Europe Guide 2026 : Finland
Ranked Individuals
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Hannes Snellman acts for domestic and international companies on a range of matters connected to IT contracts and procurement processes. The team is knowledgeable in software licensing, cloud implementation and systems delivery. The department also assists with M&A-related advice, as well as data protection matters.
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Hannes Snellman represented Telia in an appeal process before the Supreme Administrative Court regarding cookie consent under the Act on Electronic Communications Services.
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The team stands out for its exceptional data privacy expertise and its deep understanding of our industry.
Hannes Snellman has an understanding of the client's business environment and experience in large-scale IT deals.
Hannes Snellman has deep knowledge and expertise in IT-specific legal matters.
Hannes Snellman provides clear explanations that are understandable for non-lawyers and a practical approach to solving things.
The team provides pragmatic advice that delivers genuine value to the client.
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Jesper Nevalainen has market-leading experience in IT contracts and procurement mandates, advising clients on topics connected to systems delivery and cloud services.
He can handle virtually any situation, drawing on deep, hands-on expertise to navigate complexity. His commercial awareness and vision is excellent. He’s our go-to when we need a swift, practical solution to a difficult problem, with a clear eye on business impact.
Jesper is a great lawyer who is very knowledgeable about the law and a great person to work with.
Jesper Nevalainen has very deep knowledge and is very easy to work with.
Jesper Nevalainen stands out for his excellent understanding of the market and ability to focus on what is most relevant for the matter. His advice is consistently clear, pragmatic and commercially grounded.
He possesses both the specialised expertise and broad knowledge required to be a trusted adviser.
Maria Aholainen assists clients with a whole host of advisory data protection matters related to audits, data subject requests and data breach notifications. She also handles regulatory investigations by the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman.
Maria Aholainen is a pragmatic, business-minded and highly skilled attorney who handles assignments in an excellent way.
Maria Aholainen has deep knowledge and doesn't overcomplicate things. She gets to the point and finds solutions.
Maria Aholainen has a swift and hands-on approach.
She really knows her work and is a good specialist.
The advice she provides is easy to implement and practical.
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TMT: Data Protection
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