Data & Technology

Data & Technology

The team has overall excellent competence in its field. The quality of their work, whether contracts, negotiations or advice, is virtually flawless.

The Legal 500, 2023

Digitalisation is driving an unprecedented degree of change that will leave no field of business untouched.

In order to keep up, you need an advisor who understands not only your business, but who also has the expertise and vision to help you make the most of the opportunities technology will provide for your business. We want to be your legal partner in forging your and your customers’ digital future.

We are specialised, among other things, in issues related to digital transformation projects, regulatory and strategic advice, new technologies and business models as well as ICT contracts. Our advice also covers legal issues related to data breaches and cyber threats. Our tech-savvy legal team has extensive experience and knowledge in finding the most viable solution for every occasion.

We advise a wide range of businesses, from startups to listed companies, so we have an exceptional understanding of the challenges faced by companies of different sizes and in different sectors. With several of our lawyers having essential academic or in-house backgrounds in data and technology, clients also benefit from our technological expertise. Our services and experts are regularly ranked among the best in Finland. 

The service is headed by Eija Warma-Lehtinen, Topi Lusenius, and Kim Parviainen, whose market-leading and widely renowned expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters complement each other exceptionally well, positioning the team as a leading data & technology practice in Finland and one of the strongest in the Nordics.

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Downing – Acquisition of the entire share capital of Tornionlaakson Voima
We advised UK-based investment company Downing in its acquisition of the entire share capital of Tornionlaakson Voima Oy. Tornionlaakson Voima owns three hydropower plants in the Tengeliönjoki river system – the Portimokoski power plants in Ylitornio, the Jolmankoski power plants in Raanujärvi and the Kaaranneskoski power plants in Sirkkakoski. The power plants produce a total of approx. 45 gigawatt-hours of electricity per year. Tornionlaakson Voima’s daily operations will continue normally, and the transaction will not affect customers. The consummation of the transaction is subject to the approval of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. Downing has over 35 years’ experience in providing a wide range of investment solutions to the needs of institutional investors, advisers and retail investors. The company manages over £2 billion in assets in both the private and public markets and its current hydro power portfolio includes approx. 50 hydro power plants in the Nordics. 
Case published 27.3.2026
LähiTapiola and OP Henkivakuutus – Successful representation of insurance companies in Supreme Administrative Court health data processing cases
We successfully represented insurance companies LähiTapiola and OP Henkivakuutus in two cases concerning an important point of principle: the right of insurance companies to process health data as part of the insurance application process. The Supreme Administrative Court handed down twin decisions ( one published as precedent ) addressing the matter in light of contrary DPA decisions. Under the Finnish Data Protection Act, insurance companies may, to simplify, process health data concerning “insured persons” (vakuutettu, försäkrad) to determine liability under the insurance. This rule constitutes an exception to Article 9 GDPR. At issue was whether the term “insured person” also covers people in the process of obtaining insurance coverage or only people who are already covered. In more practical terms: can an insurance company rely on the rule when considering whether/how to grant the insurance in the first place? The SAC answered in the affirmative and thus upheld the traditional industry approach over the DPA’s contrary view. The SAC noted that the Data Protection Act did not define the term “insured person” and thus looked at insurance legislation for guidance. As argued by the insurance companies, that legislation also uses the term in the context of describing the insured person’s pre-contractual informational obligations. Thus, and in view of the underlying purpose of the rule at issue, the SAC found that an “insured person” could be someone in the process of obtaining coverage, not just a person already covered. The outcome clarifies the scope of the local rule at the insurance application stage for the Finnish insurance industry.
Case published 22.1.2026
SuperOffice – Acquisition of Lyyti
We acted as Finnish counsel to SuperOffice AS, backed by Axcel, in its acquisition of Lyyti Oy from Finnish private equity firm Vaaka Partners and other sellers. Lyyti is a leading event management software company for physical, digital and hybrid events with a strong customer base in Finland, Sweden and France. SuperOffice is a leading provider of customer relationship management (CRM) software for small and medium-sized businesses across Northern Europe. Axcel is a Nordic private equity firm with a focus on technology, business services and industrials, healthcare, and consumer sectors.
Case published 9.12.2025
Lantmännen – Acquisition of Leipurin from Aspo
We advised Lantmännen ek för in its contemplated acquisition of Leipurin from Aspo Plc. Lantmännen is an agricultural cooperative and Northern Europe’s leader in agriculture, machinery, bioenergy and food products. Lantmännen is owned by 17,000 Swedish farmers and has 12,000 employees in over 20 countries. Leipurin is a leading Nordic supplier of bakery ingredients, equipment, and expert services to professional bakeries, confectioneries, and food manufacturers. The company operates across Finland, Sweden, and the Baltic countries with subsidiaries located in the aforementioned countries, providing comprehensive solutions to the baking industry. The closing of the transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals.
Case published 25.8.2025
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