Norra Law Firm

Dispute resolution and litigation

Disagreements must be resolved in a business-wise manner. For this reason, an expert should be consulted as early as possible in order to assess the situation and find out the different action options.

In general, the best financial solution for the parties is for disputes to be resolved through negotiation and agreement. In settlement negotiations, we take care of our client's interests and make sure that when a settlement is reached, all the necessary aspects are taken into account.

If the matter cannot be resolved through negotiations, the chances of success are also significantly better in court, when the dispute has been prepared well in advance. We have tens of years of experience in disputes related to different legal fields and industries. We handle each trial in such a way that our client's interest is realized in the best possible way.

We have also acted as arbitrators in disputes between companies.

Technology, data protection and intellectual property rights

Protecting and utilizing intangible assets increases the value of the company and at the same time you stay one step ahead of your competitors. We have experience in matters related to the transfer, protection and financial utilization of intangible assets. We have also assisted companies in the IT sector in engaging key personnel and in assignments related to business acquisitions and arrangements.

As is known, data is the new oil. Oil or not, the company must manage the changes in the regulatory environment regarding the utilization of personal data. When working with our customers, our goal is to guarantee the availability of information for business needs, also taking data protection aspects into account.

Company law and corporate advisory

In addition to jurisprudence, management advisors are required to have business management skills in order to manage business-related risks. The increase in business regulation places increasing demands on the expertise of company management.

Proper organization of the company's administration creates the conditions for running a sustainable and profitable business. Norra's attorneys and lawyers act, among other things, as chairpersons of general meetings and as advisors to boards. With extensive legal and business experience, we can offer corporate law services taking into account our client's business aspects.

We serve our customers in all corporate law matters, regardless of the company form. Our services include, among other things, drafting company law documents and advising company management and shareholders in all company law matters.

Real estate and construction

We serve our customers in all matters related to real estate and construction. Our customers are several construction firms and contractors, private and public sector developers, property owners, designers and other real estate and construction industry operators. Our customers are also various operators in industry and facility construction.

We have participated in the implementation of several significant construction projects by assisting in the planning and preparation of the related contract entities and in other legal issues. In addition, we have experience in, for example, contracts related to the implementation of plant projects both in Finland and abroad.

We know the special features of disputes related to construction and know how to advise the customer in risk management, such as preparing documentation and obtaining technical reports so that the customer has a good negotiating position even in a possible disagreement situation.

We have tens of years of experience in resolving disputes related to construction and other projects both through negotiation and through the courts. We have also acted as arbitrators in arbitration proceedings related to construction and other projects. With our experience, we know how to assess the risks related to litigation and help the customer in making decisions related to disagreements.

In addition, we have experience in matters related to real estate arrangements, real estate transactions, real estate development projects, land use and zoning, construction authority processes, and lease agreements. We also assist our customers in construction-related public procurement.

Right to work

The employer needs an experienced interlocutor for planning and implementing changes in employment relationships. When the implementation of changes is carefully planned and implemented, the associated risks and disputes can be significantly reduced. For example, starting and carrying out cooperation negotiations is often a difficult process for a company. We have supported employers in numerous joint action procedures and other workforce reduction situations.

In addition to change situations, we advise companies and public sector organizations in all other labor law matters. Due to long-term customer relationships, we are familiar with different industries and their special features, including collective agreement regulations.

We assist employers in disagreement negotiations regarding labor and official relations, as well as in trials in general courts and administrative processes. We also handle criminal cases related to occupational safety.

Recovery of companies, restructuring and bankruptcies

In addition to jurisprudence, business recovery requires business knowledge and knowledge of the rules of the financial system. With feasible measures, the business will be profitable again. The prerequisite for success is creating a relationship of trust with creditors and potential new financiers.

The recovery plan includes business analysis and the implementation of corrective measures. In addition to this, debts have to be arranged. In addition to the financial structure, the areas to be clarified are the production process, product selection, business areas, management system and marketing.

Salvation can be carried out by negotiating with the main creditors or, alternatively, in a corporate restructuring procedure in which all creditors participate.

If the business can no longer be recovered, even in bankruptcy it is possible to minimize the damage to creditors and the entrepreneur. Prolonging the bankruptcy increases creditors' losses and can cause operators to be liable for compensation. An experienced administrator will determine the most appropriate method of liquidation. For example, completing unfinished projects accumulates funds in the bankruptcy estate. Alternatively, the business can be sold as a functioning entity, in which case jobs can be preserved.

Since the 1990s, we have acted as receivers in bankruptcies and liquidators in restructuring procedures, and handled assignments related to the voluntary recovery of companies.