Sakari Aalto

Introduction

Practice
Sakari Aalto has focused on ICT, technology and data protection law in his practice since 1994. He has worked in both contentious and non-contentious matters in relation to each of these three areas of law.

Sakari has represented numerous clients in contract negotiations leading to acquisition of significant ICT-systems and -solutions. These aquisitions have been carried out in varying delivery structures, such as custom software development, licensing arrangements or SaaS, or a combination of different structures. In addition, Sakari has represented clients in relation to major long-term technology transfer arrangements.

Unfortunately, ICT- and technology transfer arrangements often do not turn out as planned and disputes emerge between the parties. Sakari has successfully represented clients in resolving several complicated legal disputes either by amicable settlement or through dispute resolution processes either at courts or through arbitration. Sakari has also acted as arbitrator in ICT related disputes.

During his long career Sakari has assisted clients in diverse data protection questions. Sakari has effectively work towards practical solutions to reach compliance with the more and more complex data protection legal framework and increased business importance of data protection law.