Hannes Snellman (Finland)

Technology

Partner

Jesper heads our 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.

English, Finnish, Swedish

Member of the Finnish Bar AssociationMember of ITechLawMember of the Finnish IT Law Association (Member of the Board 2008–2012, Secretary of the Board 2009–2010, Chairman of the Board 2011–2012)Member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

Partner, Hannes Snellman, 2017–Partner, Head and Co-Head of the Tech & Comms group (Finland), Bird & Bird Attorneys Ltd, 2012–2017Senior Associate, Bird & Bird Attorneys Ltd, 2008­–2012Associate, Bird & Bird Attorneys Ltd, 2006–2008Legal Counsel, Tecnotree Corporation, 2006Associate, Roschier Attorneys Ltd, 2004–2006Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 2004