Services for Businesses
We assist companies comprehensively in matters of contract, employment and corporate law throughout their entire lifecycle — anticipating risks and resolving challenges. Our legal advice is practical, cost-efficient and business-oriented, provided in both Finnish and English.
Legal Support at Every Stage of Your Business
We provide our corporate clients with full support in all matters relating to contracts, employment, corporate governance and ownership throughout the company’s lifecycle. Our goal is to help each client find legal solutions that are realistic, useful and well-suited to their business.
As part of our work in business law, we also assist in identifying and managing legal risks. Anticipating such risks helps to minimise potential disputes and provides guidance with real financial value. When risks do materialise — or when a counterparty fails to fulfil its obligations — we represent our clients effectively in resolving the dispute.
Our working languages for legal assignments and document drafting are Finnish and English.
We deliver professional and efficient legal services, always at a level of scope and cost that is proportionate and purposeful.
Our services for businesses
CORPORATE LAW AND M&A
Sotka Legal provides expert support in all corporate law matters and corporate restructurings. We approach every engagement from a business perspective and seek the most advantageous solution for the client from both a legal and tax standpoint.
CONTRACT LAW
Contracts form the foundation of business. Sotka Legal supports you at every stage of the contractual process, from drafting agreements to resolving potential disputes. It is often advisable to seek expert advice before a contract is signed or before a situation becomes contentious.
CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING AND BANKRUPTCY
We assist clients in insolvency situations. We begin by assessing the company’s financial position and available options. Based on this assessment, we propose the most appropriate course of action, whether aimed at restoring the company’s viability or at ensuring an orderly wind-down of business operations.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION, LITIGATION AND MEDIATION
In dispute resolution, our objective is to identify the most commercially sensible solution for the client’s business. Disputes may be resolved through court proceedings, arbitration or structured settlement procedures.
EMPLOYMENT LAW
Employment legislation is constantly evolving. Laws, collective agreements and various employer obligations may present challenges even for experienced entrepreneurs and employers. Sotka Legal provides support in all employment law matters — from drafting employment contracts to advising on redundancies and workforce reductions.
CONSTRUCTION LAW
Successful construction projects require well-functioning contracts, clear allocation of responsibilities, and timely legal support. We assist in construction projects between clients and contractors at every stage, from drafting and reviewing contracts to resolving construction disputes.
Frequently Asked Questions
We advise on all aspects of contract, employment and corporate law, as well as mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution and insolvency matters — supporting your business throughout its entire lifecycle.
Preferably before problems arise. Proactive legal advice helps identify risks early and make sound, economically sensible decisions.
Fees are generally based on hourly billing. You’ll always receive a clear cost estimate in advance, and we can often propose fixed-fee solutions where appropriate. The initial discussion is free of charge, and we will tell you when billing begins.
We work fluently in Finnish and English.
An attorney is an independent and licensed professional bound by confidentiality and the ethical rules of the Finnish Bar Association. Attorneys have mandatory professional liability insurance and are authorised to represent clients in all courts.
Business law encompasses all of a company’s legal matters — from contracts and corporate transactions to board work and employment relations, and when necessary, proceedings before courts or arbitral tribunals. It is legal advice designed to support business operations in a practical and strategic way.
The engagement begins with an initial discussion and assessment of your situation. We then prepare a written engagement agreement, define the tasks, and estimate both the schedule and costs. We keep you informed throughout the process.
Yes. We are happy to assist with individual contract reviews or other one-off advisory needs.
The best results come when the lawyer is involved early — before challenges arise. A good outcome also depends on open dialogue about your company’s situation and objectives.
Yes. We act as long-term advisers for many of our clients across all their legal matters. This approach often reduces costs, as we become familiar with the client’s business and ways of operating, allowing for faster, more precise legal assessments and advice.
Legal Support When You Need It Most
We help companies and organisations navigate demanding situations with confidence, precision and decades of experience.