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TMT: Data Protection
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About
Provided by Roschier
Roschier’s TMT team brings in-depth understanding and client-oriented advice on, for example, the key aspects of digitalization offerings, such as harmonizing, automating and optimizing business processes through transformation, software licensing, cloud services or the Internet of Things (IoT), besides managing legal risks and responding to failures their TMT lawyers will be able to add genuine value and contribute to meeting established business objectives.
In addition to digitalization and strategic IT and business process outsourcing arrangements, their second to none TMT services offering in the Nordic region genuinely extends to media and telecommunications sector legal advice, as well as technology, know-how and trade secret licensing, technology transactions, dispute resolution, data protection and data exploitation.
Many of Roschier's lawyers have significant in-house experience with leading players, and several have dual degrees in either business or science that enhance their ability to offer clients business- and industry-driven insights. In addition to the Finnish and Swedish Bars, several of our lawyers are members of the bar in other jurisdictions such as New York and California, home of Silicon Valley and the global epicenter of technology and media innovation.
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Work Highlights
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Roschier advised Epic Systems Corporation on matters related to the IT system implementation project, the Apotti programme.
Strengths
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Roschier has unique expertise, customer centricity and knowledge of the industry. The team has a top-class ability to handle complex matters.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeRoschier excels in large IT outsourcing deals by combining its multi-disciplinary legal expertise in technology, data and IP with a deep commercial understanding of the tech industry.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeThe team demonstrates strong capabilities in quickly understanding the issue, presenting practical options for next steps, preparing clear recommendations and supporting materials for the chosen approach, and effectively leading negotiations that result in favourable outcomes.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeRoschier's team is exceptionally talented and experienced in complex global transactions within tech industry.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeThe lawyers demonstrate excellent responsiveness and a practical, commercial mindset.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 Arto Linnervuo
Arto Linnervuo is head of the Roschier's TMT practice. He provides notable expertise in IT outsourcing deals, procurement mandates and transformation programmes.
Arto Linnervuo is one of the best in his field of expertise.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeArto is a visionary in his area and he has good instincts.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeHe is always available when I need him.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeArto Linnervuo looks out for our interests.
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Band 1 
Band 1 Mikko Manner
Mikko Manner assists high profile media clients with the regulatory aspects of their business, as well as the IP elements. He also advises clients on technology licensing mandates.
You always learn something new when working with Mikko Manner and that is why I enjoy it so much.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeHe has an exceptional ability to communicate in a way that clients understand.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeHe is very strategically-minded in many aspects.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeHe is a great captain of the ship and a visionary leader.
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Band 2 
Band 2 Johanna Lilja
Johanna Lilja is well known for her knowledge in data protection matters, including defending clients in complaints around data transfer issues. Johanna Lilja is a considerate adviser with top-level knowledge of the industry.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeJohanna Lilja is a reliable resource on all complex data protection questions.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeJohanna is pleasant to work with. She listens to the customer's needs.
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Band 3 
Band 3 Miikka Konttinen
Miikka Konttinen advises on a broad range of technology mandates, often in the context of transformation programmes, as well as IT outsourcing matters and cloud computing. Miikka Konttinen has a brilliant mind.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeMiikka Konttinen is proficient and pleasant to work with
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeMiikka Konttinen possesses outstanding legal, commercial and negotiation skills.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeHe is an experienced and insightful lawyer with a strong ability to navigate complex cases.
TMT: Data Protection respondentEuropeMiikka is exceptionally strong in his understanding of commercial drivers and their implications for a legal issue.
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Ranked Individuals at Roschier (4)
Finland
Arto Linnervuo
Head of TMT
View profile Mikko Manner
TMT
View profile Miikka Konttinen
TMT
View profile Johanna Lilja
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Members
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Rami Riihijärvi
Carl Diesterweg
Maiju Klemola
Johanna Flythström
Johannes Strang
Emma Swahne
Camilla Stelmacher
Miikka Konttinen
View profile of Miikka KonttinenMikko Manner
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