Partners Oy

New Telecommunications Market Act (1997/396) In Finland

Finland Wealth Mgt

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HH Partners Oy

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