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Bird & Bird

TMT: Data Protection

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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 Technology & Communications group at the firm, possesses profound knowledge in various aspects of IT outsourcings.

Pia Ek, co-head of the Finnish group and partner in Helsinki, has over 20 years of experience in cross-border digital transformation projects, outsourcing, cloud services, ICT and IP-driven transactions as well as in IoT, licensing and e-commerce assignments.

Senior associate Riku Rauhanen is a rising figure in the realm of complex privacy and commercial law issues.

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TMT: Data Protection - Finland

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Strengths

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  • Bird & Bird’s team distinguishes itself by its strategic insight, international reach and ability to bridge legal precision with technological fluency.

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  • The team demonstrates superb analytical and critical thinking skills in reviewing questions.

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  • Bird & Bird has a good coverage of different countries.

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  • The firm can provide support for all European countries as a one-stop shop and has the ability to go very deep into data privacy matters.

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  • The team demonstrates responsiveness and a deep knowledge of our business.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Pekka Takki
    Pekka Takki

    Pekka Takki

    Pekka Takki has longstanding experience in the IT market, advising clients on software transformation programmes and commercial contracts.
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  • Sakari Halonen
    Sakari Halonen

    Sakari Halonen

    Sakari Halonen regularly assists with IT outsourcing transactions, procurement processes, and service and software licensing agreements. He also advises on technology transformation projects.

    • Sakari Halonen has a precise and responsive way of working.

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    • He possesses in-depth expertise in the Finnish IT and technology sector, and is an experienced negotiator.

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    • Sakari is very reliable, knowledgeable, thorough and detail-oriented, leaving no stone unturned.

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    • Sakari Halonen provides broad expertise and creative solutions, and has a very good sense of comprehensive risks.

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  • Tobias Bräutigam
    Tobias Bräutigam

    Tobias Bräutigam

    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 Bräutigam is an outstanding practitioner. He is highly knowledgeable, strategic and exceptionally reliable on complex privacy and technology matters.

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  • Pia Ek
    Pia Ek

    Pia Ek

    Pia Ek often acts on ICT procurement mandates. She represents domestic and multinational technology sector clients in service agreements and the launch of new platforms.

    • Pia Ek provides excellent, hands-on support.

      TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope

    • Pia Ek is really good. She is very hands-on and understands the law and business requirements pretty well too.

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