The work of Borenius‘ IP and technology department encompasses tech transactions, health data and digital health solutions, regulatory and compliance and privacy matters. The group works with both public and private sector clients, such as technology growth companies, Finnish healthcare providers and financial sector clients. Erkko Korhonen and Samuli Simojoki jointly lead the team. Korhonen focuses on ICT and other technology transactions, such as outsourcing, technology deliveries and implementation; cloud computing contracting and software and application development projects while Simojoki comfortably handles venture capital transactions and technology deals.

Castrén & Snellman‘s data and technology department focuses on complex private and public sector IT outsourcing and IT system procurement projects, often including a cross-border element, and related disputes. The team also handles data protection and regulatory matters in the telecommunications and media sectors. Group head Eija Warma-Lehtinen is recognised for her vast experience in data protection and privacy. ‘Excellent’ Kim Parviainen is well-versed in IP, technology and dispute resolution. In 2024, Topi Lusenius and Onni Ogbeide joined the team from Inventio Attorneys.

The TMT practice at Dittmar & Indrenius handles a wide range of work, from regulatory to IP, technology and data law - the firm has recently been involved in court proceedings relating to data protection before the Court of Justice of the European Union and the Supreme Administrative Court. Anna Haapanen delivers the full range of advice on technology mandates, both contentious and non-contentious. Jukka Lång is an experienced ICT lawyer and represents clients relating to data protection and cyber security, while Juli Mansnérus is well-verse in strategic regulatory law and all types of technology litigations and transactions. Eila El Asry is a name to note in the technology and data assets field.

Hannes Snellman (Finland)'s IP and technology department handles a broad spread of work including M&A transactions, IPOs, IT-related public procurement, IT disputes and complex data protection matters. The practice group is headed by Jesper Nevalainen who focuses on commercial, technology, and data protection law, including outsourcing in the TMT sectors, in particular open-source licensing issues, and Panu Siitonen who is an expert on ICT-related litigation, IT projects, licensing, SaaS and other services agreements as well as media and entertainment. Lasse Riski is a key name for contract negotiation and Maria Aholainen is experienced in data protection.

HPP Attorneys’s technology department offers the full range of advice on TMT matters, including sector-related contract drafting, such as licensing technologies, technology development and deployment and major outsourcing agreements, as well as on disputes in the field of telecoms and mobile communications. Areas of expertise include data protection, data security and AI. Co-head Kari-Matti Lehti has a wealth of experience in outsourcing, and privacy as well as data protection law, both on a national and international level, working with clients active within the communications and IT sectors, and co-head Pekka Raatikainen is recognised for his IT disputes practice.

The technology, data and IP department at Krogerus has deep experience in TMT, including a special focus on data protection and other data regulations, as well as in ICT procurements. Key clients of the group are banks, insurance companies and other financial services entities and institutions. The team is jointly led by Kalle Hynönen, who is well-known for his work in the media sector, and Mika Puittinen who excels in large-scale IT projects and outsourcing arrangements. Juha Pekka Katainen has vast experience in TMT assignments and related disputes and investigations, while Essi Launonen focuses on ICT outsourcings, as well as ICT system and service procurements.

Well-known for its broad capabilities across the TMT spectrum, Roschier advises an array of clients in IT and technology, media and entertainment and telecommunications. Arto Linnervuo is head of digitalisation, TMT and outsourcing and advises clients on various technology-related matters in both private and public sectors; Johanna Lilja is head of data protection and focuses on all aspects of data protection and privacy such as internal compliance audits, GDPR compliance and cross-border data transfers. Managing partner Mikko Manner has extensive experience in both contentious and non-contentious technology, IP and ICT work, while Miikka Konttinen is highly regarded in ICT, automation, IOT, telecommunications and various industrial technology contracts.

Bird & Bird‘s commercial, tech and comms department is fully integrated into the firm’s broad network of international offices, enabling it to handle a range of global mandates, especially regulatory matters regarding in particular data protection and electronic communication law. The team is engaged by numerous multinational software vendors, IT service providers as well as telecom operators and service providers. Head of the team Sakari Halonen predominantly advises clients in complex cross-border IT outsourcing transactions as well as in IT contracting in general. Riku Rauhanen advises on complex privacy and commercial law issues, while Tobias Bräutigam is another notable member of the team. In 2024, the highly regarded Pia Ek joined from Castrén & Snellman, adding notable expertise in cross-border digitisation projects and other commercial and transactional work.

Handling a wide range of matters, from IT outsourcing, procurement and deliveries, to tech disputes, data privacy and data governance assignments, the team at Dottir Attorneys Ltd. is has a strong track record of work on tech and entertainment assignments across several industries. ‘Excellent’ co-head Daniel Stranius leads on outsourcing, procurements, data privacy and data security matters, while ‘talented, pragmatic and versatile’ co-head Otto Lindholm covers data protection and other regulatory enforcement proceedings. Jaakko Lindgren and Johanna Rantanen are other key members of the team.

Boutique firm Inventio Attorneys assists both international and domestic clients within the field of technology across a range of both contentious and non-contentious matters, such as ICT agreements, especially in the financial sector and within the field of fintech. They are engaged by large cooperations, SMEs and start-ups. Topi Lusenius and Onni Ogbeide left the firm post-publication.

Lexia Attorneys Ltd’s technology and media team advises on a range of contentious and non-contentious matters concerning technology, media, privacy, data protection and marketing. The team is led by Kimmo Oila  who has notable expertise with regards to artificial intelligence, crypto currencies and cybersecurity, Kimmo Suominen who assists various media, games, music, and production companies and represents clients in arbitration and litigation related to technology, IPR and data protection, and Erika Leinonen who is an expert on data protection, data security and confidentiality of communications. Markus Myhrberg is a key contact for start-ups and growth companies.

Attorneys-at-law Trust. Ltd's TMT practice provides a range of advice connected to contract law, data protection and public procurement and has a focus on transactions especially in the field of technology, as well as advising in ICT and IP related disputes. The practice group is led by Jan Lindberg who assists on IT projects, ERP, CRM and other system procurements, as well as digital transformation projects, privacy and data protection matters and ICT disputes. Topi Ruotsalainen joined the firm from Laine Nikkanen Luukko Attorneys Ltd in October 2023.

Avance Attorneys Ltd’s IP and technology team works on a wide spectrum of assignments, ranging from venture capital investments for technology companies to creation of new media platform joint ventures for established media companies. Ilkka Perheentupa and Anders Floman assist clients in technology-focused transactions, Minna Katajoki handles disputes and cybersecurity matters, while Sonja Heiskala has a focus on data protection and general IP matters.

The intellectual property and technology department at DLA Piper Finland Attorneys Ltd assists clients with a varied caseload covering technology, ICT, outsourcing, commercial contracts, digital services, privacy as well as dispute resolution. The team is jointly led by Markus Oksanen and Sami Rintala. Oksanen advises clients on IT procurement and outsourcing transactions, public procurement processes, technology licensing, and privacy and data protection, while Rintala focuses on ICT, technology, cloud services, privacy, cybersecurity, sourcing and outsourcing.

The practice at Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) includes an array of skilled practitioners, including; Tiina Ashorn and Lassi Lepistö, who 'offer timely and very practical and strategic-oriented advice'; Anu Mattila, who has particular expertise with regards to cross-border transactions involving Finland and Russia; and Markus Rämö who heads the ICT practice group. Jukka-Pekka Joensuu is known as 'an experienced lawyer with extensive international networks and business understanding', while Petteri Häkkänen heads the IP team and is managing partner of Heinonen & Co, the firm's IP protection arm. Corporate specialist Kirsi Karvonen is head of the firm's office in Oulu.

Lieke Attorneys Ltd.‘s TMT team is headed by Rosa Lång and assists internet and mobile service providers, software and web services providers, computer and video games developers, consumer device manufacturers and technology providers. Lång advises clients on IT related commercial agreements as well as data privacy and GDPR matters. Paul Durac is praised for his ‘deep understanding of data privacy matters’.

The TMT team at Waselius provides advice on a full spectrum of matters related to data privacy and use of personal data including regulatory compliance, development of operation models as well as internal investigations, and contractual matters. Bernt Juthström handles a spread of contentious and non-contentious matters including issues concerning copyrights and trade secrets. Jouni Kautto advises on data privacy and electronic communications, while Charlotta Sittnikow's work covers data protection & privacy, e-commerce IT and consumer matters.

Integrated into the international firm’s global technology industry group, Asianajotoimisto White & Case Oy's Helsinki office provides full-service advice on TMT matters, covering outsourcing, technology, telecoms, regulatory and commercial work, with vast experience in international and domestic TMT transactions. Exemplifying this in particular is team head Timo Airisto, who is notably adept in transactional matters, and the ‘extremely impressive’ Victor Åberg. Oona Lilja was promoted to partner in January 2023.