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Katri Aarnio

Katri Aarnio joined the Folks team in April 2024. 

Prior to joining Folks, she worked for several years at a global IT company, gaining extensive experience in IT contracts across various industries and service types. As an in-house lawyer, Katri served as the Legal Business Partner for a business unit focused on the technology needs of industrial clients, developing a comprehensive understanding of business operations as a trusted partner in leadership meetings.

Throughout her career and at Folks, Katri has further deepened her expertise in intellectual property and data protection while supporting companies more broadly in a generalist role.

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Katri assists clients particularly in matters related to technology and commercial contracts, as well as intellectual property.

Key work experience: 

  • Legal Folks Oy, Counsel 2024 -

  • CGI Suomi Oy, Legal Counsel 2019-2024

  • CGI Suomi Oy, Legal Trainee 2018-2019

  • Keskinäinen työeläkevakuutusyhtiö Elo, Legal Trainee (Investments) 2016 and 2017

  • Roschier Asianajotoimisto Oy, Office Support Trainee 2016-2017

 

Education:

  • Master of Laws, University of Helsinki 2019
     

Examples of Katri’s projects:

  • Negotiated challenging ERP project agreements of large size and supported in creating sustainable commercial models for such projects

  • Negotiated important frame agreements for IT services, enabling stategic partnerships

  • Taken part in developing contract models for data protection and transfers of personal data

  • Supported in resolving IT contract disputes in good faith, avoiding the need for an external dispute resolution procedure and thereby enabling resource and cost savings for both parties

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