Castrén & Snellman is well-versed in complex IT matters, advising publicly listed international companies on IT outsourcing and system procurement projects. The team handle contentious matters concerning internet, e-commerce, and data protection, and regulatory matters related to the telecommunications and media sectors. The practice is led by capable trio of Eija Warma-Lehtinen, a data protection and privacy expert, Kim Parviainen who focuses on IP, technology, and dispute mandates, and Topi Lusenius, an expert in cross-border IT and IP matters. Other key names are Asta Salo, who assists with regulatory matters related to data and privacy, and Onni Ogbeide, who assists clients with industry-specific agreements and technology disputes.
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- ‘The team is always approachable, friendly, and very easy to reach. They consistently demonstrate a client-first mindset, working hard to identify the best possible solutions for us.'
- ‘The individuals I have worked with stand out for their combination of professionalism, client focus, and genuine friendliness. Their advice is not only legally sound but also highly practical and tailored to our business needs.'
- ‘The team combines strong industry knowledge with a breadth of skills across commercial and IT law. They provide consistently reliable advice, are responsive to our needs, and demonstrate a clear understanding of the commercial context in which we operate.’
- ‘Topi Lusenius has strong industry and business understanding. Lusenius is appreciated for his availability, negotiating strategy advice, understanding of risks and risk appetite, and ability to explain Finnish regulation and market practice effectively.'
- ‘Castrén & Snellman TMT practice is known for its capability to offer high-quality legal advisory in complex legal questions. One of their biggest assets is the wide range of experienced professionals that covers all relevant aspects of TMT-related questions a potential client may have.'
- ‘Eija Warma-Lehtinen is a leading data protection specialist in Finland. With her business-oriented approach, combined with her strong understanding of compliance requirements of large / listed companies.'
Key clients
- PwC
- Savings Bank Group
- Oomi Oy
- Veikkaus Oy
- Kuusakoski Oy
- Oma Savings Bank
- Lowell Group
- Oy SV Vacuumservice Ab
- Kiwa Oy
- Hartela-yhtiöt Oy
- Oy Finnsusp Ab
- Google LLC
Work highlights
Advised PwC on successful public tender for comprehensive renewal of Finland’s Social Insurance Institution (Kela) benefits processing systems.
Advised Savings Banks Group on strategic ICT transformation projects, divestiture of life insurance business to Henki-Fennia with distribution arrangement, as well as DORA regulatory compliance implementation across contractual frameworks.
Supported Google LLC in a data protection and digital platform regulation related assignments as well as represented Google in day-to-day legal matters in Finland.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Eija Warma-Lehtinen; Kim Parviainen; Topi Lusenius
Other key lawyers
Asta Salo; Onni Ogbeide