LAWYER PROFILE

Jesper Nevalainen

Europe 2026

Hannes Snellman

Ranked in 1 practice area

TMT

Finland

18 years ranked

About

Provided by Hannes Snellman

Practice Areas

Jesper heads Hannes Snellman's Technology practice in the Helsinki office, and his practice focuses on commercial, technology, and data protection law, including outsourcing in the TMT sectors, and he has particular expertise in open source licensing issues. He advises both buyers and suppliers of information technology on a wide range of business-critical matters ranging from strategic advice, project management, contract drafting, negotiations, and disputes to re-engineering of distressed projects. In addition to outsourcing, his expertise also covers complex technology transactions, data protection and privacy, as well as non-contentious IP, software licensing, and compliance matters.

Professional Memberships

Finnish Bar Association, ITechLaw, Finnish IT Law Association, International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

TMT - Finland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Jesper Nevalainen has market-leading experience in IT contracts and procurement mandates, advising clients on topics connected to systems delivery and cloud services.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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.
TMTChambers European Guide
Jesper is a great lawyer who is very knowledgeable about the law and a great person to work with.
TMTChambers European Guide
Jesper Nevalainen has very deep knowledge and is very easy to work with.
TMTChambers European Guide
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.
TMTChambers European Guide
He possesses both the specialised expertise and broad knowledge required to be a trusted adviser.
TMTChambers European Guide