Digitalization & TMT
Digitalization enables a shift in how companies run their businesses. Our clients engage us when they seek to benefit from digitalization in their business processes, or deploy digital solutions as part of their new offerings to their own customers. We have seen the development and acceleration of this phenomenon, having worked regularly on issues across the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) spectrum for decades, advising clients and amassing significant knowledge, not only about the relevant laws and regulations, but about the businesses and technologies as well.
If you are looking for in-depth understanding and client-oriented advice on e.g., the key aspects of digitalization offerings, such as harmonizing, automating and optimizing business processes through transformation, software licensing, cloud services or the Internet of Things (IoT), our TMT lawyers will be able to add genuine value and contribute to meeting established business objectives, in addition to managing legal risks and responding to failures.
In addition to digitalization and strategic IT and business process outsourcing arrangements, our second to none TMT services offering in the Nordic region genuinely extends to media and telecommunications sector legal advice, as well as technology, know-how and trade secret licensing, technology transactions, dispute resolution, data protection and data exploitation.
Chambers Europe, TMTI especially appreciate their business and IT industry acumen. They have an in-depth understanding of the industry and trends and have ideas on how to develop forward. A truly trusted partner in a complex global environment.
We speak the same language as you and apply our practical and business-minded approach, leveraging our international expertise and experience of advising on matters important to our clients. Our lawyers have extensive experience in giving clients strategic advice on all aspects of their business. We are committed to operating in a transparent, predictable manner, while actively seeking to make ourselves available and alter our working methods to suit the client and the needs of the project.
Many of our lawyers have significant in-house experience with leading players, and several have dual degrees in either business or science. The team also includes several attorneys who, in addition to the Finnish and Swedish Bars, are admitted to the New York Bar or the California Bar. As many of the industries work cross-border, so do we. There is a strong understanding of the importance of seamless cross-border collaboration with resources both within the firm and outside it – be they other advisors in the Nordic region, counsel in other regions, or client teams across the globe.
Practice-related services
- Technology know-how and trade secret licensing
- Stand-alone software licensing, including open source and open innovation
- ICT deliveries, such as infrastructure or systems delivery, software delivery projects, ongoing service agreements and application development
- R&D agreements across industries and value chains, including R&D with national or cross-border public funding, consortiums, and university research and subcontracting
- Service delivery models and related agreements, both online and physical
- Service provider liability, content monitoring and traffic blocking issues, together with related policies and terms and conditions
- General telecoms regulatory matters, including spectrum licensing
- General media regulatory matters, including broadcast license conditions in radio and TV operations
- Convergent media issues such as copyright fees and license requirements
- Litigation in civil and administrative courts, as well as dispute resolution in arbitration or under a variety of ADR mechanisms
- Contributions to planning and execution of transactions, and related pre and post-closing actions
- Data privacy advice, including outsourcing arrangements and cross-border transfer of personal data
Recognitions
Roschier’s Digitalization & TMT practice is top-ranked by leading international independent legal directories, including Chambers Europe, The Legal 500 and Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal). The firm has also won several prestigious awards, including the following most recent awards:
- Chambers Europe Awards: the Law Firm of the Year for Finland in 2024 and 2025; and
- The Lawyer European Awards: the European Law Firm of the Year in 2023 and The Law Firm of the Year: Northern Europe in 2023.
This is what clients say about us:
“Roschier has an excellent understanding of not only legal aspects but also commercial elements. The law firm provides valuable support and leadership in negotiation tactics.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, TMT
“Roschier specialises in crafting IT contracts that closely align with business objectives, transforming legal terms into strategic assets.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, TMT
“Roschier has great strategic thinkers who always keep their eyes on the ball.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, TMT
“Roschier is truly IT business-savvy, and that is combined with being highly knowledgeable and diligent with the legal drafting and options available.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, TMT
“Roschier’s commitment to providing top-tier service is evident in every interaction, and as a team they are very responsive.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, Information Technology
“Simply stellar team with great individuals. Strategic out-of-the box thinkers that can contribute exceptional value.”
– The Legal 500 2025, TMT
“Their willingness to adjust their approach based on the circumstances, while maintaining a high level of professionalism, has made working with them a great experience.”
– The Legal 500 2025, IT and Telecoms
“Roschier’s lawyers grasp the context very quickly, are fast in responding and go above expectations.”
– Chambers Europe 2024, Information Technology
“I think service levels and responsiveness is absolutely top notch. Also, from social and human aspect this team is joy to work with.”
– Chambers Europe 2024, TMT
“Roschier has a diverse team, covering the key legal competences we need. I think what really stands out is the team’s rock-solid competence. The quality of their advice is second to none.”
– The Legal 500 2024, IT and Telecoms
“On the one hand they never falter to provide solid advice, but at the same time are modest enough to listen and – if needed – adjust their reasoning and/or re-evaluate their advice if they feel it is justified. Also, they are not afraid of providing ‘tough conclusions’ that might be unpopular; simply put, you can trust them with your most important legal matters.”
– The Legal 500 2024, IT and Telecoms
“Their ability to integrate to our internal tools and systems is unique and something we value extremely high. This truly allows teams to work efficiently in a global setting.”
– The Legal 500 2024, TMT
“Very recommendable team in IT-related matters. The team has a thorough understanding of the business models and the drivers of each market player type, so they are able to give sound commercial advice on top of purely legal advice.”
– The Legal 500 2024, TMT
