The materials from Lexia Growth Academy webinar: Why your startup needs a shareholders’ agreement, held on Wednesday 26 August, are now available. If you attended our event but forgot to take notes, you don’t need to worry! You can now download the presentation or watch the recording down below. Lexia...
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Congrats to the winners of FGA!
This year, the Finnish Game Awards (FGA) were held virtually. We have hosted FGA’s pre-parties for several years and we really missed all our friends, but we hope to see you next year! During the digital event nine awards and accolades were given out - Congratulations to Remedy Entertainment Plc,...
How to build an independent eSports league on solid legal ground
As we spend more and more time at home playing games, the thought may come to mind “Should I test my metal in an online tournament? Or maybe our friendly group tournament could be something bigger...” Due to gaming in general becoming more mainstream and becoming more than just a hobby, as shown by the explosive growth of the eSports industry during...
Growth Academy: Lease or not to lease? webinar materials now available
The materials from Lexia Growth Academy webinar: Lease or not to lease? held on Monday 15 June are now available. If you attended our event but forgot to take notes, you don’t need to worry! You can now download the presentation or watch the recording down below. Please note that...
The details on beneficial owners must be notified to the Trade Register by 1 July 2020
The new notification requirements, based on the Money Laundering Act and EU directives, requires a company or organisation to identify its beneficial owners, notify their information for registration in the Trade Register by 1 July 2020 and keep their details up to date. The notification requirements apply to most of...
Growth Academy 15 June 2020: Lease or not to lease?
Thinking of leasing an office space for your business? Do you know what to look for and possible risks involved in a commercial lease? Join us in our webinar and panel discussion on Monday 15 June 2020 at 10-11. Renting for commercial property feels like, and it is, a major commitment....
Data protection must be taken into account in the context of coronavirus prevention measures
Data protection authorities have issued more detailed guidelines on the processing of personal data in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. According to the office of the Data Protection Ombudsman personal data may be processed in order to prevent the coronavirus, as long as the processing is...
Protecting your brand
About brand protection and branding Nowadays the brand of the company or product is one of the most valuable assets of the business. A good brand is not only memorable, but it generates positive perceptions of the company. The brand promises something, and consumers or other companies rely on that...
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We understand that legal matters may seem tricky or raise questions when starting up or expanding your business. If you are troubled with the covid-19 pandemic and its effects on your business or have something else on your mind, we are here to help you. To bring peace of mind...
Contracts and the coronavirus
In brief: Force majeure means a surprising and unpredictable circumstance that has occurred to a party of a contract that prevents the fulfillment of the contractual obligation. A distinction must be made between the coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent actions of the authorities. Although a coronavirus pandemic may not in itself constitute...