Technology & Data

Our extensive experience in technology and IT and data law means that we speak your language and truly understand your business models and relevant market practices. We are one of the leading technology and data practices in Finland, with decades of combined experience from both sides of the table and across the world, and we advise clients both in the private and the public sector.

• Technology and IT projects
• Data use
• Digital compliance
• Contracts
• Contracting strategies
• Business models

We strongly believe that artificial intelligence and data are business enablers, and we are happy to assist you in harnessing the potential while managing the risks associated with new technologies and use of data. While these matters are often complex, we can also support you in solving everyday practical issues.

• Data protection
• Privacy laws
• Data transfers
• Contract reviews and drafting
• Use of cookies
• Privacy risk assessments
• Supply chain management
• EU data legislation, such as the Data Act and AI Act
• Cybersecurity laws
• Incident and breach management

We understand the complexity of technology-related disputes, whether before general courts or in arbitration. To achieve your business goals, we suggest litigation and settlement strategies that may consist of obtaining a fast interim injunction or other relief, settlement negotiations to resolve the case out of court and before trial, or creative but thorough tactics for litigation or arbitration.

We represent clients before Finnish authorities and courts, the European Union Intellectual Property Office, and the Court of Justice of the European Union. In arbitration, we represent clients in international arbitration institutes, such as the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, in addition to Finnish and Swedish arbitration institutes.

• Arbitration in complex contractual issues, often relating to software
• Patent litigation in many different fields of technology
• Trade secret litigation
• Trademark and domain name litigation, also covering anti-counterfeiting and unfair business practices
• Copyright and database disputes often relating to software or digital rights
• Complex contractual issues relating to intellectual property and technology
• Disputes relating to public procurement

Outsourcing has transformed from a mere cost-saving measure to a strategic catalyst for accessing market-leading know-how and cutting-edge innovations. Effective outsourcing strategies combine the benefits of the improved quality of IT and business processes with driven down costs and a more responsive business environment.

We act for both corporate and public-sector clients and top service providers and understand the priorities of clients across a broad spectrum of technologies and business sectors.

• Entire outsourcing lifecycle
• All sourcing levels (onshore, offshore, nearshore)
• Contract negotiations
• Implementation of outsourcing model
• Outsourcing of the full range of business processes, such as asset and cash management, finance and accounting, human resources and administration, procurement, and facilities and logistics management
• ICT transactions, such as ICT project deliveries, cloud computing contracting, and ongoing ICT service arrangements

We can advise you in the public procurement of technology and digital assets. With the exceptional combination of a deep understanding in public procurement and technology within our team, we are able to offer strategic advice in the most demanding public procurement matters.

• Tendering competitions
• Calls to tender
• Market surveys
• Contract negotiations
• Court proceedings
• Risk analyses
• Drafting of bids