With a ‘deep understanding of the space‘, Borenius‘ practice is a go-to name in the market for IT transactions, with notable strength in the health, media and financial sectors, where the group regularly acts for healthcare providers, media platforms and banks. The team is also active in data protection and privacy mandates and stands out for its telecoms regulatory knowledge. Erkko Korhonen and Samuli Simojoki jointly lead the department and excel in technology transactions. Louna Tulikoura is the key name at senior associate level and Janko Lindros joined the group from Asianajotoimisto White & Case Oy in mid-2023.
TMT in Finland
Borenius
Practice head(s):
Erkko Korhonen; Samuli Simojoki
Other key lawyers:
Louna Tulikoura; Janko Lindros
Testimonials
‘Deep understanding of the space, very good service levels, and overall great people to partner with.’
‘The team has strong and broad expertise in corporate legal matters for technology/software companies. We’ve been able to rely on their services for a number of different international engagements, both sell side and buy side.’
‘Erkko Korhonen has an excellent business savvy approach to TMT matters.’
‘Samuli Simojoki is an excellent TMT lawyer and he and his team provide the Finnish perspective and legal input in the timescales required. He also gets the international picture.’
‘Long-standing relationship with key individuals who know our history and current situation very well.’
‘The law firm’s way of working is friendly, humane and very knowledgeable. Large contracts can be handled efficiently and quickly, even if they require knowledge of special legislation.’
‘A strong TMT practice in Helsinki.’
Key clients
Kesko Corporation
Nanoform Finland Plc
Fingrid Plc
M-Files Oy
Kansaneläkelaitos – The Social Insurance Institution of
Finland
HUS – The Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa
LeadDesk Plc
Valo Therapeutics Ltd
Accountor Group Oy
Jolla Ltd
Netflix, Inc.
Bravedo Oy
University of Tampere
HyTest Ltd
Findynet
Aalto University
City of Espoo
Warner Music Finland
Thoughtworks Inc.
Work highlights
- Advising Tampere University on research collaboration arrangements, scientific research, data protection questions, secondary use of health data and the commercialisation of IP.
- Advised Liesheng on a tech-driven transaction concerning the acquisition of Suunto (a global outdoor sports and adventure brand, which is especially known for its sports and diving watches) from Amer Sports.
- Advising HyTest Ltd on all of its legal matters, including data protection and contractual matters with its customers.
Castrén & Snellman
Castrén & Snellman‘s data and technology practice focuses on complex private and public sector IT outsourcings and cross-border IT system procurement projects. The firm’s expertise extends to internet, e-commerce, data protection and regulatory matters in the media and telecoms sectors. Group head Eija Warma-Lehtinen is experienced in national and international matters revolving around digital transformation projects, outsourcings, cloud services issues, IT and IP-driven transactions, and data protection matters. Kim Parviainen has notable experience in trade mark design, copyright and advertising matters, and Janina Tahvanainen specialies in transactional IP, technology and data protection work. Former group co-head Pia Ek departed to Bird & Bird in 2024.
Practice head(s):
Eija Warma-Lehtinen
Other key lawyers:
Kim Parviainen; Miika Junttila; Petteri Günther; Janina Tahvanainen; Asta Salo
Testimonials
‘Data Protection & Privacy team is top class in terms of expertise and service mindset. People are really skilled in their area, service minded and I get business critical support.’
‘Eija Warma-Lehtinen and Asta Salo have been the key people to run data privacy for our company. They are independent, fast and adapted quickly to the critical needs and roles for the company’s daily business operation. I have not met similar humble but intelligent team members in other providers.’
‘Our long-time main contact at Castrén & Snellman has been Kim Parviainen (partner). We appreciate very much his industry knowledge and ability to provide us detailed hands-on legal advice (by himself or by the best suited associates or counsels) and to make available to us his professional experience in evaluating any legal aspects of our most important projects/agreements.’
‘C&S has not only super talented individuals but a wide range of people who are very skilled in what they do. You can always expect high end results that can be used safely without double checking.’
‘C&S has the stars of almost every legal branch. They don’t just follow the law and industry, they are also shaping it. Partners do not leave the work for associates but are actively involved with clients.’
‘The team has overall excellent competence in its field. The quality of their work, whether contracts, negotiations or advice, is virtually flawless. Great attention to detail is combined with a thorough understanding of the general business purposes of the case.’
‘All are very proper and businesslike, although (to their advantage) more relaxed than some of their nearest competitors. Miika Junttila is a highly competent lawyer and he is also friendly, easy to get along with and a great communicator in contract negotiations and similar situations.’
Key clients
WithSecure Corporation / F-Secure Corporation
Tulli
Helsingin seudun opiskelija-asuntosäätiö sr
Google LLC
CSC-Tieteen tietotekniikan keskus Oy
Yleisradio Oy
Fonecta Oy
Keskinäinen Vakuutusyhtiö Fennia
Veikkaus Oy / Fennica Gaming Oy
Work highlights
- Advised F-Secure Corporation on the separation of F-Secure’s Consumer Security business and Corporate Security business through a partial demerger.
- Advised Veikkaus Oy’s subsidiary Fennica Gaming Oy on the launch of its business-to-business operations after certain changes to Finnish lotteries legislation allowing the Veikkaus group to engage in business-to-business services.
- Assisted Yleisradio with appealing against a decision by the Finnish Tax Administration.
Dittmar & Indrenius
Dittmar & Indrenius has excellent expertise in technology law combined with regulatory knowledge and leverages the knowledge of the technology, data protection, marketing and consumers, IP and life sciences and healthcare groups to handle a broad range of issues. The group is particularly noted for its experience in technology deals involving complex technology elements, R&D collaboration projects and contentious work. Anna Haapanen is the head of technology group and has experience in the copyright and patent aspects of code work and technology licensing issues including proprietary and open source licensings. Jukka Lång heads up the data protection, marketing and consumers practice group, and is a trusted adviser for companies requiring data protection and cybersecurity advice. Eila El Asry is a name to watch and advises international and domestic clients on all legal aspects relating to the use, commercialisation and protection of technology assets. Senior associate Johanna Tuohino joined the group in January 2022 and focuses on commercial technology issues. Life sciences and healthcare group head Juli Mansnérus also contributes to the practice.
Practice head(s):
Anna Haapanen; Jukka Lång; Juli Mansnérus
Other key lawyers:
Iiris Kivikari; Eila El Asry; Johanna Tuohino; Henna Aukia
Testimonials
‘The team understands and interprets complex issues very well and can interpret legal requirements in a practical context. Dittmar has the best up-to-date knowledge of topical legal developments.’
‘Jukka Lång is fun to work with and he takes great care of his clientele. He always has the most recent up-to-date know-how of data protection and legal tech developments.’
‘Anna Haapanen is extremely result oriented and wants to deliver high value work within budget. She has a clear understanding of the industry and is able to ask the right questions in order to get to the root of the customer’s need.’
‘Strong and extensive knowledge in the area of general data protection law. Very experienced team that can be relied on in demanding cases.’
‘Expertise, customer focus, commitment, understanding the client’s needs.’
‘Expertise, availability, customer focus, in-depth way of working.’
Key clients
Cargotec Corporation
City of Espoo
Cyberwatch Oy
DNA Oyj
Garmin Ltd
Helvar Oy Ab
Hexagon AB
ICEYE Oy
IKEA Oy
Kivra Oy
Kotkamills Oy
Metsä Group
Nordic Investment Bank (NIB)
Raksystems
Sitra
Skanska Oy
Sweco Finland Oy
TietoEVRY Corporation
Veho Oy Ab
Work highlights
- Representing DNA Oyj in an appeal in the Supreme Administrative Court against the telecoms regulator’s and administrative court’s decisions.
- Representing the City of Espoo in administrative court proceedings against the data protection regulator’s decision that prohibits schools throughout Finland from using digital education platforms.
- Advised ICEYE Oy on preparing legal arguments to the governmental bill draft of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment regarding amendments to the Finnish Act on Space Activity.
Hannes Snellman (Finland)
Hannes Snellman (Finland) regularly advises large enterprises on business-critical transactions in the telecoms, medical devices, healthcare and banking sectors, and engages with a number of cross-border clients including businesses in the UK and the US on regulatory issues and technology intensive M&A. The practice has seen an increase in demand for advice concerning data usage, data commercialisation and licensing issues where both domestic and international corporations are involved. Jesper Nevalainen is co-head of the IP and technology practice, focusing on commercial, technology and data protection law, including outsourcings in the TMT sector, and fellow co-head Panu Siitonen focuses on IT-related litigation, large and complex IT projects and licensing work. Lasse Riski is an expert in advising international companies on matters involving complex IT transactions, and counsel Maria Aholainen has notable expertise in data protection work.
Practice head(s):
Jesper Nevalainen; Panu Siitonen
Other key lawyers:
Lasse Riski; Outi Jousi; Sarita Schröder; Liisa Vaaraniemi; Maria Aholainen
Testimonials
‘Hannes Snellman provides excellent service. They are professional with substantial experience in collaboratively advising on data protection obligations for a multi-national company. They know their customers and their expectations.’
‘They have expert knowledge of data protection laws and practices, but more importantly they have great understanding of their customers business and how to support the business. They are also flexible, and service minded.’
Key clients
Microsoft Corporation (incl. Microsoft Oy and other group companies)
Accenture Oy
Paulig Group
UPM-Kymmene Oyj
Gasgrid Finland Oy
Smartly.io Solutions Oy
Oy Karl Fazer Ab
Finnish Red Cross
Telia Finland Oyj
Efecte Oyj
Instru Optiikka Oy
Suomen UNICEF ry
SAP Finland Oy and SAP SE
Finnish Customs
QPR Software Plc
Work highlights
- Advising Finnish Customs on the procurement of cryptocurrency brokerage services.
- Advising Paulig Group on its strategic digitalisation program.
HPP Attorneys
HPP Attorneys offers the full range of services in the TMT space including handling sector-related commercial contracts, competition issues, financings, dispute resolution and regulatory work. The firm has a range of corporate clients including leading broadband and telecoms companies, pharmaceuticals and technology businesses. Group co-head Kari-Matti Lehti has key experience in providing privacy and data protection advice to both national and international companies. Co-head Pekka Raatikainen advises IT clients on issues related to outsourcings, exploitation work, regulatory matters and licensing issues.
Practice head(s):
Kari-Matti Lehti; Pekka Raatikainen
Testimonials
‘Seamless co-operation, willingness to help and react at very short notice. The wide knowledge has given us an infinitely great advantage.’
‘We have our country’s most valued GDPR know how with long experience but not forgetting other areas.’
‘Fearlessness and expertise. This is a people business.’
‘Representing the client in negotiations, being one of our team instead of handing out suggestions or advice.’
Key clients
CGI
HiQ Finland Oy
Liikennevirta Oy
Sympa Oy
Esri Finland Oy
Foreca Oy
Liikennevirta
Mortgage Society of Finland
Finnish Medicine Verification Organisation
Work highlights
- Advised CGI on the public procurement and contract negotiations relating to the delivery of a new customer and patient information system to Central Uusimaa Social Security and Municipal Corporation.
Krogerus
Krogerus has ‘deep insight into ICT services and understanding commercial models of selling ICT services’. The team works on matters related to all aspects of TMT and data protection work, and the firm expanded its data protection knowledge through the expertise of senior associate Saara Leino. Group co-head Kalle Hynönen has extensive experience working for leading media and technology companies on operational, broadcasting, radio and digital media mandates, and both co-head Mika Puittinen and Juha-Pekka Katainen have substantial experience in TMT, data protection and dispute resolution work. Essi Launonen is a name to watch for her work advising clients on complex, large-scale IT outsourcings, as well as IT system and service procurements.
Practice head(s):
Kalle Hynönen; Mika Puittinen
Other key lawyers:
Juha-Pekka Katainen; Essi Launonen; Saara Leino; Alexander Bützow
Testimonials
‘Deep insight into ICT services and understanding commercial models of selling ICT services.’
‘Especially capable people and they have deep knowledge of business.’
‘Kalle Hynönen, partner: this man rocks. Saara Leino, senior associate: woman with a talent in data privacy.’
Key clients
Valmet Corporation
SOK (part of S Group)
Otava Group
Kotikatu Oy / PHM Group
Destia Oy
Lassila & Tikanoja Plc
Unisport-Saltex
EVA Solutions Group
Santander Consumer Finance Oy
Aiforia Technologies Plc
Ministry of Education and Culture
Rabbit Films Ltd
Päijät-Hämeen hyvinvointikuntayhtymä
Hartwall
Herantis Pharma
Lamor Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised Valmet Corporation on the replacement of Valmet’s current on-premise Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution with a cloud-based multi-tenant SaaS ERP solution.
- Advising leading media and publishing group Otava on its data protection, ICT and other technology and media-related contractual matters on an ongoing basis.
Roschier
Roschier offers a full service within the TMT space and handles complex compliance and regulatory work and disputes relating to technology issues across the domestic and international space. Group co-head Arto Linnervuo is praised for having a ‘very thorough understanding of the technology sector’ and advises clients on cross-border digital transformation and business process development projects, alongside IT outsourcing, computing, software licensing, data protection and privacy mandates. Mikko Manner has extensive experience in contentious and non-contentious technology, IP and ICT work and focuses on patent, copyright and trade secrets commercialisation. Co-head Johanna Lilja‘s practice includes all aspects of data protection and privacy, while also specialising in regulatory issues in highly regulated sectors. Miikka Konttinen is highly regarded for his work in ICT, automation and IoT matters.
Practice head(s):
Arto Linnervuo; Johanna Lilja
Other key lawyers:
Miikka Konttinen; Mikko Manner; Maiju Klemola; Emma Swahne
Testimonials
‘Roschier is a full-service firm with market-leading expertise in this practice area in Finland.’
‘Arto Linnervuo has a very thorough understanding of the technology sector, its business models and practices, and what challenges its clients face. Miikka Konttinen is very knowledgeable and solution-oriented.’
‘The team provides broad competency and a true one-stop-shop for technology related legal matters. As a client I do not need to second guess the quality and expertise of the work, which is a significant factor for choosing Roschier.’
‘All team members are bright, very friendly and proactive. Partner Johanna Lilja stands out as an inspirational leader in the team.’
‘Easy to approach and contact. Feels they always prioritise our topics. Good resolutions for our issues and needs. No need to spend lot of time to explain the topics/issues. These comments goes especially to Miikka Konttinen.’
Key clients
Nokia
Autoliv
GE Healthcare
Telia
Epic Systems Corporation
Fiskars
Discovery Media
Qvantel
Neste
Moomin Characters
Kemira
Metso Outotec
Veoneer
PayPal
Bauer Media Finland Oy
Fortum
Quest Diagnostics Inc.
Wolt
Work highlights
- Advised Wolt in approx. €7bn sale of the company to NYSE-listed DoorDash.
- Advised Metso Outotec Oyj on a global digital transformation program.
- Acted for Telia Corporation in the Supreme Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union in a landmark copyright infringement and compensation case brought by a copyright collecting society.
Bird & Bird
Bird & Bird‘s Helsinki office forms part of an integrated network of international offices, which the group utilises to handles a range of global mandates. The group acts for a range of domestic and international clients including multi-national software vendors, IT service providers as well as telecom operators and service providers, and has recently seen an increase in data protection matters. Sakari Halonen is co-head of the Nordic tech and comms group at the firm, and has in-depth knowledge of the various aspects of IT outsourcings, while Riku Rauhanen is a name to watch for complex privacy and commercial law issues. Pia Ek joined the practice from Castrén & Snellman in 2024.
Practice head(s):
Sakari Halonen
Other key lawyers:
Tobias Bräutigam; Teemu Lahdelma; Riku Rauhanen; Pia Ek
Testimonials
‘I have had the pleasure to work with variety of experts from Bird & Bird. They have always showed exemplary customer oriented, problem solving approach to the topics being covered also providing their views on additional topics when requested.’
‘I have had the pleasure to work with Sakari Halonen who has a unique ability to work with both the direct customer and the team on the other side of the table. Sakari has deep knowledge about legal and commercial topics when it comes to large scale IT contract negotiations. His way of working and willingness to find a resolution which will be suitable for all parties has been highly acknowledged by all parties at the negotiation table.’
‘Exceptionally positive work environment that leads to positive work attitude for associates and partners. Innovative thinking and ambition to find solutions.’
‘Readiness and availability as well as innovative thinking. Privacy practice in Finland delivers exceptional results.’
‘I think that the team has extensive industry experience and is able to reflect on questions on a wider scale and scope which allows focusing on key questions more effectively.’
‘They are very fast and quick to answer and act; and are able to combine theoretical reasoning with real-life experience and insight. Sakari Halonen to name especially.’
‘High availability, high competence, pragmatic.’
Key clients
Capgemini Group
Cerner Corporation (Cerner Ireland Limited)
DXC (DXC Technology Finland Oy)
Eezy Plc
Edita Prima Oy
Profit Software Oy
HPE (Hewlett-Packard Oy)
Microsoft
Sanoma
Nokia
Work highlights
- Continuing to act as the external general counsel for Capgemini Group in respect of its businesses and dealings in Finland as well as other issues ranging from IT outsourcing transactions to various matters involving privacy advice, including advice on data retention and negotiation of various data processing agreements.
- Supported the Finnish postal service in a matter involving transparency of processing.
Inventio Attorneys
Inventio Attorneys is a boutique firm, which advises international and domestic clients on a range of contentious and non-contentious matters. The firm handles ICT-related transactions and has considerable knowledge of selling and buying software, representing both customers and vendors. Practice head Topi Lusenius advises clients on IT, R&D, IP, outsourcing and data protection issues, while Onni Ogbeide stands out for his work advising clients on legal matters related to IT, outsourcing and dispute resolution issues.
Practice head(s):
Topi Lusenius
Other key lawyers:
Onni Ogbeide
Testimonials
‘Inventio takes the role as a business partner who develops in-depth knowledge of their client’s business and takes initiative to create pragmatic solutions to business needs.’
‘Topi Lusenius and the team are broadly experienced and always committed to full transparency. Exceptionally valuable is their ability to give context and pragmatic suggestions to decisions by sharing concrete case examples from their past experience. Their advice is not limited to “how things are” from a legal point of view but it always extends to concrete recommendations for our business situation.’
‘They constantly gather knowledge and are up to speed. All of them are really nice to work with. The people truly master their area and they are very good negotiators which greatly benefits customers.’
Key clients
Savings Bank Group
Lowell Group
Xerox Corporation
Puuilo
Efima
Tammer Brands
Figure
Pharmaceutical Information Centre
Consultor
UTU
Vepsäläinen
Finncont
Gasera
Spectral Engines
Finnsusp
FIMX
Houston Inc. Consulting
Porasto
Firstbeat
Tana
Funidata
Work highlights
- Advised Savings Banks Group on the negotiation of settlement regarding a strategic multi-bank core solution program.
- Represented Lowell Group in a strategic services deal with a major financial institution group involving multiple Nordic countries.
- Assisted Firstbeat with transforming its contractual and legal documentation.
Lexia Attorneys Ltd
Lexia Attorneys Ltd provides advice on contentious and non-contentious technology, media, privacy, platform, data ecosystem and data protection issues for domestic clients, including government entities, and international corporates. The practice has broad experience encompassing the full range of TMT services, with Markus Myhrberg focusing on technology, data privacy, media, SaaS and ecommerce mandates, as well as advising clients on a number of issues including IP and media law. Susanna Sariola advises clients on all their contractual needs including IT agreements and complex technology and IP licensing agreements, while Samuli Lehtonen stands out for his sourcing and SaaS related contract expertise.
Practice head(s):
Markus Myhrberg; Susanna Sariola
Other key lawyers:
Kimmo Oila; Samuli Lehtonen; Kimmo Suominen; Erika Leinonen; Marko Moilanen
Testimonials
‘Lexia has a strong and experienced team and they have built a solid track record in building new success stories – reasons why we chose them. Lexia has a team that has knowledge of a wide variety of industries and from different intellectual and legal areas. As a whole, the company seems to be working well together and they take a strategic perspective with their guidance and solutions, in order to address client’s interests and needs. We’ve been able to adjust our working practices dynamically with them and that helps and supports business needs.’
‘Individuals working with us are really part of our team. It is easy to communicate and co-operate with them and they are respected among the staff. If compared to our previous experience, I think the strong competence and professionalism is stronger and the feeling of “this person has been there before to build next success stories” is highly appreciated. We’ve received very open and smart problem solving capabilities that have helped us to brainstorm and make better decisions for our company.’
Key clients
Finnair Plc
Flymaas Ltd
HMD Global Oy
Next Games Corporation
Puro.earth Oy
GameRefinery Ltd
Aito Media Ltd / Mediawan Finland
PlusID Oy
Premix Oy
Hintsa Performance Ltd
StageZero Ltd.
Sensible 4 Oy
Epassi Finland Oy
Aekos Trading Oy
Ministry of Education and Culture
Financial Labs Oy
Work highlights
- Assisted Sensible 4 Oy on various TMT activities from NDAs to licensing and delivery agreements.
- Supporting HMD with complex technology licensing deals, involving e.g., software and hardware engineering and data protection aspects.
Attorneys-at-law Trust. Ltd
Attorneys-at-law Trust. Ltd focuses on transactions within the field of technology and regularly acts in IT and IP disputes. The group assists a range of clients from small entrepreneurs to large multinational corporations with every type of IP-driven M&A transaction, outsourcing, venture capital matter and investment. The team also engages in contract issues, advising both suppliers and customers, and also handles data protection work and public procurements. Jan Lindberg leads the team and advises on digital transformation projects, complex data privacy and data protection issues, and TMT disputes. Lauri Nieminen has a strong track record in data protection and technology deals, while Anssi Ihatsu advises clients on various CRM and ERP contract negotiations.
Practice head(s):
Jan Lindberg
Other key lawyers:
Lauri Nieminen; Anssi Ihatsu
Key clients
Wihuri Oy
Gymnation
Fellowmind Finland Oy
Nexstim Oyj
Kaiku Helsinki Oy
Veritas Mutual Insurance Company
Crown CRO Oy
Suunto Oy
Lähitapiola
Bocap Private Equity
Work highlights
- Advised Nexstim Oyj on its up to €19m patent and technology license to Magnus Medical.
- Advised an ICT vendor on its largest ever digital transformation project.
- Advised Suunto Oy on its ICT outsourcing to Telia.
Asianajotoimisto White & Case Oy
Asianajotoimisto White & Case Oy offers an integrated, cross-border, full-service practice in the TMT space, with extensive experience in technology transactions, disputes, IP issues, antitrust work, regulatory matters and data privacy mandates. Group head Timo Airisto has advised on some of the largest transactions in the market, including advising Gambling.com Group on its acquisition of NDC Holding Limited, a BVI company.
Practice head(s):
Timo Airisto
Key clients
Andreessen Horowitz
Barclays
Carnegie
Danske Bank
Eurazeo
Gambling.com Group
Monterro
Nordea Bank
SEB
Summa Equity
Supercell
Work highlights
- Advising Supercell, the mobile game developer behind Hay Day, Clash of Clans, Boom Beach, Clash Royale and Brawl Stars, on multiple investments and financings for ongoing investments.
- Advising Gambling.com Group Ltd. a leading performance marketing company for the global online gambling industry, on its acquisition of NDC Holding Limited, a BVI company, developing a comparison review website for the gambling industry.
- Advising Monterro, a leading Nordic software growth investor, on its acquisition of a majority stake in M-Brain Oy, a global provider of competitive and market intelligence solutions.
Avance Attorneys Ltd
The ‘pragmatic and experienced team’ at Avance Attorneys Ltd handles a wide variety of work within the TMT space, including venture capital investments into technology companies and the creation of new media platform joint ventures for established media companies. The group handles a number of matters in the media and entertainment sector, with recent projects including joint ventures and restructurings. Sonja Heiskala stands out for her experience in technology transactions and regulatory matters, including issues relating to the EU General Data Protection Regulation and protection of privacy in employment.
Practice head(s):
Ilkka Perheentupa; Anders Floman; Minna Katajoki; Sonja Heiskala
Other key lawyers:
Illkka Perheentupa
Testimonials
‘The most pragmatic and experienced tech team in Finland. Ilkka Perheentupa is or go-to guy in Helsinki, and he has always delivered.’
‘Ilkka Perheentupa is always available and ready to solve problems with a pragmatic approach.’
‘They know how to take things quickly and start working on the assignment, taking into account the client’s schedule and other important issues. Their reporting and communication is in an understandable form and efficient. There always have the right person in the team to join the assignment.’
‘Team has excellent pedigree and long-standing experience in technology start-up law and they are very good in M&A. They also have great industry knowledge from (mobile) gaming.’
‘Ilkka Perheentupa has excellent industry knowledge in mobile gaming, and is an exceptional counsel for legal matters and legal advice and has a good understanding of the business issues as well.’
Key clients
DoorDash, Inc.
Streamr Network AG
Paptic Oy
Freska Finland Oy
Alma Media Oyj
Keskisuomalainen Oyj
Canatu Oy
Traplight Oy
Seriously Digital Entertainment
Realstocks Oy
Verdane Capital
European Mobile Operator Oy
Reworks
IQM Finland Oy
Hologic, Inc.
Tencent Holdings Limited
GameRefinery Oy
Snowprint Studios
Verso Fund II Ky
Galena Pharma Oy
Adelis Equity Partners
Procuritas
Orla DTx Oy
Rejlers Finland Oy
BitOdd
Qualvista Oy
Aurora Studios
Kainos
Futureplay
Amer Sports
Work highlights
- Advised DoorDash, Inc. on the acquisition of the food delivery platform company Wolt Enterprises Oy.
- Advised Alma Media, a leading media and marketplace platform provider, on general IP and technology and competition related matters.
- Advised Zervant Oy and its shareholders on the sale of the company to Ageras Group, a Danish financial management service provider backed by Investcorp.
DLA Piper Finland Attorneys Ltd
DLA Piper Finland Attorneys Ltd's practice is headed up by Markus Oksanen and Sami Rintala and focuses on outsourcings, privacy work, IP issues, commercial contracts, ICT mandates, cloud services, privacy and cybersecurity work and sourcing issuess. Oksanen advises service suppliers and service providers, while Rintala has handled both domestic and international matters. Aleksi Nieminen stands out for his work in data protection and ePrivacy issues and is highly skilled in data protection law.
Practice head(s):
Sami Rintala; Markus Oksanan
Other key lawyers:
Aleksi Nieminen
Testimonials
‘Deep legal expertise combined with business understanding.’
Dottir Attorneys Ltd.
Dottir Attorneys Ltd. focuses on technology and entertainment related assignments, including handling data protection work IT outsourcings, IT procurement processes, technology disputes and data governance issues. Daniel Stranius advises domestic and international companies on matters including IT outsourcings, procurements and delivery of business-critical IT systems. Johanna Rantanen has substantial experience in assisting companies of all sizes with technology procurements and IP acquisitions. Jaakko Lindgren assists clients with e-commerce and telecoms regulatory matters, and is the former chairman of the Finnish IT Law Association. Counsel Otto Lindholm leads the data protection practice.
Practice head(s):
Daniel Stranius; Otto Lindholm
Other key lawyers:
Jaakko Lindgren; Johanna Rantanen
Testimonials
‘Dottir is active within the start-up scene and has a fresh attitude. They are able to combine the past experience of several partners in large IT supplier companies with good command of all the requisite legal areas that are relevant for a start-up to build a solid legal basis for growth.’
‘Each of Jaakko Lindgen and Daniel Stanius both know the TMT business sector throughout, and are experienced, goal oriented, no-nonsense negotiators capable of seeing the forest from the trees.’
‘Our contact persons at Dottir reply to our requests super fast and they have always delivered what they have promised. Their industry knowledge of our domain (SaaS, software services, GDPR, Data protection) is world class. They are not only able to answer the legal questions but also elaborate together with our business.’
‘Our main contact persons have been Jaakko Lindgren and Otto Lindholm. They both have deep and world class substance knowledge and great service attitude. They always respond super quickly to our requests.’
‘Excellent practice.’
‘Jaakko Lindgren, Daniel Stranius and Otto Lindholm are all very knowledgeable and professional.’
‘Dottir’s team has a forward looking attitude. This combined with great characters and outstanding skills in their professional field, creates a fresh way of working which nurtures client-attorney trust. Work is targeted to where it has most impact.’
‘Counsel Otto Lindholm; Otto has truly outstanding skills in privacy related matters. He is in the forefront of following the trends and discussions regarding privacy related matters with healthy practical attitude on many times controversial and debatable questions. He is an active participant as well and seems to me a highly recognised professional among his peers who actually makes an impact in this field.’
Key clients
Central Finland Health Care District (KSSHP)
Are Oy
A-Insinöörit Oy
Kemijoki Oy
Elenia Group
YIT Oyj
Futurice Oy & Columbia Road Oy
Witted Megacorp Oyj
Sofigate Oy
Teosto r.y. (Säveltäjäin Tekijänoikeustoimisto)
Work highlights
- Advised KSSHP on a major IT outsourcing, in which four Finnish health care districts procured a patient and customer data system from Cerner Corporation.
- Advised Are Oy on the procurement of its new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system from Unit4.
- Advised YIT (i) on the renewal of YIT’s Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft; and (ii) on the procurement of Data Connectivity and Mobile Services for the whole YIT Group from another supplier.
Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)
Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) acts for clients across the global market and assists with patenting and IP contracting issues, software and hardware licenses, ICT services, data protection issues and disputes. Tiina Ashorn is the head of the technology team and focuses on transactional and advisory work, and also advises scientific research institutions, while Markus Rämö advises on technology and green energy issues. Jukka-Pekka Joensuu has been involved in advising the Finnish government and institutional investors on various technology related projects including developing the Nordics as a major data hub.
Practice head(s):
Tiina Ashorn; Markus Rämö; Jukka-Pekka Joensuu
Other key lawyers:
Anu Mattila; Petteri Häkkänen; Kirsi Karvonen; Ismo Kallioniemi
Testimonials
‘The company’s values are deeply rooted in entrepreneurship. The company has a wide selection of services, some even the only one in the market.’
‘Jukka-Pekka Joensuu – very deep special expertise in telecommunications and entrepreneurship.’
‘Partner Ismo Kallioniemi has a deep understanding of AI, both technically as well legally. His recent book on AI law is – and will be – the ”bible” on the subject matter for years to come.’
‘Tiina Ashorn is our point of contact and as mentioned above, she has a practical and strategic, value-added business approach to legal matters and can easily identify matters that require involvement from other experts, whether tax, export compliance or something else. She has always provided excellent, timely service and never disappointed us.’
‘The Eversheds team is very versatile and covers a wide spectrum of legal areas. The division of work between partners and associates is transparent and sensible. It is easy to collaborate with Eversheds and I appreciate the fact that the division of work between my own internal legal team and the Eversheds team can be tailored according to the issue at hand.’
‘I appreciate Tiina Ashorn’s versatile knowledge and solution orientated approach plus her friendly no-nonsense attitude in general.’
‘Very competent and fast legal advice, where the client is listened to and included.’
Key clients
D9 / Triple Point Management LLP
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Orfer Oy
Microsoft
The Northern Ostrobothnia Hospital District
The Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District
Oy Omnitele Ab
Klinkman
Kaiku Health
Salus Group
Plus Terveys Oy
Digitalist Group Plc
Qvantel Oy
Staffpoint
Ficolo Oy
Work highlights
- Advised Enersense Group Oyj on its acquisition of the shares of Voimatel Oy through a share exchange and a simultaneous directed share issue to the seller, KPY Cooperative.
- Assisted and represented VTT on a continuous basis in various contract negotiations with domestic and foreign parties including large EU projects and commercial agreements with global technology suppliers and purchasers.
- Advised the sellers as they sold all the shares of Oy Salus Group Ab to Sambla Group AB, the group of companies formed by which is owned by Nordic Capital (SWE).
Lieke Attorneys Ltd.
Lieke Attorneys Ltd.‘s TMT team has a strong track record in providing advice to internet and mobile service providers, software and web services providers, computer and video games developers, consumer device manufacturers and technology providers. The practice is led by Rosa Lång and also features Ville Vyyryläinen, who continues to provide clients with strategic advice on technology related commercial agreements.
Practice head(s):
Rosa Lång
Other key lawyers:
Ville Vyyryläinen
Testimonials
‘All individuals we’ve used have had good practical knowledge and focused on right things in legal agreements and contracts.’
‘Lieke has a diverse team of attorneys and they always try to find the best person/attorney to meet our needs.’
‘Industry knowledge, professionalism.’
‘Good general understanding about the area and the most common challenges regarding agreements and balance of power between suppliers and clients.’
Key clients
IBM
Bittiriihi Oy (and Bitcomp Group)
IVALO Creative Agency Oy
Cactos Oy
MAXA Holding Limited
Tramigo Ltd
CCEA Oy
Ouman Oy
Keravan Energia Oy/ Kerava Energy Ltd
Luxid Group Oy
Digi Finland Oy
Vitec ALMA Oy
A number of startups originating from Maria01 startup hub
Work highlights
- Acted as the legal adviser for Bittiriihi Oy and the other shareholders of Bitcomp Oy, a leading provider of geographical information systems for the forestry sector, on the sale of the shares in the company to Sitowise Oy.
- Advising Luxid Group Oy on all of its TMT law matters, including drafting several types of contracts, contract negotiations and IP matters.
Waselius & Wist
Waselius & Wist‘s TMT practice provides advice on a broad range of matters related to data privacy issues and the use of personal data, including regulatory compliance issues, operation model developments, internal investigations and contractual matters. Bernt Juthström has substantial experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters spanning TMT, copyright, trade mark, patent and trade secret mandates. Charlotta Sittnikow advises clients on a range of regulatory and compliance matters relating to the telecoms sector.
Practice head(s):
Bernt Juthström
Other key lawyers:
Jouni Kautto; Charlotta Sittnikow
Key clients
Pernod Ricard
CCR S.A.
Otso Group
Loomis Ab
Visma
adesso SE
Work highlights
- Providing legal advice to Pernod Ricard Finland in relation to data protection issues and consumer opt-ins.
- Advised Brazil’s premier highway operator CCR S.A. on the sale of its 80% stake in Quicko to MaaS Global Oy and the complex matters relating to GDPR compliance in a transaction process.
- Advised Loomis AB (on the behalf of Automatia Pankkiautomaatit Oy) on the negotiation of long-term service contracts with Automatia’s key customers.