14.2.2024

Criminal law, companies

When a company or organisation becomes the target of a crime, or a criminal investigation is launched into the activities of its employee, it is necessary to plan and decide on the necessary actions quickly and prepare for the future. An external lawyer sees the realities and helps find sensible solutions. In addition to financial damage or liability, the risks include operational disruptions and reputational damage. It becomes necessary to assess the need for internal and external communication, the way of handling this, and the related advantages and disadvantages. In certain criminal cases, such as labour, money laundering, business and securities market offences, the company itself may be subject to a penalty, which may have a significant impact on its operations.

The investigation, pre-trial investigation and trial of criminal cases are long and challenging processes. It is important to use the help of a professional specialist right from the start. Our attorneys are experienced experts in criminal law and trial lawyers. 

14.2.2024

Marketing and media

In marketing law, problem areas are increasingly focusing on electronic marketing in both consumer and B2B marketing. Marketing is a broad concept, and the related regulations are also applied in interfaces with communication and information provision. Social media channels play a significant role in companies’ marketing. In social media practices, you must pay attention to the legal aspects, while also bearing features of brand building in mind. Data protection regulations must be taken into account in all operations.

Our experienced experts also identify stumbling points in marketing related to intellectual property rights, privacy and data protection. Instead of just demonstrating risks, we always strive to find solutions that work for the client.

Our attorneys specialised in the media sector have decades of experience in assignments related to such matters as privacy and character, even at the Supreme Court. Familiar with the media industry and its practices, we can assess the situation in a versatile and realistic way. 

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  • Corporations, mergers & acquisitions, housing associations

14.2.2024

Corporations, mergers & acquisitions, housing associations

Continuous and effective contact with an attorney specialised in corporate legal matters is a wise risk management measure. Detailed and strict, company laws govern not only the organisation of administration and decision-making in undertakings, but also the distribution of authority, the legal actions available and ways in which the company’s funds can be used. Sustainable business operations, human resources management and changes in operations require in-depth knowledge of applicable norms and regulations. In addition, one must know how to understand and interpret agreements and prepare sustainable, purposeful agreements.

We help you anticipate and avoid risks and, in the event of a dispute, achieve a good result for the company.

In housing associations, the operations and decision-making are closely related to the maintenance of the building and the rights and obligations of the housing association and its apartment owners. These are matters of substantial financial significance for the private individuals. In addition, the interfaces and decision-making requirements bring challenges. Due to these factors, among others, disputes are unfortunately common.

14.2.2024

Criminal law, individuals

The right to be properly defended by an attorney of one’s choice and the right to effective legal assistance as the injured party in criminal cases are fundamental rights.

There are critical points in the life cycle of a criminal case where the help of a lawyer is especially important. The client’s legal protection is best ensured when a lawyer is called in as early as possible. This also gives better opportunities to steer the case towards reconciliation, if there are prerequisites for it.

With recent developments, Finnish criminal law has been complemented with important elements regarding legal protection, which are good to know. These include issues related to the use of evidence and situations related to incriminating oneself or a person who is in a close relationship to you.

Through public authorities’ precautionary and coercive measures, criminal law can affect a private person or a company even when the measures are actually targeted at someone else. 

14.2.2024

Insolvency

In cases of insolvency, our experienced experts can help you. We can serve as the receiver of the bankruptcy estate and assist creditors and representatives of the debtor company in insolvency situations and the related legal proceedings.

In situations of impending insolvency, it is important for the continuation of the company and the legal status of the persons responsible to be aware of the regulations related to the situation and to react and seek legal assistance in time. Corporate restructuring can be the salvation of a viable company. Applying for corporate restructuring in a timely manner improves possibilities to access a restructuring programme and gain a successful outcome of it.

For a permanently insolvent company, the procedure to apply is bankruptcy: the company’s assets and liabilities are liquidated and the assets remaining after liquidation are distributed to the creditors in proportion to their claims. Bankruptcies are often accompanied by recovery claims or other civil and criminal proceedings in which you need legal assistance.

14.2.2024

Insurance and damages

Insurance

The strictly regulated insurance business includes specific legal features, and an attorney dealing with these matters must have experience and special expertise in the insurance field.

Applying an insurance contract, the terms and conditions of insurance and different types of insurance to the causes and consequences of a single incident is often difficult and requires demanding investigation. An attorney familiar with the insurance industry and tort law will help you find the right solution.

Damages

When damage has been caused due to negligence or intentionally, the economic consequences are borne by the party that caused the damage. Personal and property damage and the consequent financial losses are governed by law.

In contractual relationships, liability is based on contractual rules, and the content and limits of liability may also be agreed on.

For companies, the most essential liability risks are related to the agreements they have concluded. The impact of operators in the contract chain on risks must also be taken into account. Many industries have industry-specific general terms and conditions in place. We help minimise contractual risks and negotiate necessary deviations from the general terms and conditions, for example with regard to limitations of liability.

The management of a limited liability company is required to exercise due diligence in all of its operations. Cases where the management is held liable may arise during the operation of the company or when the company goes bankrupt.  It is important to understand the system of the Limited Liability Companies Act when assessing the grounds for liability.

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  • Housing, construction and land use

14.2.2024

Housing, construction and land use

Our attorneys dealing with construction, land use and housing issues are highly experienced, solution-oriented professionals. For over 20 years, our office has maintained close contacts and continuous contractual relationships with operators in the construction industry, and we also have an extensive network of experts to help if needed.

Ambiguities and disputes hinder the progress of construction projects and the financial interests of the stakeholders. In our experience, it is in the client’s interest to resolve such issues professionally as early as possible. Housing or real estate transactions, on the other hand, too often lead to unnecessary disputes. Professional assistance already at the transaction phase reduces the risk, but if a dispute nevertheless arises, expert assistance right from the start helps set the case in the right proportions and enables a quick, cost-effective solution.

  • with our help, the contractor, consultant or developer can ensure that the agreement safeguards their position and the smooth implementation of the project
  • we assist in negotiations when disputes arise in a construction project or after a housing transaction
  • we draw up any required complaints or responses
  • we assist in drafting the management sharing and easement agreements required for properties and construction projects
  • we provide assistance and consulting in application and appeal matters related to building permits and planning
  • in dispute cases, we negotiate a solution that is beneficial and cost-effective solution for the client
  • if no amicable settlement can be reached, we assist the client in the court proceedings in ways that best serve their interests
  • we can serve as an impartial dispute mediator

14.2.2024

Creative industries and IPR

Content production creates rights for authors and producers. Copyright constitutes a significant asset and a basis for earnings.  The management of rights and the distribution of income are defined by mutual agreements between the author, the producer, the customer and the distributor. These involve challenging legal issues and contract techniques, and it is wise to use expert legal advice. Especially when it comes to audiovisual productions and music, an understanding of the system of collective management is also essential.

Our office handles a significant part of Finnish legal commissions related to various operators in the creative industry both in Finland and internationally.

Trademark registration is a good way to protect your goods or services. A design protection registration may be used to protect designs.  You can apply for trademark or design protection in EU through the EUIPO system and internationally through WIPO.  If obtaining protection requires a registration process abroad, we can also arrange this in cooperation with local experts, with whom we have extensive contacts.   We also assist with domain and business name registrations.

  • we prepare agreements and assist in their preparation and negotiation
  • we consult and offer assessments related to copyrights or other intellectual property issues
  • we assist with registering trademarks/design protection, also internationally
  • we handle litigation in civil and criminal cases

14.2.2024

Work and occupational safety

We assist with the interpretation of labour law and collective agreements, ascertain the client’s legal status and offer solution options. We strive to negotiate a solution that serves the client’s interests and take care of any required legal proceedings and administrative processes.

14.2.2024

Family and inheritance

In matters related to family and inheritance law, you can make certain arrangements in advance. Everyone should consider the need for such documents as a prenuptial agreement, advance agreement in case of divorce, will, or continuing power of attorney.

Divorce or the death of a loved one are major changes in life. They entail significant mental stress, and there are also difficult legal issues to resolve. We can help you with our long and varied experience and people-oriented service. Our professional expert will serve your interests and find the best solutions.

  • we draw up a continuing power of attorney in advance to make sure that your affairs will be managed individually in the event of a loss of functional capacity due to, for example, a long-term illness
  • we help you plan and draw up a will, taking into account issues related to taxation and international relations
  • we provide assistance in matters related to child custody, access rights and maintenance in early-stage mediation or court mediation, as well as in court proceedings
  • in matters related to the distribution of matrimonial property or separation of the spouses’ respective property, we can act both as an advocate to a party and the court-appointed executor of the estate
  • in inheritance matters, we provide assistance in such matters as estate administration, estate distribution, and cases of disputing a will
  • as an estate administrator and distributor, we take care of the administration of the estate and resolve disputes related to the distribution of the estate
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  • Digitalisation, technology and data protection

14.2.2024

Digitalisation, technology and data protection

Our services consist of protecting technical know-how and securing the commercial utilisation of technologies in the interests of our clients. As we know from experience, this requires not only legal expertise but also the ability to understand the client’s business model.

EU regulation related to digitalisation and data protection has a significant impact on all technology- and platform economy-related agreements with regard to applications and artificial intelligence, for example. When it comes to agreements related to technology and digitalisation, one essential point is to understand intellectual property rights and the differences between various forms of protection, and we have solid expertise in these areas.  Digitalisation always refers to a networked business model, in which all agreements that affect your business environment must be taken into account comprehensively.

Digitalisation involves data protection issues. The division of liability in security breach situations is an important part of agreement negotiations, acknowledging the prevailing cyber threat. 

  • We provide assistance in the drafting of product development and technology transfer agreements and various licensing and resale agreements, as well as in cases related to IT procurement.
  • We draw up agreements related to digitalisation, including for healthcare and financial services.
  • We serve international companies in the localisation of terms of use and technology agreements.
  • We assist in ICT-related litigation in arbitration and court proceedings
  • We provide assistance for processes related to security breaches