Bird & Bird partners with Aalto University to support spinoff companies
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I am a partner and co-head of our Tech & Comms Group as well as Commercial Group, based in our Helsinki office. I have over 20 years of experience in cross-border digital transformation projects, outsourcing, cloud services, ICT and IP-driven transactions as well as in IoT, licensing and e-commerce assignments.
Partner
Finland
I am the managing partner in our Helsinki office. I have extensive experience advising on a wide range of corporate, M&A and real estate transactions.
International law firm Bird & Bird is pleased to announce a new pro bono partnership with Aalto University based in Finland. This initiative will see Bird & Bird’s Finnish office offering essential legal advice to spinoff companies emerging from Aalto University, supporting them through the critical early stages of their development.
Aalto University, a leading institution in Finland, fosters a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem driven by student initiatives and research hubs. University spinoff companies are innovative business ventures created to commercialise technology, research, or intellectual property developed within the University. These companies, often founded by faculty, researchers, or students, play a crucial role in bringing groundbreaking innovations from the lab to the market.
Pia Ek, partner at Bird & Bird, comments on the partnership: “We are thrilled to support Aalto University and contribute to the success of these promising new ventures. Our legal expertise will help them navigate the challenges of the spinoff phase, setting them up for long-term success.”
Mikko Ahonen, Managing Partner at Bird & Bird in Finland, adds: “This partnership is a testament to Bird & Bird’s broader commitment to pro bono work and our dedication to making a positive impact on the community. We are excited to support Aalto University’s spinoff companies and foster innovation and growth in Finland.”
Anu Honkalinna, Head of Spinoff Asset Management at Aalto University, says: “Our partnership with Bird & Bird is a significant step in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within our university community. Bird & Bird’s pro bono legal services will be a tremendous asset to our spinoff companies. Their support will help ensure that our ventures are well-prepared to enter the market and succeed.”