Welcome & Introduction

We at Global Law Experts are pleased to welcome Mikko Junno as our Exclusive Member for Technology in Finland. Mikko joins GLE with a reputation for blending courtroom experience with high‑value transactional work across intellectual property, software licensing, and technology disputes. His appointment strengthens our ability to connect businesses and individuals in Finland with a trusted adviser who understands both the technical and procedural nuances of technology‑driven disputes and commercial arrangements. This welcome introduces Mikko’s background, contributions to the field, and the evolving role of specialist counsel in Finland’s Technology law.

About Mikko Junno & Background

Mikko Junno is a partner at Hedman Partners and an experienced technology lawyer who has worked at the firm since 2014. He holds a Master of Laws (OTM) from the University of Helsinki (2016) and has complemented his studies with coursework in Chinese law. Mikko is an admitted member of the Finnish Bar (Suomen asianajajat) and practices in Finnish, Swedish & English. His formal roles at Hedman reflect a steady progression from associate to partner and senior practitioner within the firm’s technology and IP teams.

Practical Expertise & Areas Of Focus

Mikko’s practice sits at the intersection of intellectual property, IT contracting, and dispute resolution. He regularly advises rights‑holders, media and entertainment clients, software vendors, SaaS providers and commercial customers on copyright enforcement, software licensing disputes, IT procurement, technology aspects of M&A and cross‑border enforcement tactics. His work spans pre‑litigation preservation measures, courtroom advocacy, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements for digital services and platforms. These combined strengths enable him to translate technical risk into pragmatic legal strategy.

Notable Publications & Thought Leadership

Mikko is also an active contributor to the international legal literature. He authored a substantive piece on enforcement practice in Finland The Enforcement of Judgments by Default in Finland: Prepare for an Appeal published in the New York State Bar Association’s International Law Practicum. That article examines procedural challenges in enforcing default judgments and reflects his deeper interest in enforcement mechanics and cross‑border procedural risk. This blend of practitioner experience and published analysis positions Mikko as both a courtroom operator and a thought leader on enforcement topics relevant to technology disputes.

Hedman Partners: A Technology‑Focused Platform

Hedman Partners is recognised as a next‑generation law firm serving technology‑driven and digital businesses, with established offices in Helsinki and Tallinn. The firm’s practice emphasises corporate transactions, data protection, IP, IT, web3 and emerging regulatory areas such as AI, reflecting a modern tech‑industry client base. Mikko’s positioning within Hedman aligns him with a multidisciplinary team that routinely advises startups, scale‑ups, investors and established tech platforms across the Nordic‑Baltic region. Hedman Partners also fosters a collaborative, cross‑border approach that supports clients navigating complex technology challenges.

Why Global Law Experts Is Proud To Feature Mikko

Global Law Experts is proud to feature Mikko Junno as an Exclusive Member because his professional profile combines litigation credibility, transactional fluency and published legal analysis the combination clients need when technology disputes, IP enforcement and regulatory compliance converge. Mikko’s courtroom experience in rights enforcement, his hands‑on work with software and SaaS agreements, and his cross‑border coordination on enforcement matters exemplify the kind of specialist counsel that reduces legal uncertainty for businesses operating in Finland’s digital economy. His bilingual practice and regional orientation likewise make him a natural point of contact for domestic and international clients. Our platform values professionals who bridge theory and practice across borders.

Technology Law In Finland: Current Landscape

Technology law in Finland is shaped by a mix of EU‑level regulation and national procedural detail. GDPR continues to govern personal data risk in most commercial technology agreements, while EU initiatives notably the EU AI Act and the Digital Services Act are reshaping provider obligations, transparency duties and platform liability. At the same time, copyright enforcement, software licensing disputes and IT procurement litigation remain active areas where procedural rules on evidence preservation and interim relief can be decisive. These overlapping obligations mean that even routine contracts or enforcement steps can trigger complex compliance and litigation exposure for businesses.

Key Challenges For Businesses & Individuals

Companies and individuals operating in Finland face several recurring legal challenges: ensuring data processing and privacy compliance under GDPR; negotiating clear IP ownership and licensing terms for software & content; structuring SaaS arrangements with robust service levels and IP indemnities; and navigating cross‑border enforcement of judgments or takedown requests. The procedural specifics of Finnish enforcement including avenues to challenge default judgments and preserve evidence add another layer of complexity for cross‑border claimants and defendants. Specialist counsel helps translate these risks into contractual protections and enforceable remedies. Understanding these dynamics helps organisations to align risk management with strategic objectives.

How Mikko Helps Clients Navigate Technology & Risk

Mikko’s approach combines careful contractual drafting with early preservation strategies and pragmatic settlement negotiation. He emphasises translating technical issues licensing models, source code ownership, SaaS uptime obligations, or machine learning model provenance into clear legal options that align with commercial goals. For disputes, Mikko leverages interim procedural tools and targeted evidence preservation to protect client positions while minimising business interruption. His experience acting for media rightsholders and tech vendors equips him to manage both claimant‑side enforcement and buyer/seller advisory work in technology transactions.

Practical Advice & Counsel For Businesses

When selecting counsel for Technology law in Finland, businesses should prioritise lawyers who can do three things well: (1) identify latent litigation and compliance risks hidden in standard contracts; (2) apply procedural levers early to preserve evidence and position a case for settlement or trial; and (3) align legal remedies with business objectives so that legal steps support continued operations. Mikko’s profile combining litigation experience, transactional skill, and published analysis of enforcement mechanics exemplifies the multidisciplinary perspective that delivers pragmatic outcomes in the Finnish technology context. This practical approach helps businesses balance legal risk with operational priorities. This approach also supports regulatory compliance readiness.

Conclusion & Welcome

Technology law in Finland is evolving rapidly; businesses and individuals benefit from counsel who can move seamlessly between regulatory compliance, contract design and enforcement strategy. We at Global Law Experts welcome Mikko Junno as our Exclusive Member for Technology in Finland and look forward to making his expertise available to organisations and individuals seeking authoritative, practical legal guidance. Mikko’s combination of courtroom experience, transactional practice and published thought leadership makes him a valuable resource for clients navigating the legal challenges of the digital era. Welcome, Mikko we are proud to feature your expertise on the Global Law Experts platform.