Bird & Bird advised Patria on its acquisition of Nordic Drones

International law firm Bird & Bird acted as legal advisor to Patria Oyj, on its acquisition of 100 % of the shares in Nordic Drones Oy.

Patria is an international provider of defence, security and aviation life cycle support services, technology solutions and pilot training. Nordic Drones is a Finnish company located in Muurame, manufacturing drones designed for professional use. The completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. 

The Bird & Bird team was led by partner Mikko Ahonen, primarily assisted by associate Marla Melin. Other team members included Counsel Riikka Aarikka and associate Maria Karpathakis (EU & Competition), Counsel Juuso Pyy, and associates Teemu Lahdelma, and Niilo-Pekka Salminen (Tech & Comms), partner Henri Kaikkonen and associate Sofia Paksuniemi (IP), partner Teea Kemppinen and associate Johanna Salonen (Employment), associate Anna-Kaisa Mäenpää (Finance & Financial Regulation), as well as partner Ville Alahuhta and associate Matias Vikström (Tax).

With our expertise in the technology and defence sectors, we were able to provide the client with valuable guidance, navigating complex regulatory requirements and providing advice on industry-specific issues.

 

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