Hannes Snellman has expertise across M&A transactions, IPOs, technology transactions, IT disputes and data protection matters, and regularly advises large enterprises on business-critical transactions in the telecoms, medical device, healthcare and banking sectors. The team has built a strong reputation for working with large enterprises on business-critical transactions. The IP and technology practice is jointly led by Jesper Nevalainen, who leverages his knowledge of commercial, technology, and data protection law to assist with open-source licensing issues, and experienced ICT litigator Panu Siitonen, who focuses on IT projects, and licensing, SaaS and other services agreements. Other key members include contract negotiation expert Lasse Riski and Maria Aholainen, who has notable expertise in data protection mandates.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Lasse Riski
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Practice head
Jesper Nevalainen; Panu Siitonen
Other key lawyers
Lasse Riski; Maria Aholainen