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Europe Guide 2024 : Finland
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Provided by Bird & Bird
Our Helsinki office is an integral part of our fully integrated network of 32 international offices, providing a one-stop-shop of expertise to our global client base. Most of our work is cross-border and multi-jurisdictional.
We excel at managing complex projects across multiple regions with a seamless one-firm approach, enabling us to work efficiently and on demanding schedules. Our Tech & Comms sector serves clients from various industry groups. We combine these groups to enhance client development and targeting, making it more effective and efficient. Additionally, this combination helps us manage conflicts that may arise.
The team represents an array of domestic and international clients, such as multinational software vendors, IT service providers, and telecom operators and service providers. Recently, they have observed a surge in data protection matters. Sakari Halonen, co-head of the Nordic tech and comms group at the firm, possesses profound knowledge in various aspects of IT outsourcings. Riku Rauhanen is a rising figure in the realm of complex privacy and commercial law issues.
Chambers Review
Bird & Bird advises a variety of domestic and global clients on IT contracts and outsourcing transactions. The department is also knowledgeable in procurement processes, as well as transformation projects. The lawyers are additionally instructed on data protection mandates, including contentious proceedings. Bird & Bird acts for a number of prominent international software vendors, as well as IT service companies, with clients benefiting from its expansive global network.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Commercial awareness is closely and inherently tied to their legal guidance and expertise. They understand the importance of the commercial aspects of the cases and take them into account in their work."
"The lawyers are very good at prioritising on the essential based on clients' needs."
"We got the whole package from Bird & Bird."
"They have excellent experience in listening and adapting to customer needs."
"Commercial awareness is closely and inherently tied to their legal guidance and expertise. They understand the importance of the commercial aspects of the cases and take them into account in their work."
"The lawyers are very good at prioritising on the essential based on clients' needs."
"We got the whole package from Bird & Bird."
"They have excellent experience in listening and adapting to customer needs."
Notable Practitioners
Pekka Takki has longstanding experience in the IT market, advising clients on software transformation programmes and commercial contracts.
Sakari Halonen regularly assists with IT outsourcing transactions, procurement processes, and service and software licensing agreements. He also advises on technology transformation projects.
"Sakari has strong commercial awareness and industry understanding/experience."
"Sakari's knowledge and ability to solve complex situations in that area are exceptionally good. We use Sakari in all material cases to ensure the quality."
"Sakari is an excellent lawyer delivering great results for the customer."
Tobias Bräutigam is highly regarded for his data protection expertise, including assisting with e-privacy legislation, data transfer matters and compliance. He has further experience in matters involving Binding Corporate Rules and appeals against Finnish Data Protection Authority decisions.
"Tobias is a great visionary thinking about the big picture and able to navigate complex challenges."
"Tobias provides a reliable service tailored based on clients' needs."
"He is an excellent partner with in-depth knowledge, experience, availability and a very strong business mindset."
Pia Ek often acts on ICT procurement mandates. She also represents domestic multinational technology sector clients in service agreements and the launch of new platforms.
"Pia is a true professional, with extensive legal expertise."
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