
TMT: Data Protection
Europe Guide 2026 : Finland
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We remain at the forefront of developments in the technology sector, providing cutting-edge support to clients facing challenging and high-profile matters. Our team regularly advises public and private entities on ICT procurements, outsourcing and the complex legal and business issues that arise in today's digital and regulatory landscape. We also counsel software vendors, platform operators and other technology suppliers on everything from product design, launch strategies and commercial arrangements to intellectual property protection, and data and risk management. Our exceptional track record is built on in-house experience from diverse industry backgrounds, coupled with a deep understanding of emerging regulations.
We provide comprehensive support for data, AI, privacy and cybersecurity matters, with a distinct focus on evolving legal frameworks in these areas. Our services include drafting and negotiating data-related agreements, overseeing access requests, and conducting audits and risk assessments. We also design and implement compliance programmes and deliver training to help clients navigate emerging obligations and capitalise on opportunities linked to new data and technology regulations. In matters involving authorities, we are experienced in ensuring effective, compliant interactions and managing regulatory enquiries.
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Work Highlights
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Krogerus represented Yliopiston Apteekki before the Administrative Court of Helsinki in an appeal against the Finnish Data Protection Authority's ruling and fine related to the use of tracking technologies.
Strengths
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Krogerus is proud of being a pragmatic law firm, which it uses to help the client navigate complex business situations. It is very much on the ball and focuses its advice on what is relevant to the case.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeKrogerus displays excellent negotiation skills in a friendly manner and an excellent coordination of the whole process.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeKrogerus has high quality personnel with significant experience in the field.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeThe team is energetic, responsive and willing to lean in.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeThe team is very thorough, hardworking and proactive. It truly goes beyond the obvious and leaves no issue unexamined. Its advice is precise, fast and highly solution-oriented, and the effort and care it invests in each matter clearly stands out.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Kalle Hynönen
Kalle Hynönen frequently acts for leading media companies, assisting with regulatory matters and licensing. He is also knowledgeable in data protection matters.
He is highly knowledgeable and extremely dedicated to the client’s needs. His service mindset is excellent and he is very responsive, precise and genuinely committed to ensuring that every aspect is handled thoroughly.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeKalle Hynönen has very good interpersonal skills. He is very easy to work with and good at delivering according to what was agreed.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeKalle is responsive and deeply knowledgeable.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeKalle Hynönen stands out with his good understanding of the client's business and commercial agreements.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeKalle ensures continuity and consistency in the delivery of services.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Pessi Honkasalo
Pessi Honkasalo advises large, blue-chip clients on a range of data protection and regulatory matters.
He is very pragmatic and grasps the essential in different business situations. He is always available.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropePessi Honkasalo stands out with his deep understanding of regulatory matters.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropePessi is extremely nice to work with.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropePessi Honkasalo is a client-oriented lawyer.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropePessi Honkasalo's deep understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape around data and emerging technologies is particularly impressive.
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