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AI, Free and Open Source Software and IPRs in the Context of Software Development

27 June 2024 by Dittmar & Indrenius - Finland

Artificial intelligence is speeding up software development. Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm and is becoming a common accelerator also in software development. Although AI in general is not something entirely new, with its roots reaching to the 1950s, generative AI has been soaring since the first commonly known large language models (LLMs) were launched a few years back.

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eIDAS2.0 Has Arrived – What is an EUDI Wallet?

27 June 2024 by Dittmar & Indrenius - Finland

The awaited eIDAS Regulation (EU) 1183/2024, known as eIDAS2.0, introduces new comprehensive rules aimed at facilitating a secure and seamless Europe-wide digital identity framework by amending the first eIDAS Regulation (EU) 910/2014. As the most notable change, eIDAS2.0 introduces a new EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet), meaning an electronic authentication application that must be interoperable throughout the EU.

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Implementation of the NIS2 Directive in Finland: New Cybersecurity Requirements for Critical Sector Businesses and Entities

27 June 2024 by Dittmar & Indrenius - Finland

On 23 May 2024, Finland took a significant stride towards strengthening its cybersecurity legislation when the Government submitted to the Parliament a proposal (HE 57/2024 vp) to implement the EU Directive on Measures for a High Common Level of Cybersecurity across the Union (Directive (EU) 2022/2555, the “NIS2 Directive“).

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Recent Trends in Finland’s Defence and Security Sector

27 June 2024 by Dittmar & Indrenius - Finland

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Finland’s defence and security sector, understanding regulatory requirements as well as the latest legal practices is crucial for both domestic and international businesses when navigating this complex field. This article provides a brief overview of certain aspects to be considered in connection with investments in the defence and security sectors. It discusses defence and security procurement, key legislation and recent legal precedents.

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IFLR1000 Women Leaders 2020 - Q&A with Tanja Törnkvist - White & Case, Finland

17 June 2020 by Natasha Forrest

White & Case Helsinki partner Tanja Törnkvist evaluates gender diversity in the Finnish legal profession including the high volume entering of women entering the profession but the relatively low number in senior positions

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D&I Transaction Powerhouse Deal Announcement

06 February 2019 by Dittmar & Indrenius

PRESS RELEASE: Helsinki, 6 February, 2019

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D&I Winner of Mergermarket’s European M&A Award – Finland M&A Legal Adviser of the Year

06 February 2019 by Dittmar & Indrenius

PRESS RELEASE: Helsinki, 6 February, 2019

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Roschier adds finance and restructuring partner from Castrén & Snellman

05 September 2018 by Prin Shasiharan

Finnish firm adds finance partner-elect of rival firm

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Deal round-up - May 25, 2018

25 May 2018 by Katrin Kostadinova

Data Analyst Katrin Kostadinova highlights the most significant financial and corporate legal deals announced or closed in the last week

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Borenius welcomes new co-head of debt capital markets

09 March 2018 by Jon Moore

New addition arrives from Roschier