Sonja
Heiskala
Senior Associate
Sonja advises clients in both commercial and contentious intellectual property and technology matters, such as licensing of software and other IP, technology transactions, and disputes, including employee invention matters. She also specializes in data protection, cybersecurity, and other regulatory matters, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), and protection of privacy in the employment and healthcare contexts, regularly assisting in related internal investigations and authority proceedings. Sonja regularly lectures and writes on data protection topics. In addition to her Finnish law degree, Sonja has an LL.M. degree from Stanford Law School.
CV
Career
- Avance Attorneys Ltd, Senior Associate 2020-
- Roschier, Attorneys Ltd, Associate, IP & Technology (2017–2020)
Education
- LL.M., Stanford Law School, 2022 (Fulbright Scholar)
- Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 2017
Publications
“100 kysymystä sairauspoissaolojen juridiikasta” (“100 questions regarding the legal aspects of medical leave”), with A. Saari and M. Mohsen
Alma Talent, 2021
“EU:n tietosuoja-asetuksen mukaisen vastuun jakautuminen EU:n ulkorajat ylittävässä henkilötietojen käsittelysuhteessa” (“Distribution of liability under the EU GDPR in data processing relations crossing the EU borders”), with J. Vinnari
Liikejuridiikka, 1/2018
Rankings
2024
Sonja Heiskala is recognised as a “Recommended” lawyer in the Transactions category (Finland).
IAM Patent 1000 2024
2024
Sonja Heiskala is recognised as a “Rising star” in TMT.
“Sonja Heiskala is standout attorney. She is always available to discuss, work when necessary, and the work product is flawless.”
The Legal 500 2024
2023
Sonja Heiskala is recognised as a “Recommended” lawyer in the Transactions category (Finland).
IAM Patent 1000 2023
2023
Sonja Heiskala is ranked in the “Rising stars” category in TMT.
The Legal 500 2023