"Krogerus Supports New Finnish Sports Foundation to Empower Young Athletes"

"Krogerus is providing pro bono advisory services to Läpimurtosäätiö, a new Finnish sports foundation established in 2022 to support promising young athletes and promote equal opportunities for children in physical activities. The foundation aims to grow its initial capital of €3 million to €30 million through donations. Krogerus has been involved in the foundation's establishment and ongoing governance, with a team led by Partner Marko Vuori and Counsel Valle-Veikko Eronen."

**Law Firms Involved:** Krogerus served as pro bono adviser to Läpimurtosäätiö, a new Finnish sports support foundation. **Transaction Description:** Krogerus assisted in the establishment of Läpimurtosäätiö, which aims to support promising young Finnish athletes and promote equal opportunities for children to engage in physical activities. Founded in 2022, the foundation has an initial capital of €3 million, with plans to increase it to €30 million through donations. The first grants were distributed in the summer of 2023, and Krogerus continues to provide support on governance, tax, and contractual matters. **Lawyers Involved:** - Marko Vuori, Partner - Valle-Veikko Eronen, Counsel (specializing in foundation law) - Samu Lassila, Partner (advising on tax matters) - Sakari Kalpio, Associate (assisting on tax matters)

"Krogerus Supports New Finnish Sports Foundation to Empower Young Athletes"

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