Emerging Companies

Our multidisciplinary Emerging Companies practice specializes in advice to emerging companies that are looking into expanding or are experiencing a growth spell. The practice aims to meet all legal advisory needs of emerging and growth companies, with a particular emphasis on tech companies across industry sectors, and with intellectual property as one of the core assets.

We advise on all relevant legal matters with which a growth company may need assistance throughout its life cycle, ranging from strategic counsel on the development, capture, and commercialization of the company’s technology, products, or services, to the planning of incentive structures and raising of funding from venture capital, growth equity, venture debt or private equity investors.

The cross-border team consists of experienced experts from several practice areas, including Intellectual Property, Private M&A, Tax & Structuring, Employment, Finance and Regulatory, and Equity Capital Markets, and serves founder teams and investors alike.

Our team is also very experienced in advising on any M&A or liquidity scenarios (including IPOs) relevant to growth companies, whether that be a strategic acquisition of an interesting company or the ultimate exit by the company’s founders and investors. Our experience in global technology licensing and transactions is unparalleled in the market offering.

Roschier’s Emerging Companies practice is top-ranked by leading international independent legal directories, including Chambers Europe, The Legal 500, IFLR1000 and Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal). The firm has also won several prestigious awards, including the following most recent awards:

Chambers Europe Awards: the Law Firm of the Year for Finland in 2024 and 2025;
International Financial Law Review – IFLR European Awards: Law Firm of the Year for Finland in 2025;
LMG Life Sciences Awards: Nordic Firm of the Year in 2025;
Managing IP EMEA Awards: Regional Nordic Firm of the Year in 2024 and 2025, and Patent Disputes Firm of the Year for Finland in 2024 and 2025;
Global IP Awards: Patent Litigation Firm of the Year for Finland in 2024; and
The Lawyer European Awards: the European Law Firm of the Year in 2023 and The Law Firm of the Year: Northern Europe in 2023.

This is what clients say about us:

“Roschier’s excellent knowledge of market practice and its commercially sound approach to all matters makes working with Roschier easy.”
– Chambers Global 2025, Corporate/M&A

“Roschier always offer practical solutions based on thorough legal analysis and knowledge of market conditions.”
– Chambers Global 2025, Corporate/M&A

“Easy access and the seamless and deep understanding of us as a client is what I would highlight about Roschier’s service.”
– Chambers Global 2025, Corporate/M&A

“This practice stands out for its exceptional blend of legal expertise, dedication to client service, and innovative approach to solving complex issues. One of the key strengths of the team is their deep understanding of not only the law but also the specific industries and markets they serve.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Commercial, Corporate and M&A

“Compared to other firms, this team excels in both their technical legal knowledge and their ability to build lasting, trust-based relationships with clients. They offer a personalised, client-centric approach that consistently exceeds expectations, making them a go-to choice for any complex legal matter.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Commercial, Corporate and M&A

“Roschier’s M&A team is a pleasure to work with. They are highly responsive and service-minded, combining excellent legal skills with a commercial mindset that we truly value. Their performance clearly sets them apart from other top firms.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Commercial, Corporate and M&A

“The individuals I work with truly set this firm apart. Each member of the team demonstrates a remarkable level of professionalism, expertise, and dedication. They consistently go above and beyond to understand the nuances of my needs and deliver tailored, strategic solutions.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Commercial, Corporate and M&A

“Best and broadest team for M&A in Finland. Outstanding knowledge of the market and ability to work in high-level M&A transactions.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Commercial, Corporate and M&A

“They are very skilled and professional and most importantly commercial – bringing their own proposal to solve issues in a market practice manner. They are also skilled in communication and socially which ensures that you can let them represent your company.”
– IFLR1000 2025, M&A

“Superb quality and service.”
– IFLR1000 2025, M&A

“Roschier is our go-to law firm in Sweden. They are outstanding. In particular, they provide a world-class client service and tailor their advice in a sound commercial way.”
– IFLR1000 2025, M&A

“Roschier is clearly number one; there is not much question about that when it comes to IP in terms of size, breadth and profile of practice. It’s a no-brainer.”
– Chambers Global 2025, Intellectual Property

“Roschier is clearly the market leader.”
– Chambers Global 2025, Intellectual Property

“Roschier have a deep knowledge of our industry, provide business-oriented advice, and are flexible and very available.”
– Chambers Global 2025, Intellectual Property

“The team works extremely efficiently. The communication is brilliant and always on the point. The team is very structured and has close relationships with their excellent clients.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Intellectual Property

“The team is very solution and business-oriented, always providing easily understandable and practical advice. The response times are fast, and the team truly takes ownership of the client’s matter and ensures deadlines are met. As a client, you are assured that things are under control.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Intellectual Property

“They have a strong IP team that can handle complex questions. The group is big enough to reply to complex topics shortly. I enjoy working with them because they are responsive and easy to work with.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Intellectual Property

“Very good at understanding issues from a client perspective and rapid in comprehending related issues, such as the technology the client is working in.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Intellectual Property and Media

“Roschier offers dedication, availability and it is service-minded.”
– Chambers Global 2025, Banking & Finance

“Roschier is easy to work with, pragmatic and with a problem-solving approach.”
– Chambers Global 2025, Banking & Finance

“Roschier’s banking and finance team is one of the best teams in Stockholm. They provide first-in-class advice on all aspects of a transaction, not only the financing. You know that you are in good hands, with a large team of experts on all kinds of financing, including restructuring.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Banking & Finance

“A great firm with great partners and associates. They are strong at advising and taking the lead in transactions and have outstanding availability for clients.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Banking & Finance

“Roschier’s team is solution oriented and goes the extra mile to find a solution that best suits the client. We can always rely on them to have our best interest in mind when providing guidance.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Banking & Finance

“Their excellent knowledge of market practice and a commercially sound approach to all matters makes working with Roschier easy.”
– Chambers Global 2025, Capital Markets

“They guided me through the whole process. They were fantastic, the best advisers we had on that case.”
– Chambers Global 2025, Capital Markets

“Roschier is not a traditional legal counsel in the typical sense, but is a true adviser. They are solution oriented and have a mentality that no issue is unsolvable.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Capital Markets

“Their international experience gives them the ability to think outside the box.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Capital Markets

“I appreciate their fearless and straightforward attitude; they take ownership of business challenges and solve them with good energy while keeping the customer updated throughout the process.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, Employment

“The team are always on their toes and highly focused on delivering quickly.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, Employment

“Customer service. They take care of you and your business. They will do everything they can for you. Excellent service.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Employment

“The team is very knowledgeable, has a lot of expertise, and works with the same drive and attention to detail on every case, whether big or small. They are very reliable and go-to partners for any case.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Employment

Roschier is high quality, super professional and very knowledgeable.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, Tax

“The best experts in Finland. Roschier is clearly on top.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Tax

“Individuals are true experts in their area and work around the clock when something needs to be delivered.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Tax

“Roschier is simply top notch in Finland and Sweden. It is a true full-service law firm with highly skilled lawyers in each area of expertise. It provides an outstanding service with swift responses to all matters.”
– Chambers Global 2024, Corporate/M&A

“Roschier has an excellent knowledge of Finnish taxation and a good business understanding.”
– Chambers Europe 2024, Tax

“First-class tax advice, always to the point.”
– The Legal 500 2024, Tax

Advised Wolt in its EUR 7 billion sale to DoorDash, Inc.
Advised PayPal in its USD 2.2bn acquisition of iZettle.
Advised main shareholders of Picosun in the sale of the company to Applied Materials, Inc.
Advised VW in the battery maker Northvolt’s USD 1bn capital raise in 2019 and in its subsequent capital raises (USD 600m in 2020, USD 2.75bn in 2021 and USD 1.1bn 2022).
Advised Nokia in its investment in HMD Global Oy in HMD’s A2-round.
Advised Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG), an investment arm of OTTP, in digital healthcare provider KRY’s three latest funding rounds.
Advised Wolt in its EUR 440 million series G-financing round.
Advised Goldman Sachs and ICONIQ in their investment in Wolt’s F-financing round.
Advised Permira in its investment in and partial exit from Klarna.
Advised Blackstone in its investment in Oatley (and in relation to the IPO).
Advised Varjo Technologies in its C and D-financing rounds.
Advised Kinnevik in a number of investments including e.g. in MatHem, H2 Green Steel, JointAcademy, Avito, BIMA and Karma.
Advised Nordstjernan Growth in all their investments so far (i.e. in Zimpler, Mentimeter, Roaring.io and Insurello).
Advised Bonnier Ventures in a number of investments including e.g. in Doktor.se, United Screens, Lavendla, Refunder and KIT.
Advised Sprints Capital in its investment in Hitta.se.
Advised Telia Ventures in its investments in Solid Tango and eBuilder.
Advised Fortum in its investment in Exeger.
Advised BIMA on all its funding rounds since its incorporation in 2010 (main owners being Allianz X, Kinnevik and LeapFrog).
Advised Doktor24 in its latest funding round (2021).
Advised Verge Motorcycles in various technology, consumer law, tax and structuring and fund raising matters.
Advised TILT Biotherapeutics in its EUR 10 million financing round.
Advised Susquehanna Growth Equity in its investment in Sievo.
Advised Infrakit Oy in its A-financing round.
Advised Mobidiag Oy in a number of financing rounds and subsequent EUR 668 million sale to Hologic, Inc.
Advised PX2 Solutions Oy in its investment round.
Advised TCV in its investments in RELEX Solutions.
Advised RGE in its investment in Infinited Fiber Company Oy.
Advised major Finnish institutional investor in its investments in Swappie and Canatu.