Castrén & Snellman‘s data and technology department focuses on complex private and public sector IT outsourcing and IT system procurement projects, often including a cross-border element, and related disputes. The team also handles data protection and regulatory matters in the telecommunications and media sectors. Group head Eija Warma-Lehtinen is recognised for her vast experience in data protection and privacy. ’Excellent’ Kim Parviainen is well-versed in IP, technology and dispute resolution. In 2024, Topi Lusenius and Onni Ogbeide joined the team from Inventio Attorneys.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent lawyers. Great litigators and legal advisors. Extremely good knowledge about the market and our specific business needs. Proactive.’
  • ‘Kim Parviainen is an excellent lawyer, writes the best briefs, so nice to work with and know everything about the law. ’

  • ‘A highly professional team with insight into software contracting such as project contracts, SaaS environments, sanction policies, etc.’

  • ‘Exceptional expertise in the privacy team.’

  • ‘Exceptional expertise of practice leads, solid associates.’

Key clients

  • Valio Oy
  • Valtion tieto- ja viestintätekniikkakeskus Valtori
  • L-Fashion Group Oy
  • Liikennevakuutuskeskus
  • Google LLC
  • Oy Apotti Ab
  • Suomen Olympiakomitea ry

Work highlights

  • Advised Google LLC in numerous pioneering regulatory matters.
  • Advised Valio Oy in procurement of a cloud-based ERP system from SAP Finland Oy.
  • Advised Government ICT Centre Valtori in the use of certain cloud services within government entities.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Eija Warma-Lehtinen

Other key lawyers

Kim Parviainen, Topi Lusenius, Onni Ogbeide