Emerging Companies

Borenius’ Emerging Companies team brings together our experts from all teams relevant to your business, such as Intellectual Property, Technology, Venture Capital & Growth Equity, Tax, and Employment, which ensures that we meet the needs of our clients as entities in the global emerging company industry. We understand our client’s strategy and technology – be it a SaaS service, pharmaceutical product, AI solution or any other product or service on the path to commercial success.

We have a solid understanding of emerging companies’ legal needs and we have fostered a no-nonsense approach to legal work and problem solving. We have been at the forefront of the Finnish startup and emerging companies’ ecosystem since its early days over two decades ago, actively shaping the landscape for early-stage investments. Our London and New York offices and extensive global network of like-minded law firms guarantees that we are the most effective legal partner across all jurisdictions for our emerging company clients.

Our clients range from emerging companies to venture capital funds and we also advise corporations and investors engaging with emerging companies.

We are here to help your business

Our full-service approach is designed to meet all your legal needs from the inception of your business through every stage of growth. Whether you are implementing incentive schemes, navigating investment rounds or negotiating complex technology licensing arrangements, we are here to guide you.

We offer a reliable legal partnership for swift and accurate responses to any issues that may arise, including contract reviews, corporate governance, and employment matters. Our ongoing legal desk service ensures that you can concentrate on what is essential while also having easy access to legal advice when larger projects emerge.

We leverage our experience and continued involvement in the field to help our clients achieve their goals in a cost-effective manner. We use our expertise to provide result-oriented counsel across the spectrum of emerging companies’ legal dealings. Our clients value our deep understanding of the market, including deal terms and trends, enabling us to equip our clients with the knowledge and strategies they need to make informed decisions.

Emerging Companies

Our areas of expertise include

Our constant involvement in the emerging companies ecosystem means that we can provide our clients with innovative and comprehensive advice on various aspects of business growth and development, such as:

  • Intellectual property protection and strategy
  • Financing arrangements and strategies
  • Employment law advice tailored to dynamic business environments
  • Incentive schemes
  • International expansion support
  • Data and privacy
  • Risk management

Client highlights

  • Valo Therapeutics: We have advised Valo Therapeutics – the developer of novel immunotherapies for oncology and infectious diseases – since its founding on various legal matters, including complex IP arrangements and strategic partnership in the immuno-oncology industry.
  • Nanoform: As a trusted advisor to Nanoform since its foundation, we have supported the company on its journey by providing a spectrum of legal advice covering e.g. IP strategy, GMP manufacturing agreements, the acquisition of an ERP system, contracts with pharmaceutical customers, and an IPO.
  • Sievo: We are a long-standing advisor to Sievo, the provider of a SaaS-based procurement analytics solution for Fortune 500 companies and other multinational corporations. Our enduring advisory role with Sievo spans comprehensive legal desk services, including a USD 44 million growth investment in 2022. Read more here »
  • M-files: Over the years, we have advised M-Files, the provider of an intelligent information management platform, on its financing arrangements and other legal matters, including incentive scheme structuring, advice on contracting, and also a USD 80 million financing round. Read more here »

Our experts are always ready to assist you. See all our Emerging Companies references here.

Additional information

Samuli Simojoki

Partner

Helsinki

Janko Lindros

Partner

Helsinki, London

Team

Henrik Uoti

Senior Associate

Helsinki

Jon Jokelin

Associate

Helsinki

Aapo Pessi

Senior Associate

Helsinki

Jami Renholm

Associate

Helsinki