Technology acquisitions can boost companies’ growth – or cause them to fail

Technology acquisitions can boost companies’ growth – or cause them to fail

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Digitalisation is driving an unprecedented degree of change that will leave no field of business untouched.

In order to keep up, you need an advisor who understands not only your business, but who also has the expertise and vision to help you make the most of the opportunities technology will provide for your business. We want to be your legal partner in forging your and your customers’ digital future.

We are specialised, among other things, in issues related to digital transformation projects, regulatory and strategic advice, new technologies and business models as well as ICT contracts. Our advice also covers legal issues related to data breaches and cyber threats. Our tech-savvy legal team has extensive experience and knowledge in finding the most viable solution for every occasion.

We advise a wide range of businesses, from startups to listed companies, so we have an exceptional understanding of the challenges faced by companies of different sizes and in different sectors. With several of our lawyers having essential academic or in-house backgrounds in data and technology, clients also benefit from our technological expertise. Our services and experts are regularly ranked among the best in Finland. The service is headed by Eija Warma-Lehtinen, a true trailblazer in data protection, whose expertise is widely recognised both in Finland and abroad.

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We advised WithSecure Oyj in the sale of its open source data collection product and business to Patria Oyj. The divested business combining software and services falls outside WithSecure’s current strategy. Through the sale, WithSecure sharpens its focus on the Elements portfolio. WithSecure is a global cyber security company (listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki) with more than 35 years of industry experience. WithSecure offers partners flexible commercial models, ensuring mutual success across the dynamic cyber security landscape. Patria is an international company in the defence and security industry offering defence, security and aviation life cycle support services and technology solutions. As a result of the transaction, Patria will open a new office in Oulu and 10 WithSecure experts currently working in the business area will join Patria. 
Case published 30.9.2024
We advised Exsitec Holding AB in a transaction whereby it acquired all the shares in M-flow Finland Oy. M-flow Finland Oy is a Finnish company engaged in reselling Medius B2B standard S2P software-as-a-service solutions in Finland. Exsitec Holding AB is a Swedish company part of the Nordic Exsitec group, which has over 20 offices in the Nordics. Exsitec delivers digital solutions to improve its customers’ businesses.
Case published 4.7.2024
We are acting as Finnish legal advisor to Prevas Aktiebolag in its acquisition of approximately 92 percent of the shares in NMAC Group Oy (‘Enmac’). This acquisition marks Prevas’ entry into the Finnish market and is aligned with its growth strategy, enabling future market synergies. Swedish Advokatfirman Lindahl KB is acting as lead legal counsel to Prevas Aktiebolag in this deal. Enmac was founded in 1983 and is a prominent player in the Finnish market offering advanced services in production process development, including advanced technical calculations, industrial automation, product development, as well as process and piping design. With approximately 200 employees and 8 locations in Finland, Enmac achieved a turnover of MEUR 23 in 2023. The transaction is subject to approval from the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
Case published 23.5.2024
We acted as Zendesk, Inc.’s Finnish legal counsel in its acquisition of Ultimate Enterprises Oy, an industry leading provider of service automation using AI technology. The cross-border acquisition was completed in cooperation with the transaction’s lead counsel Allen & Overy. Zendesk is a leading global technology company that provides software-as-a-service and customer experience (CX) products based in the US. The acquisition of Ultimate expands Zendesk’s AI-powered CX offerings.
Case published 26.3.2024