New York

Our New York team stands out for handling the most demanding, high-stakes cross-border transactions between Finland and the United States. In addition to our position as the go-to firm for major cross-border transactions, we regularly advise on capital markets and public M&A, private equity investments, corporate restructurings, and strategic commercial arrangements spanning multiple jurisdictions, including the United States.

With deep expertise in both Finnish and U.S. legal frameworks, our attorneys are uniquely equipped to navigate the complexities of transatlantic business – allowing us to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and deliver pragmatic solutions that meet the needs of our clients on both sides of the Atlantic. From helping Finnish companies make their mark in the U.S. market to guiding American corporations through Nordic expansion, our New York team combines legal expertise with commercial insight to achieve our clients’ strategic objectives.

Some of our recent work

In recent years, our team has been instructed to act on some of the most demanding transactions between Finland and the United States, including several landmark firsts and billion-dollar transactions.

We advise IQM, an Espoo, Finland-headquartered, globally leading quantum computing company, on its business combination with Real Asset Acquisition Corp., private placement, and listing of American Depositary Shares on a major U.S. stock exchange.

The business combination values IQM at a pre-money equity valuation of approximately USD 1.8 billion and makes IQM the first European quantum company to go public. IQM is also considering a dual listing on the Helsinki Stock Exchange, which is expected to take place following the completion of the transaction.

The transaction provides funding with the aim to accelerate IQM’s technology and commercial development towards fault-tolerant quantum computing, further advancing its position as a leading provider of quantum computers.

We successfully advised Nightingale Health on its transfer from First North to the main market of Nasdaq Helsinki, as well as on the quotation of its ADRs and B shares on the OTCQX International market operated by OTC Markets Group in New York.

The dual objectives of improving B-share liquidity and expanding Nightingale’s international shareholder base have now been achieved. This milestone marks an important step in supporting the company’s global growth ambitions.

We also previously advised Nightingale on its First North listing in 2021.

We are advising Scanfil plc on its U.S. expansion through the ongoing acquisition of ADCO Circuits, an electronics manufacturing services provider based in Michigan. This strategic transaction strengthens Scanfil’s footprint in the United States and enhances its presence in the Aerospace & Defense sector.

Scanfil is Europe’s largest listed electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, with a 2024 turnover of EUR 780 million.

How can our New York team help you?

Our New York team is led by Partner Juha Koponen, qualified in both Finland and New York, supported by Partner Eino Järnroos, and dual-qualified Partners Heidi Malmberg and Leif Laitinen. As a leading independent Finnish law firm, our extensive network of high-end law firms across all jurisdictions enables us to handle cross-border transactions and other international assignments effectively.

Demanding cross-border transactions between Finland and the United States
When it comes to the most demanding cross-border transactions between Finland and the United States, clients turn to us. Our references demonstrate our market-leading cross-border capabilities and our position as the go-to firm for high-stakes transactions.
Full-service legal advice for cross-border business
We offer a convenient gateway for U.S. companies looking to invest and do business in Finland and the Nordics. We provide full-service legal advice across all areas of Finnish law for corporate and institutional clients.
Supporting companies in U.S. expansion
We provide specific U.S. legal advice for companies entering or expanding in the U.S. market. We have extensive experience supporting Finnish growth companies with U.S. market entry, including establishing U.S. entities, drafting and negotiating agreements with U.S. partners and customers, advising on online and mobile app terms, managing venture capital financing, and handling general day-to-day corporate matters.