
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:
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Legal Folks Oy, Counsel 2024 -
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CGI Suomi Oy, Legal Counsel 2019-2024
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CGI Suomi Oy, Legal Trainee 2018-2019
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Keskinäinen työeläkevakuutusyhtiö Elo, Legal Trainee (Investments) 2016 and 2017
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Roschier Asianajotoimisto Oy, Office Support Trainee 2016-2017
Education:
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Master of Laws, University of Helsinki 2019
Examples of Katri’s projects:
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Negotiated challenging ERP project agreements of large size and supported in creating sustainable commercial models for such projects
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Negotiated important frame agreements for IT services, enabling stategic partnerships
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Taken part in developing contract models for data protection and transfers of personal data
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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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