Technology
HPP’s technology team is one of the most reputable technology teams in private practice in Finland with long and varied experience in advising on technology assignments of all types and sizes. The HPP technology team consists of a dedicated team of lawyers who only focus on technology projects and transactions including giving commercial, IPR and GDPR advice relating to technology. HPP’s technology team advises a range of clients including technology and system suppliers and providers, banks, insurance companies and listed corporations as well as small tech start-up and growth companies. Our team often advises on technologies at the intersection of different sectors in which HPP also specialises, such as fintech and cleantech.
our team
We provide comprehensive assistance with the legal contractual challenges and with new business opportunities, such as data protection and software issues. Our team also provides advice to technology start-up and growth companies developing new and innovative technologies and business processes on their day-to-day commercial matters including technology, software and IP licensing agreements, joint development and consortium agreements, customer supply and purchase agreements and service level and support and maintenance agreements.
IT contracts and projects
Technology contracts and licensing
We draft and negotiate technology-related agreements such as software development agreements, licensing agreements, cloud service agreements, consulting and service agreements, as well as technology partnership and alliance agreements based on the client’s business objectives.
Outsourcing
We assist in the planning, tendering, contract negotiation and management of IT outsourcing projects. Our expertise covers the entire outsourcing project lifecycle, from planning through to the managed termination of the contract.
Technology disputes
We assist in the resolution of technology-related contractual disputes, such as disputes concerning breach of contract, delays as well as non-compliance with license terms, whether in court, arbitration, or mediation. We also support our clients in proactive risk management by identifying and mitigating business risks through contractual strategies.
Digital and data regulation
Cybersecurity
We advise on legal compliance with cybersecurity regulations such as the NIS2 Directive, the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). We also assist our clients in developing their organisations’ information security policies, for example by developing and drafting compliance models, breach management processes and security documentation.
Data protection
We provide comprehensive legal support in the application of data protection legislation, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We draft and review privacy policies and internal records of processing activities, data protection impact assessments (DPIA) and data processing agreements (DPA). Additionally, we assist in the design of data protection governance that supports business operations.
Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies
We advise our clients on legal issues related to the development and deployment of AI solutions and compliance with regulations such as the EU AI Act. We advise and support our clients on regulatory compliance and risk management in relation to emerging technologies such as autonomous technologies and data-driven systems, as well as on drafting ethical guidelines.
Strategic advisory services
We assist with the application and integration of digital regulations, such as the Digital Services Act (DSA), the Digital Markets Act (DMA), and the Data Act, into your business strategy. We create plans for our clients to manage regulatory requirements, as well as help them formulate internal policies and models to integrate these regulations into responsible and competitive business operations.
The team of HPP Attorneys has a deep knowledge in IT contract law
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Providing expertise in intellectual property related matters
We excel in general licensing programs as well, tailored to fit our client’s specific needs.
We also specialise in franchising, merchandising, product placement, and other forms of IP commercialisation, alongside providing protection against marketing and unfair competition-related issues.
