Bird & Bird advise Convion as they join forces with HD Hydrogen

International law firm Bird & Bird advised Finnish pioneer in fuel cell technology Convion and its shareholders on the transaction where HD Hydrogen invested 72 million euros to acquire a majority stake in Convion.

Convion specialises in developing high-temperature solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) products, which are critical for the deep decarbonisation of industries and energy systems. By leveraging Convion’s advanced technology, HD Hydrogen seeks to advance its leadership in the world’s cleanest energy technologies. HD Hydrogen is a subsidiary of HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, HD Hyundai’s holding company for its shipbuilding and offshore division.  

Convion CEO and co-founder Erkko Fontell, comments: “This is a historic milestone for Convion in our journey to bring next generation energy conversion systems to market. We are extremely grateful for the guidance and support provided by the Bird & Bird team. Their expertise and commitment were instrumental in the successful completion of this strategic deal.”  

Bird & Bird’s core team included partner Jori Taipale (Corporate), partner Iina-Mari Supperi (Corporate), partner Ville Alahuhta (Tax), senior associate Matti Kuokkanen (Corporate), associate Anna-Kaisa Mäenpää (Banking and Finance), associate Joel Rautiainen (Corporate), Counsel Alli Seppänen (Corporate), senior associate Matias Vikström (Tax) and associate Juhani Vuento (Corporate). 

News & Deals

More News & Deals
Deal Bird & Bird advises Ryde Group on Strategic EV Investment in Atoll Discovery

Aug 19 2025

Read More
Deal Bird & Bird advises MyRepublic on Strategic Broadband Sale to StarHub

Aug 15 2025

Read More
Deal Bird & Bird advises Theon on the acquisition of Kappa Optronics

Aug 12 2025

Read More
Deal Bird & Bird advises shareholders of The Payments Association on partnership with Nineteen Group

Aug 07 2025

Read More
Deal Bird & Bird acts for Cornerstone Investors in US$140m placing by Rockhopper Exploration

Aug 06 2025

Read More
News Bird & Bird boosts Dispute Resolution team in Singapore

Aug 06 2025

Read More