Bird & Bird‘s commercial team frequently engages with domestic and international clients, including multi-national software vendors, IT service providers, telecoms operators and service providers. The team also provides comprehensive support across a range of issues, including regulatory compliance, data protection and electronic communication law. The practice is led by the duo of Sakari Halonen and Pia Ek, who are well versed in assisting their clients with cross-border IT outsourcing transactions and general IT contracts. Tobias Bräutigam focuses on data protection mandates, while Riku Rauhanen is the key contact for complex privacy and commercial law issues.

The IP and technology practice at Borenius has experience extending to tech transactions, health data and digital health solutions, and regulatory, compliance and privacy matters. The team serves a prominent roster of public and private sector clients, including healthcare providers, media platforms and banks in the health, media and financial sectors. Practice co-head Erkko Korhonen excels in ICT and other technology transactions, such as ICT outsourcings, technology deliveries and implementation, cloud computing contracting and software and application development projects, while fellow co-head Samuli Simojoki leads venture capital transactions and technology deals. Henriikka Piekkala focuses on competition neutrality issues.

Castrén & Snellman is reputed for the depth of its expertise in private and public sector IT outsourcing and cross-border IT system procurement projects, along with data protection issues, regulatory work and IT dispute resolution and arbitration matters. The team regularly acts for clients in the banking and finance, energy, construction, media, telecoms and entertainment sectors, as well as government bodies. Eija Warma-Lehtinen, a key point of call for domestic and international clients for international data transfer and outsourcing arrangements, co-heads the practice with Kim Parviainen, who is adept at IP, technology and dispute resolution work, and Topi Lusenius, who has longstanding experience in IT transactions. Asta Salo is also singled out for her contributions in this space.

The ‘seasoned team’ at Dittmar & Indrenius is well placed to handle corporate issues, disputes and transactions, with strong regulatory, IP, technology and data law expertise. The practice stands out as a key choice for clients seeking advice on all facets of technology deals involving complex technology elements, R&D collaboration projects and contentious work. The practice is co-led by Anna Haapanen, Iiris Kivikari, Jukka Lång and Juli Mansnérus. Haapanen is well-equipped to handle contentious and non-contentious technology matters; Kivikari is a specialist in IP and media law; ICT lawyer Lång regularly represents clients in data protection and cyber security matters, and Mansnérus is experienced in all types of technology litigation, transactions, and regulatory matters. Eila El Asry is highly skilled in the technology and data assets fields.

Hannes Snellman (Finland) 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.

HPP Attorneys is renowned for providing comprehensive support on the full range of TMT matters, including sector-related contract drafting, such as licensing technologies, technology development and deployment and major outsourcing agreements. The team excels in disputes related to the telecoms and mobile communications sectors, with further standout expertise in data protection, data security and AI issues. The team is led by Kari-Matti Lehti, who focuses on non-contentious IP, outsourcing, privacy, and data protection law matters, while co-head Pekka Raatikainen has notable experience of assisting IT clients with procurement, outsourcing, exploitation, regulatory and licensing issues.

Krogerus is a prominent player in the TMT space, specialising in a broad spectrum of data protection issues, data regulations and ICT procurements. The team leverages its expert knowledge to assist banks, insurance companies and other financial services entities and institutions with ICT procurements in the financial sector. Practice head Kalle Hynönen is well known for advising media and technology companies on their operations, while co-head Pessi Honkasalo is well versed in handling IT projects and outsourcing arrangements. Juha Pekka Katainen is another key name of note for TMT assignments and the related disputes and investigations, and Essi Launonen is recommended for her ICT outsourcing procurement expertise.

Roschier is renowned for its comprehensive expertise in the TMT sector, handling contentious and non-contentious issues for a diverse client base from the IT and technology, media and entertainment, and telecoms sectors. Arto Linnervuo heads up the digitalisation and TMT, and outsourcing practices and provides advice on technology-related matters to both private and public sector clients. Johanna Lilja leads the data protection practice and has significant expertise in all aspects of data protection and privacy, such as internal compliance audits, GDPR compliance, cross-border data transfers and data breaches. Managing partner Mikko Manner has a strong base of advisory and contentious technology, IP and ICT knowledge, and Miikka Konttinen is a key contact for ICT, automation, IOT, telecoms and industrial technology contracts.

Dottir Attorneys Ltd. excels in handling a broad spectrum of technology and entertainment assignments while demonstrating notable expertise in data protection work, IT outsourcings, IT procurement processes, technology disputes, and data security and data governance issues. The team is led by Daniel Stranius, who focuses on outsourcings, procurements, and data privacy and data security matters, while co-head Otto Lindholm has notable expertise in data protection and other regulatory enforcement proceedings. Jaakko Lindgren handles telecoms regulatory issues, and Johanna Rantanen leads on technology procurements, supply and IP acquisitions, and licensing arrangements.

Counting publicly listed corporations, government entities, IT and SaaS companies and innovative start-ups among its roster of clients, Lexia Attorneys Ltd regularly advises on the full gamut of contentious and non-contentious matters, from technology and media issues to privacy, data protection and marketing mandates. Saara Ryhtä, who focuses on contracts, negotiations, M&A transactions, protection of IP, and regulatory compliance, co-heads the practice with Kimmo Suominen, who is well versed in artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency and cybersecurity issues, and Erika Leinonen, who has notable expertise in data protection, data security and confidential communication mandates.

Jointly spearheaded by Ilkka Perheentupa, Anders Floman, Minna Katajoki and Sonja Heiskala, Avance Attorneys Ltd’s team excels in handling a wide range of assignments, including venture capital investments for technology companies and the creation of new media platform joint ventures for established media companies. The firm also offers strategic guidance tailored to the unique needs of healthtech, cleantech, quantum computing, gaming, fintech/blockchain and the bioeconomy industries.

DLA Piper Finland Attorneys Ltd delivers a comprehensive set of services across issues spanning AI, technology, ICT, outsourcing, commercial contracts, digital services, IPR, privacy and dispute resolution. The team is jointly spearheaded by Sami Rintala, who is the go-to person for ICT, technology, cloud services, privacy, cybersecurity, sourcing and outsourcing mandates, and Markus Oksanen, who is a specialist in IT procurement and outsourcing transactions, public procurement processes and technology licensings.

Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) provides day-to-day advice across all aspects of IP contracting issues, software and hardware licenses, ICT services, public procurements and data protection disputes. Markus Rämö oversees the team and is sought after by international corporations, technology companies, and pioneers in energy innovation seeking support with technology and green energy issues. Other key team members include Tiina Ashorn, Ismo Kallioniemi and Lassi Lepistö.

Trusted by significant internet and mobile service providers, software and web services providers, consumer device manufacturers and technology providers, Lieke Attorneys Ltd.’s key strengths lie in handling IP and data privacy matters. Rosa Lång leads the practice, with extensive expertise in advising on IT-related commercial agreements and data privacy matters.

Attorneys-at-law Trust. Ltd has a robust practice covering a wide range of issues, including contract law, data protection issues and public procurements. Renowned for its proficiency in IP and ICT disputes, the team also focus on technology-related transactions. Practice head Jan Lindberg is well known for his expertise in handling IT projects, ERP, CRM and other system procurements, as well as digital transformation projects, privacy and data protection matters, and ICT disputes.

Waselius has considerable strength in handling a wide range of legal issues related to technology, data privacy and use of personal data, including regulatory compliance, development of operation models, internal investigations, and contractual matters. Bernt Juthström, who is well versed in addressing both contentious and non-contentious TMT and IP matters, co-heads the practice with data privacy and electronic communications expert Jouni Kautto and e-commerce and telecoms regulatory specialist Charlotta Sittnikow.