The Legal 500

Bird & Bird Advokat KB provides a ‘fast, excellent service’. Johan Tydén’s telecoms group is advising 3G Infrastructure Services on procurement, outsourcing and some 2,000 disputes over connection fees. The ‘quick thinking’ Andreas Börjesson assisted Swefour GSM in negotiations with HI3G, Tele2, TeliaSonera and Telenor regarding their joint application to the Swedish telecoms regulatory authority, PTS, for the reallocation of telecoms licenses. Börjesson acted for Flexenclosure on corporate issues. Helene Hillerström Miksche is a ‘well connected problem solver’. Jim Runsten’s IT and e-commerce group is assisting a client with a products and service supply contract, and advised International Copyright Enterprise (ICE) in a first ever outsourcing deal for managed services within copyright services. Michael Frie and Ulf Mellqvist successfully represented Prosolvia in bankruptcy in the long-running litigation.

Advokatfirman Delphi recruited Erik Woodcock from H&M. The ‘skillful, trustworthy’ Johan Kahn and his ‘responsive, pragmatic’ team advise on IT procurement, data protection, e-commerce and trade secret litigation. Clients include Microsoft, Lawson and Xerox Sverige. Agne Lindberg and his specialist outsourcing group advised AMF Pension. Telecoms clients include DGC One. The ‘careful, scrupulous’ Peter Nordbeck in Stockholm and Christopher Bona in Linköping are recommended.

Erik Bergensträhle’s team at Lindahl assists IT suppliers and their clients. Key mandates included representing ICA and Albert Heijn in a major outsourcing agreement with Infosys and Bankgirocentralen in a long-term arrangement with VocaLink. Clients appreciate David Frydlinger’s ‘deep telecom knowledge, long experience, high integrity and useful networks’. Eva-Maj Mühlenbock is advising Com Hem on regulatory issues. Other high-profile clients include Hewlett-Packard, Logica, Telenor and Verizon.

Clients commend Mannheimer Swartling’s ten-partner group for its ‘business acumen and outsourcing knowledge’. Niklas Sjöblom advised Ford Motor Company on the sale of Volvo Car Corporation to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. ‘Thorough, professional’ practice head Bo Söderberg advised Teracom on the divestiture of its broadband business, Comet Networks. Erica Wiking Häger and Mikael Moreira offer ‘practical, to-the-point advice’. Martin Pekkari advised the KF Group on comprehensive outsourcing agreements with Atea and HP. Telecoms clients include Telenor and TeliaSonera.

Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå’s team is ‘down to earth and easy to work with’, offering particular strength in complex telecoms litigation. Björn Tude represents Telenor Sweden, Bredbandsbolaget and Viasat. Anders Lundin and Mats Hugoson are leading names.

At Linklaters LLP, ‘sharp strategic thinker’ Elisabeth Lundgren ‘is always prepared to go the extra mile’, handling complex multi-jurisdictional matters, notably assisting AllianceBoots with its joint venture with Farmacevtföretagen and advising Eniro on its divestment of Eniro Finland Oy’s offline and online business operations to Fonecta. Konrad Ziobro is ‘definitely one to watch’.

Setterwalls’ team, led by Jörgen Axelsson in Stockholm and Magnus Dahlén in Gothenburg, handles transactional support and stand-alone work. Per Furberg, who is ‘competent, diligent and never misses a deadline’, advised the Ministry of Justice on access to electronic documents, data protection and e-signatures. Recently promoted partner Fredrik Roos, who provides ‘good, creative solutions’, is advising Volvo on data compliance. New clients include IKEA, Nikon, Double Click, IFS and Blackberry.

At Advokatfirman Vinge, Carl Johan af Petersens advised Apoteket Omstrukturering on IT separation issues connected with the deregulation of the Swedish pharmacy market. Björn Gustavsson handled IT procurement matters. Henrik Borna in Malmö advised longstanding client Qlik Technologies on its $750m IPO and listing on NASDAQ. Susann Vahlenbreder Hecht leads the Gothenburg team.

Baker & McKenzie Advokatbyra’s ‘reliable, skilled and positive’ team, led by Stefan Brandt and Johan Nylén, ‘instinctively find solutions to difficult problems’. Key mandates included assisting state owned company Vectura with outsourcing its entire IT operations. Clients include the Swedish Defense Procurement Agency and the Finnish State. Helena Magnusson from Awapatent and Anna Domander from Tieto Enator joined the team.

Practice head Per Victor at Advokatfirman Cederquist assisted Ålandsbanken Sverige, Setra Group and Agresso with IT outsourcing agreements. Fredrik Ståhl, Amanda Spaner Åkerman and Staffan Sandblad are advising Samsung Electronics Nordic on major e-trade and licensing issues. The group handled IT-related issues regarding Spyker’s acquisition of SAAB Automobile.

Jan Bryme’s ‘competent, service-oriented and responsive’ team at DLA Nordic recruited Anna Jussil Broms from MAQS Law Firm. Clients include Schneider Electric Industries and EDB Consulting. Ingrid Eliasson and Arthur Csatho are recommended.

At Hamilton Advokatbyrå, Thomas Nygren advised Cinnober Financial Technology in licensing and development deals with derivatives and securities exchanges, including the Burgundy consortium and the London Stock Exchange/EDX. Nygren advises AllTele on telecoms and capital markets matters. Ola Hansson is acting for the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority, and Gabriel Lidman represents large IT and telecoms companies.

At Hammarskiöld & Co AB, Thomas Lindqvist advised Gemalto, a leading manufacturer of passports and ID/bank cards, on a system delivery agreement with the Swedish Tax Authority.Jakob Falkman acted for ERG on a public transport smartcard system in Stockholm and Gothenburg.

White & Case Advokat AB’s ‘competent, responsive’ team, led by Brussels-based Rolf Olofsson, benefits from the firm’s ‘extensive network’. Mats Boman’s handles and systems integration transactions for clients including Ericsson, Telenor, Hi3G and Flextronics.

Martin Börresen and his team at Ashurst advised Investment AB Kinnevik on equity investments in IT and micro financing assets.

Leading IP firm Danowsky & Partners Advokatbyrå advises clients in the IT sector.

Anders Perméus and Daniel Lindberg at IT boutique Elvang & Partnere Advokatbyrå work closely with the firm’s Danish offices representing SAP. Clients include Tech Data Group, Kasperskys, Moderna Försäkringar and Max Matthiessen.

At Eversheds Södermark Advokatbyrå AB, Richard Jacobsson assisted TechTeam Global with the sale of its Swedish subsidiary to Koneo. Mats Larsson advised TV4 on its co-ownership agreement with Telenor for C More Entertainment. Jonas Bratt is recognised for his telecoms expertise.

Foyen Advokatfirma KB’s team, led by Peter Dyer, recruited John Tengström from KLA – Karlerö Liljeblad Advokatbyrå. Highlights included defending ISP Black Internet against allegations involving Pirate Bay and assisting WSP Group in a major IT-system procurement.

Advokatfirman Fylgia KB’s Roger Hellström and ‘rising star’ Malin Forsman specialise in IT and internet law.

At MAQS Law Firm, Monique Wadsted in Stockholm and Christina Berggren in Gothenburg advise a range of IT, media and telecoms clients, notably Level 3 Communications and Stampen.

At Magnusson Advokatbyrå, Per Hendar, commended for his ‘legal knowledge and common sense’, and his ‘pragmatic, service-oriented’ team advise top-end clients including Sony Ericsson, Intertrust Technologies and Menyou.

Time Advokatbyrå KB focuses on IT and procurement, winning a three-year contract to advise the Swedish Transport Administration Agency. The team assisted with Lantmännen’s and Scan’s outsourcing of jointly owned IT-provider Conagri. Jonas Forzelius has ‘great industry knowledge, a pleasant personality and always delivers’. The ‘creative, service minded’ Johanna Linder is recommended for her ‘attention to detail’.

Clients recommend Anders Ericsson at von lode advokat AB for providing ‘partner attention and value for money’.

At Wistrand, Lars Davidsson and his team provide broad IT expertise including dispute resolution and transactional support. Peter Helle and Magnus Moström represent ePhone in Sweden’s first court case concerning the disclosure of user information.