TMT
Europe Guide 2024 : Finland
Band 2
About
Provided by HPP Attorneys Ltd
HPP’s technology team is one of the most reputable technology teams in private practice in Finland with long and varied experience in advising on technology assignments of all types and sizes. The HPP technology team is the largest in Finland and consists of a dedicated team of lawyers who only focus on technology projects and transactions including giving commercial, IPR and GDPR advice relating to technology. HPP’s technology team advises a range of clients including technology and system suppliers and providers, banks, insurance companies and listed corporations as well as small tech start-up and growth companies. Our team often advises on technologies at the intersection of different sectors in which HPP also specialises, such as fintech and cleantech.
Our particular strength is in large-scale, high-value, business critical outsourcing and procurement projects usually of long duration and significant economic value. HPP is also frequently involved in digitalisation projects, advising on issues such as IP ownership and protection and the creation and use of data.
Our team also provides advice to technology start-up and growth companies developing new and innovative technologies and business processes on their day-to-day commercial matters including technology, software and IP licensing agreements, joint development and consortium agreements, customer supply and purchase agreements and Service Level and Support and Maintenance Agreements.
Chambers Review
HPP Attorneys possesses a strong TMT, with noteworthy expertise in contract negotiations. The team also advises on IT outsourcing and procurement matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They always come back to you very soon and they keep their promises."
"HPP has strong capability and knowledge to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"I appreciate their in-depth views and capability for pragmatic solution-oriented and protective advice in both commercial items and litigation items."
"They always come back to you very soon and they keep their promises."
"HPP has strong capability and knowledge to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"I appreciate their in-depth views and capability for pragmatic solution-oriented and protective advice in both commercial items and litigation items."
Notable Practitioners
Kari-Matti Lehti assists technology sector clients with procurement and outsourcing matters, as well as advising on contract negotiations.
"He is an exceptionally good negotiator if you need a solid counsel in ICT and technology-related agreements and questions."
Pekka Raatikainen is known for his expertise in IT procurement, licensing and outsourcing matters. He also represents clients in contractual negotiations in the technology sector.