Year in review
Year in review
Year in review
Jan 1, 2023
The journey begins
We started off 1st day of 2023 with ambition to do what we like and know the best. We put all-in to achieve the trust of our clients, and our network of well-esteemed law firms as well as other colleagues, which has really paid off.
We think we have transcended the typical boundaries of a first-year enterprise, achieving really all we aimed at in the realms of litigation, M&A, and advisory services. From navigating anywhere from complex legal landscapes in litigation to hands-on advisory in some very inspiring cross-border corporate structuring, our inaugural year has been marked by a series of successful encounters.
Having assumed the cornerstones or our practice, namely full dedication, uncompromising quality, strategic thinking, and personal commitment, we've not only established ourselves as a competitive player in the industry, but also set a new benchmark for what can be achieved as a law firm with a well-established mind-set. As we reflect on the milestones of year 2023, we cannot but celebrate the unprejudiced approach that has propelled us to these great opportunities of accomplishment.
Jan 1, 2023
The journey begins
We started off 1st day of 2023 with ambition to do what we like and know the best. We put all-in to achieve the trust of our clients, and our network of well-esteemed law firms as well as other colleagues, which has really paid off.
We think we have transcended the typical boundaries of a first-year enterprise, achieving really all we aimed at in the realms of litigation, M&A, and advisory services. From navigating anywhere from complex legal landscapes in litigation to hands-on advisory in some very inspiring cross-border corporate structuring, our inaugural year has been marked by a series of successful encounters.
Having assumed the cornerstones or our practice, namely full dedication, uncompromising quality, strategic thinking, and personal commitment, we've not only established ourselves as a competitive player in the industry, but also set a new benchmark for what can be achieved as a law firm with a well-established mind-set. As we reflect on the milestones of year 2023, we cannot but celebrate the unprejudiced approach that has propelled us to these great opportunities of accomplishment.
Highlights
50
Clients
Employees
3
Legal trainee
1
New office in the heart of Helsinki
New office in the heart of Helsinki
130㎡ | Bernhardinkatu 5 A 5
130㎡ | Bernhardinkatu 5 A 5
A recap of the varied case types we handled in our first fiscal year
Litigation and Controversy
47
M&A and Advisory
21
Estates and Private Wealth
5
Litigation and Controversy
47
14
Appeals proceedings in tax matters (income tax, VAT, international tax, EU final losses)
7
Tax audits
6
Preliminary ruling applications / discussions
3
Appeals proceedings in procedural scrutiny and damages
3
Tax fraud cases
3
Gift tax investigations
2
Cross-border VAT investigations
1
VAT carousel-fraud litigation
1
Complex construction project related dispute
1
Litigation re-debt adjustment in debt re-structuring
1
Transfer pricing investigation / dispute
1
Litigation re-taxation of social media content provider
1
Controversy re-terminating tenancy
1
Controversy re-assigning estate administrator
1
Social security related assessment cross-border
Appeals proceedings in tax matters (income tax, VAT, international tax, EU final losses)
14
7
Tax audits
6
Preliminary ruling applications / discussions
3
Appeals proceedings in procedural scrutiny and damages
3
Tax fraud cases
3
Gift tax investigations
2
Cross-border VAT investigations
1
VAT carousel-fraud litigation
1
Complex construction project related dispute
1
Litigation re-debt adjustment in debt re-structuring
1
Transfer pricing investigation / dispute
1
Litigation re-taxation of social media content provider
1
Controversy re-terminating tenancy
1
Controversy re-assigning estate administrator
1
Cocial security related assessment cross-border
M&A and Advisory
21
7
Corporate re-structurings
3
Exemption order applications re tax loss carry-forwards
3
Cases of non-profit organizations (tax & legal)
2
Cross-border M&A structurings
1
M&A transaction regarding options in attributing ownership to key individual
1
Structuring of ownership re non-Finnish EU corporate entity cross-border vs. “Unshell Directive”
1
Assessing and selling an entrepreneurial business in an estate of a deceased person
1
Arranging and updating long outstanding loans issued by a corporate to its shareholder
1
Assessment of US private equity house with Luxembourg SCSp fund structure re-transparency
1
Assessment of non-Finnish EU corporate investing in Finnish PE fund investing in crypto currency
7
Corporate re-structurings
3
Exemption order applications re tax loss carry-forwards
3
Cases of non-profit organizations (tax & legal)
2
Cross-border M&A structurings
1
M&A transaction regarding options in attributing ownership to key individual
1
Structuring of ownership re non-Finnish EU corporate entity cross-border vs. “Unshell Directive”
1
Assessing and selling an entrepreneurial business in an estate of a deceased person
1
Arranging and updating long outstanding loans issued by a corporate to its shareholder
1
Assessment of US private equity house with Luxembourg SCSp fund structure re-transparency
1
Assessment of non-Finnish EU corporate investing in Finnish PE fund investing in crypto currency
Estates and Private Wealth
5
3
Assessments of estates (of deceased person)
1
Assessment of capitalization contract
1
Assessment of non-resident individual re-units/shares held in regulated Finnish fund
3
Assessments of estates (of deceased person)
1
Assessment of capitalization contract
1
Assessment of non-resident individual re-units/shares held in regulated Finnish fund
Thank you
Our first year has been nothing short of outstanding, and we extend our deepest gratitude to all our esteemed clients and network of law firms and other colleagues for placing their trust in us. We want to be at your service also in the years to come.
Thank you!
Jouni Weckström
Jouni Weckström
Bernhardinkatu 5 A 5
00130 Helsinki, Finland
+358 40 523 2020
office@weckstromattorneys.com
© 2025 Weckström Attorneys Ltd.
Bernhardinkatu 5 A 5
00130 Helsinki, Finland
+358 40 523 2020
office@weckstromattorneys.com
© 2025 Weckström Attorneys Ltd.