7.12.2021

C&S Contributes to Simmons & Simmons’s New Clean Energy Tool

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Our international business partner Simmons & Simmons has published a new Clean Energy Tool web platform to support clients who want to invest in renewable energy projects around the world. Miika Pinomaa, Partner and Head of the Energy service at C&S, led a team of environmental lawyers who contributed the Finnish material to the Clean Energy Tool.

The demand for renewable energy worldwide is rising. The need for accurate information and practical solutions can pose a challenge, as the legal and regulatory environment for developing clean energy infrastructure is complex and rapidly evolving. Our deep industry knowledge and experience provides an advantage to our clients that are investing to renewable energy projects.

The Clean Energy Tool gives clients online access to reliable legal and regulatory data relating to renewable energy. The tool includes over 30 jurisdictions and counting, with content being worked on with best-in-class local counsel in over 60 countries across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Latin America.

For more information about the Clean Energy Tool, please visit Simmons & Simmons.

Listen to what our energy expert Miika Pinomaa has to say about clean energy in Simmons & Simmons’ latest podcast.

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We advised Kiwa in its acquisition of Sertio Oy, a Finnish notified body designated by the authority in accordance with the EU Regulation on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR). Sertio provides conformity assessment services in accordance with IVDR. Kiwa is one of the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification companies, operating in over 35 countries. 
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We advised Metsäkonepalvelu Oy in its acquisition of the entire share capital of Junnonen Forest Oy, a Finnish timber harvesting services company, and the timber harvesting services business of Lamerit Oy. The acquisition supports Metsäkonepalvelu’s growth strategy and strengthens the company’s position, particularly in southeastern Finland. Metsäkonepalvelu is a portfolio company of A. Ahlström Oy, a Finnish family-owned industrial owner. The company provides mechanical timber harvesting services to forest companies, large private forest owners, and the public sector in Finland and Sweden. Metsäkonepalvelu Group employs nearly two hundred forestry professionals.
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We acted as Finnish counsel to Scanreco in its acquisition of CrossControl. Mannheimer Swartling (Sweden) acted as lead counsel for Scanreco. CrossControl, founded in Sweden, is a high-tech supplier of advanced display computers and central vehicle computing solutions for industrial vehicles and machines. Scanreco is a world leading supplier of professional radio remote control systems to international machinery, heavy equipment, and crane manufacturers. The combined group comprises approximately 600 employees and generates annual revenue of around SEK 1.4 billion.
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