Risto Sandvik

Partner

Dispute Resolution​, Technology and Data​

Defence and Security, ICT

Risto Sandvik serves as the Head of Technology Disputes at HPP and assists clients in international and domestic arbitration and litigation. His non-contentious practice spans technology contracts and compliance with emerging technology legislation. Prior to joining HPP, Risto worked at a leading Finnish telecommunications operator. In addition to being a lawyer, he holds a university degree in computer science.

Risto has a vast experience as counsel in contentious and non-contentious technology related matters, and he is also experienced in assisting clients in cyber-crime related criminal proceedings and cyber incident response. Risto regularly serves as an arbitrator and is a Finnish Bar Association accredited mediator.

Mia Mikkola

+358 44 901 8990
mia.mikkola@hpp.fi

Risto and his work have been recognised by Legal 500.

What our clients have said about Risto:

“Both Mikko Leppä and Risto Sandvik are exceptionally good.”
– Legal 500 2025

“Been working with two individuals: Mikko Leppä and Risto Sandvik. Both do exceptional work.”
– Legal 500 2023

HPP Attorneys (2018–)
Elisa Corporation (2017–2018)
Bird & Bird Attorneys (2010–2017)

Finnish Bar Association
Finnish Bar Association’s Expert Group on Technology, Communications and Data
Finnish IT Law Association

Finnish Arbitration Academy, the Finland Arbitration Institute (2014)
University of Helsinki, LL.M. (2010)
University of Helsinki, B.Sc. (2010)

Risto Sandvik

Partner

Dispute Resolution​, Technology and Data​

Defence and Security, ICT

2026