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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.
