IT and telecoms in Sweden

Advokatfirman Delphi

Advokatfirman Delphi is strong in both the IT and telecoms sectors and its wide-ranging expertise encompasses IT contracts, digitalisation projects, outsourcing issues, cloud computing work and matters relating to new technologies, such as blockchain, AI and the internet of things (IoT). Agne Lindberg heads up the practice and is well versed in IT security issues and cross-border outsourcing matters; Peter Nordbeck has similar expertise and also handles licensing agreements, focusing on the banking and insurance sectors; and Agnes Hammarstrand is recommended for e-commerce, privacy and general IT law. Dahae Roland, who was recently promoted to the partnership, is a key name for contractual and regulatory issues.

Practice head(s):

Agne Lindberg


Other key lawyers:

Agnes Hammarstrand; Peter Nordbeck; Dahae Roland; John Neway Herrman; Johan Engdahl


Testimonials

‘High level of availability, high quality in all that is delivered, good at being short and to the point as well as very clear and understandable.’

‘Worked mainly with Peter Nordbeck and John Neway Herrman. Both are excellent lawyers, quick, understandable, high level of expertise, deliver short and very understandable advice.’

‘The law firm Delphi has for several years helped us with a variety of issues and has time and again shown that they are solution and result oriented. The company has, on multiple occasions, provided input that made us re-evaluate and develop our product.’

‘We have mostly worked with Agnes Hammarstrand and Johan Engdahl and they have time and again exceeded our expectations. They have come with a lot of input for improvement and development, which we see as a big plus. They are highly valued in the group and have broad knowledge in the field. Both Agnes and Johan are committed and curious, this is something we value highly. I can leave mine and the group’s best recommendations.’

‘Well-coordinated, highly skilful team members with wide and deep complementary competencies, combined in a task-oriented set up under excellent leadership.’

‘Dedication, integrity, task focus, availability, responsibility, specific topics/areas of knowledge/competencies.’

Key clients

Huawei Sweden Technologies


Momentum Group


Cerner Sweden AB


Veolia Sweden


Netmore Group AB


Afry (ÅF / Pöyry Group AB)


Zound Industries Smartphones AB


Inera AB


Kinda Municipality


Väderstad AB


Google LLC


Swedish Church


Runsvengruppen AB


Work highlights


  • Acting for Huawei in litigation against the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) regarding the PTS decision to ban Swedish telecom operators from using Huawei equipment in their networks.
  • Advising Momentum Group in relation to IT and information security issues and general IT controls.
  • Acting for Cerner on contracting issues and providing legal advice on implementing e-health systems for a large part of the Swedish healthcare system, including GDPR implications and patient data legislation in relation to one of the largest IT system implementations in Sweden.

Advokatfirman Kahn Pedersen KB

Advokatfirman Kahn Pedersen KB is ‘unique due to its concentration of competence within the digital field, senior staffing, creativity and deep professionalism’. The group's broad offering encompasses expertise in procurement, digitisation, outsourcing and cloud computing matters and cybersecurity issues. The team is jointly led by Johan Kahn, Daniel Lundqvist, Christian Hybbinette and recently promoted partner Tahmina Sahibli; Kahn advises high-profile entities in the financial and industrial sectors on business-critical IT mandates and Lundqvist is a key name for data protection issues, contracts and compliance matters, while Hybbinette is recommended for IT matters relating to the real estate sector and Sahibli is singled out for outsourcing and compliance work.

Practice head(s):

Daniel Lundqvist; Johan Kahn; Tahmina Sahibli; Christian Hybbinette


Other key lawyers:

Fredrik Sandström; Staffan Malmgren


Testimonials

‘Good availability and excellent knowledge.’

‘Daniel Lundqvist has excellent knowledge and good business understanding with a focus on practical solutions.’

‘I have had the pleasure to instruct Kahn Pedersen on a number of different matters over the last few years. Obviously, I am very happy with their advice and professionalism.’

‘The firm is unique due to its concentration of competence within the digital field, senior staffing, creativity and deep professionalism.’

‘Kahn Pedersen is clearly one of the leading firms in Sweden, most likely the leading firm, for any matter relating to the digital field. In terms of innovation I was impressed by their use of legal tech in a recent project, involving a large number of agreements and counter parties.’

‘I would like to mention that it is always very pleasant to deal with Kahn Pedersen since they seem to have a fair, down to earth and happy culture.’

‘Johan Kahn is our main contact in the firm and he is undoubtedly the number one Swedish lawyer for any matter in the digital area (including IT, data protection and fintech). I have worked with Johan for several years and especially appreciate his deep knowledge, long experience, creativity and negotiation skills. We are also very happy with Johan’s way of organizing and managing his team. Johan has advised the bank on several IT matters over the last year with great results.’

Key clients

Länsförsäkringar Group


Getswish


The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB)


BillerudKorsnäs


Stockholm Exergi


Invidem


LFant


Radiohjälpen


Ecster


Akelius Residential Properties


Work highlights


  • Advising Länsförsäkringar on its sourcing of a core system.
  • Advised MSB (the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency) on a new core communications system and network services for secure communications for public protection and disaster relief (PPDR).
  • Advised Stockholm Exergi on several matters within the field of IT/telecoms.

Mannheimer Swartling

The ‘knowledgeable and very pleasantMannheimer Swartling provides clients with significant expertise in outsourcing and procurement projects, often handling cross-border matters for large international clients in both the public and private sectors. The group also has considerable experience in providing advice pertaining to commercial and strategic matters, regulatory issues, disputes and transactions. Niklas Sjöblom heads up the practice and is a key name for large IT procurements, AI issues and big data matters, while Martin Pekkari is a noteworthy individual for digitalisation and transformation projects. Anders Bergsten is the main contact for tech-related matters, including data protection and security work.

Practice head(s):

Niklas Sjöblom


Other key lawyers:

Anders Bergsten; Martin Pekkari; Erica Wiking Häger


Testimonials

‘The advice is always pragmatic and solution oriented. Very knowledgeable within their profession.’

‘They have high availability, deliver on time with high quality. Never below expectation.’

‘A broad range of expertise which can support with advice on related questions outside of the IT and telecoms area.’

‘Knowledgeable and very pleasant. Conscientious. Understands the business objectives. Always well prepared.’

‘Deep knowledge about how to interpret the complex regulatory framework that is data privacy, security and protection. Understanding how different regulatory requirements interact and apply to our line of business. This is crucial in order for us to get timely and to the point legal advice that we pretty much can run with.’

‘Customer obsession in taking the time to listen and learn the client’s business, risk appetite and ways of working.’

‘The team is ambitious and effective and they are keen to understand our business. We are happy with their deliveries both regarding quality and timing.’

‘The leader of the team is skilled both when it comes to the law and the specific issues that are typical for our business. He delivers promptly and the response time is very short.’

Key clients

Epic Games


Handelsbanken


Kindred Group


Klarna Bank


Nasdaq OMX


Nordax Bank


Nordea Bank


Northvolt


Spotify


Stora Enso


Swedbank


Telia Company


The Swedish State


Västra Götalandsregionen (Region of Western Sweden)


Volvo Cars Corporation


Work highlights


  • Advised Kindred Group, one of the world’s leading online sports betting operators, in relation to a new SaaS agreement with its service provider Kambi Group PLC, regarding the extension of the parties’ sportsbook partnership.
  • Assisted Göteborg Energi AB, owned by the city of Gothenburg, with the public procurement of its second generation outsourcing of a wide range of IT services.
  • Assisted the City of Stockholm with an initiative to research and develop self-correcting AI-based adaptive tests.

Setterwalls

Clients describe Setterwalls as ‘a trusted partner’ with ‘quick turnarounds and clear advice’. The practice is active on digital transformation and data protection mandates, and handles a varied mix of procurement, regulatory, commercial and transactional matters. The team is led by Fredrik Roos, Jörgen Axelsson, Marc Tullgren and Joacim Johannesson; Johannesson advises on IT matters relating to M&A, venture capital and investment mandates, and Roos is a key name for machine learning, AI and IoT matters. Sophia Spala handles IP-related IT issues and Niklas Follin is also recommended for commercial agreements.

Practice head(s):

Fredrik Roos; Jörgen Axelsson; Marc Tullgren; Joacim Johannesson


Other key lawyers:

Niklas Follin; Sophia Spala


Testimonials

‘Deep expertise and support for IT and telecoms. Niklas Follin is 24/7 for us for whatever we need.’

‘Great, quick turnarounds and clear advice.’

‘We are satisfied with the team from Setterwalls; experts in different fields are involved when needed.’

‘Great engagement and quick to respond to our questions.’

‘Excellent understanding of our business combined with solid legal knowledge results in best-in-class support.’

‘Fredrik Roos is simply exceptional – I have used many law firms across three continents and Fredrik remains my main go-to-person when I need pragmatic business-based legal advice. Fredrik is my only external legal adviser who navigates the intersection of IP/IT/Privacy in an excellent way, he helps me become a better lawyer.’

‘Setterwalls is our trusted partner and has helped us in a number of complex matters over time. Exceptional understanding of our business and the landscape in which we operate.’

Key clients

Utopia


Amazon


Jawaker and other Gaming Studio


MITEL Networks Corporation


Databricks


Qualtrics


Agency for Digital Government (DIGG)


Stena Line AB


Novacura AB


Jackson Square Aviation


Work highlights


  • Provided advice and support to Utopia in relation to the cooperation, procurement and offering of the platform/services, including analysing and evaluating cybersecurity, privacy concerns, and also drafting a cooperation agreement and negotiating the complex next generation music platform cooperation.
  • Assisted Amazon with various matters related to its marketplace and go-to-market terms and conditions within Europe, including everything from commercial terms and conditions to regulatory compliance, specifically the analysis of refurbished items to the market online and new legislation to be implemented.
  • Assisted Jawaker (a gaming studio) and other various gaming studios related to cooperation and divestments with Stillfront Group (a leading global group of gaming studios and market leader in the free-to-play online games genre).

Advokatfirman Vinge

Advokatfirman Vinge has ‘solid experience and provides world-class legal advice within IT and telecoms’. With a strong corporate practice, the firm is well placed to handle the IT aspects of M&A deals and also advises on the procurement and supply of IT equipment, tech-related IP issues, commercial agreements and licensing matters. The team is jointly led by Eva Fredrikson, Carl Johan Af Petersens and Henrik Borna; Fredrikson advises on outsourcing, cloud computing and fintech matters and Petersens is a key name for telecoms work. Borna is recommended for data privacy matters, as is Nicklas Thorgerzon, while senior associate Mathilda Persson advises on software solutions and technology transactions.

Practice head(s):

Eva Fredrikson; Carl Johan af Petersens; Henrik Borna


Other key lawyers:

Nicklas Thorgerzon; Jolene Reimerson; Mathilda Persson


Testimonials

‘The team has solid experience and provides world-class legal advice within IT and telecoms.’

‘Very strong collaborations skills within many areas, SaaS agreements as an example.’

‘Mathilda Persson and Nicklas Thorgerzon have been exceptional in their services and availability on our many projects.’

‘A unique mix of specific competences and areas of expertise. We are in contact with a limited number of persons but there is always, through their broad network, a team “behind the scenes” with specialists if a certain difficult and very specific question arises.’

‘Always very professional, correct, thorough, knowledgeable and interested in our business and what is important for us as a client.’

‘Broad knowledge as well as ability to focus on specific areas when needed. The team is well organised in order to support clients in a very flexible and dedicated manner.’

‘Dedicated personnel with high knowledge and professional attitude to client and counterpart. Jolene Reimersson and Eva Fredrikson are both very professional with a high level of knowledge as well as an ability to find solutions.’

Key clients

Tele2


Star Stable Entertainment AB


SJ AB (Swedish Rail)


Intrum AB


EQT Infrastructure/GlobalConnect


Gunnebo AB


Tobii AB and Tobii Dynavox AB


Work highlights


  • Advising SJ AB on a public procurement of up to 40 high-speed trains with an initial order of 25 trains.
  • Assisted Intrum with developing a new master services agreement to engage a multinational IT consultancy services provider to project manage the scale transformation of the Intrum group’s IT systems, covering three different workstreams: (i) to implement and roll-out third-party debt management software solutions and related services across the group; (ii) IT outsourcing, maintenance and subsequent decommissioning of the group’s legacy IT systems; and (iii) set-up and operation of a new central technology centre for the group.
  • Representing Star Stable Entertainment AB in various IT and media related contractual matters, e.g. TV production and distribution agreements, IT operations and IT development agreements, artist and music agreements, marketing agreements etc.

Bird & Bird

Bird & Bird tech and comms sector group is led by Hans Svensson and Mattias Lindberg, and stands out from its local competitors by utilising support from its tech-focused international network. The team acts for large global and domestic clients on cybersecurity and regulatory matters, data protection issues, digital transformation projects and compliance work; Lindberg is particularly singled out for digital development projects and contentious issues. Senior associate Beatrice Duke is recommended for data protection mandates, international data transfers and breach response work.

Practice head(s):

Hans Svensson; Mattias Lindberg


Other key lawyers:

Beatrice Duke


Key clients

Archive Resale, Inc


RCO Security


Aion NV/SA (Aion Bank)


Kontakta


Bilprovningen


3G Infrastructure Services AB


Médecins Sans Frontières Sweden Innovation Unit


Work highlights


  • Advised Archive Resale on a strategic Master Service Agreement regarding an agile development process and implementation of the marketplace solution on e-commerce platforms.
  • Assisted RCO Security AB with drafting the agreement package for its new service model where RCO Security AB moves from providing services on premises to the cloud.
  • Assisted Aion Bank with entering into the Swedish market with its online banking services.

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB has ‘broad experience of complicated IT agreements’ and acts for clients in the technology, manufacturing, transport, telecoms and media sectors, among others. Its wide-ranging expertise includes handling IT contracts, outsourcing deals, procurements and development projects. The team is led by Johanna Linder, Malin Allard and Henrik Lindstrand; Linder advises on data protection and privacy issues and licensing agreements, Allard handles IP and marketing matters, and Lindstrand is a key name for commercial contracts.

Practice head(s):

Johanna Linder; Malin Allard; Henrik Lindstrand


Testimonials

‘Provides very valuable hands-on advice in all respects.’

‘Very pragmatic.’

‘A simply outstanding, always available team with deep sector expertise and a pragmatic approach.’

‘Johanna Linder is an excellent lawyer with vast experience of complex commercial (and particularly IT related) agreements. She knows (exactly) what is important and not. Always available and super easy to work with. As a side-note, it is evident that her associates enjoy working with her, not only because of the opportunity to learn, but also due to Johanna’s friendly and respectful attitude and approach.’

‘Johanna Linder is very experienced and a great problem solver.’

‘The team is led by a very strong lawyer, Johanna Linder. She is very competent. High level of service and quick to return. Business-like.’

‘Johanna Linder has broad experience of complicated IT agreements, built on experience from both sides both as an employee in an IT company and as a lawyer. Her attention to detail is impressive.’

‘Good expertise and knowledge within the area and good availability.’

Key clients

Husqvarna AB


P27 Nordic Payments Platform AB


Telenor Connexion AB


Proptivity


SJ AB


Föreningen Svensk Elitfotboll (the Swedish Professional Football Leagues)


BillerudKorsnäs AB


PostNord AB


Afry AB


Permobil AB


TV4 Media AB


Sopra Steria Sweden AB


Camfil AB


Kinnevik


JM AB


Newsec Property Asset Management AB


Entry Point North AB


Bonava AB


Coor Service Management AB


Work highlights


  • Advised Proptivity in relation to its unique platform solution for indoor 5G connectivity, inter alia with contract drafting and negotiations with top-tier global suppliers of telecoms equipment and services and in discussions with telecom operators.
  • Advised PostNord AB in connection with its outsourcing of IT infrastructure and application management services for the PostNord Group.
  • Advised P27 Nordic Payments Platform AB in relation to the drafting of significant agreements, including its participation agreement, relating to its envisaged Nordic operating model and payment infrastructure platform for financial and non-financial messages as well as clearing and settlement mechanisms.

Hannes Snellman

Hannes Snellman’s team is led by Elisabeth Vestin and focuses on outsourcing, digitalisation, cloud procurement, e-commerce and media matters. The department advises a range of top domestic and international clients and often acts as local counsel for large international law firms. Vestin is well versed in IT contracts, digitalisation projects, telecoms issues and commercial matters. Counsel Anna Ribenfors is a key name for fintech matters and acts for insurance companies and financial institutions, while Caroline Sundberg, who was recently promoted to specialist partner, focuses on data protection and GDPR matters. Filip Åhsberger joined as senior associate from Advokatfirma DLA Piper Sweden KB.

Practice head(s):

Elisabeth Vestin


Other key lawyers:

Anna Ribenfors; Caroline Sundberg; Filip Åhsberger


Key clients

Gores Guggenheim, Inc.


Enerim Oy


Hi3G Group


Adapteo Group


Dustin Group


iBoxen Group


CredPoint AB


TouchPoint Medical Nordic AB


TruID AB


Vitamin Well Group


Oriola Corporation


Seeburger Group


Ålandsbanken


Nordiska Kompaniet AB


Vourity AB


Paulig Group


Work highlights


  • Acted as counsel to Gores Guggenheim, Inc., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed by the affiliates of the Gores Group and Guggenheim Capital, LLC, in its business combination with the global electric performance car company Polestar at an enterprise value of $20bn.
  • Acted as counsel to Enerim Oy on the negotiated public procurement process for a service-based IT solution for Customer, Market and Invoicing functionality initiated by Göteborg Energi.
  • Acted as counsel to Adapteo Group on its parallel procurement processes for second generation (1) outsourcing of IT-operations and (2) operation of ERP Solution. The matter involved drafting the RFI documentation and drafting and negotiating the agreement package for the IT-operations and ERP Solution respectively.

Synch Advokat AB

Synch Advokat AB has ‘really good knowledge of the sector’ and fields ‘experienced and knowledgeable lawyers who provide excellent value for money’. The group acts for a range of clients from start-ups to well-established international business and telecoms providers, advising on regulatory matters, corporate issues, commercial contracts, IT agreements and disputes. Jim Runsten heads up the team with over 25 years’ experience and Johan Tydén is a key name for telecoms matters. Karolina Pekkari is also recommended by clients and Anders Hellström left for an in-house role.

Practice head(s):

Jim Runsten


Other key lawyers:

Johan Tydén; Karolina Pekkari


Testimonials

‘Synch stands out from the rest. Always accessible and seamless in the interaction with the client/customer and with an excellent eye for when to include colleagues from within various legal fields.’

‘Services are delivered in a transparent, easily accessible and deployable manner. All based on a solid understanding of the client’s business and with a genuine wish to always create value for the client.’

‘A much needed breath of fresh air in the industry – the law firm of the future.’

Key clients

Advisa


Bits Data


CapGemini


Challengermode


Clavister


A consortium of owners of Eniro AB


COOP Sverige


Dustin Group


Favro


Goodbye Kansas Group


Grafana Labs


Hi3G


IAMCP (International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners)


IFS


Kebni AB


Lendify


Motion Picture Association


PayPal


Pulsen Group


SecMaker


Swedish Software


Tata Communications


Telness AB


Ungapped


Verbal AB


Vitala Tjänster AB


Vopy AB


Work highlights


  • Advising Tata Communications primarily on a wide range of regulatory issues.
  • Advising global cloud enterprise software company Industrial and Financial Systems AB (IFS) on its strategic IT matters.
  • Advising Capgemini on more than 50 IT services and outsourcing matters.

TIME DANOWSKY Advokatbyrå AB

TIME DANOWSKY Advokatbyrå AB is active in both the IT and telecoms arenas and is particularly strong in outsourcing, integration, licensing and contracts work. Mats Ohlén and Ulrika Geissler head up the practice; Ohlén acts for large international companies and domestic authorities on digital transformation projects, cloud services issues, cooperation agreements and procurements, while Geissler is a key name for telecoms, public procurement and data protection work. Daniel Wåtz is recommended for outsourcing issues and Fredrik Ståhl handles contracts and disputes.

Practice head(s):

Mats Ohlén; Ulrika Geissler


Other key lawyers:

Daniel Wåtz; Jonas Forzelius; Fredrik Ståhl


Key clients

Accenture


Telenor Sverige AB


Unit4 Group


Lumera


Advokatfirma DLA Piper Sweden KB

Advokatfirma DLA Piper Sweden KB has a strong international network which it utilises to support clients on cross-border matters. Key areas of focus for the IT practice include compliance work, IT contracts, licensing agreements, e-commerce issues and software as a service (SaaS) matters. Anna Jussil Broms heads up the practice and is a key name for outsourcing, procurement, development and software licensing work. Recent additions to the team include Jennie Nilsson, who joined from Baker McKenzie, and Gustav Lundin, who joined from Mannheimer Swartling.

Practice head(s):

Anna Jussil Broms


Other key lawyers:

Mikael Moreira; Jennie Nilsson; Gustav Lundin


Testimonials

‘DLA Piper is strong when it comes to knowledge and interpretation of privacy laws around the world. I have been in contact with different lawyers within the law firm and all were good when it came to solving complex international questions.’

‘I work mostly with Jennie Nilsson at the Swedish office. She is structured, quick and very focused on a good result. She understands the challenges of a global company and she knows how to simplify and support when it comes to complex global questions.’

‘Jennie Nilsson is very good at networking and cooperating with other lawyers within DLA to provide the best result for our business.’

‘They have experienced lawyers and what I believe is outstanding is that, as a client, you can easily obtain state of the art expertise, for example most recent trends in the outsourcing area, through the collaboration between the offices. This provides value to my work.’

‘Anna Jussil Broms has lenghty experience from IT agreements and no matter what question you have, she engages in the matter and is able to deliver high quality and business oriented legal advice. What I appreciate the most is her engagement and availability.’

Key clients

EQT


Baffin Bay Networks


SignUp Software


The Walt Disney Company Nordic


Collegial


Xshore


AFA Försäkring


Kebitz


Njuice (Squid)


Heart Aerospace


GE Healthcare


Swedbank


GE


Klarna Bank


Svensk Fastighetsförmedling


Voi Technology


OX2


UBS


Worldline


Humla


Advokatfirman Fylgia KB

Advokatfirman Fylgia KB’s commercial technology and IP team advises client on contracts, corporate matters, regulatory issues, data protection work and e-commerce issues and is active in both the IT and telecoms fields. It assists a range of high-profile domestic clients and also acts as local counsel for large international law firms active in the country. Martin Gynnerstedt heads up the team and advises on corporate and commercial matters.

Practice head(s):

Martin Gynnerstedt


Testimonials

‘Martin Gynnerstedt is very good.’

‘Expert advice provided in a friendly and proactive way.’

‘They provide good value for money.’

‘Good know-how in the team.’

‘They have the correct knowledge of the questions raised and a good personal approach.’

Key clients

PCTEL, Inc.


Bring E-commerce & Logistics AB


iBinder AB


ID06 AB


Mavenoid AB


Beijer Byggmaterial Aktiebolag


Svenska Kraftnät


Sinch AB


Diginav AB


Glow Technology AB


Sound by Sweden


Work highlights


  • Advised Diginav AB on contract negotiations with a European telecoms operator for the delivery, installation and operation of gateway equipment in existing radio network.
  • Advised Mavenoid AB on several deals regarding the provision of its software as a service offering to the market.
  • Advised Sound by Sweden AB on the negotiations of an e-commerce cooperation agreement with a major Chinese IT company.

Advokatfirman Lindahl KB

The IT and tech team at Advokatfirman Lindahl KB is particularly active in providing commercial contract advice to a range of foreign and domestic clients. It also handles corporate matters, compliance issues, licensing work, outsourcings and data protection issues. Alexander Tham heads up the team and is a noteworthy name for privacy issues and private M&A.

Practice head(s):

Alexander Tham


Testimonials

‘Extremely strong industry experience with the lead partner Gabriel Svedberg.’

‘Business-oriented, no-nonsense approach.’

‘Gabriel Svedberg is a leading lawyer in the Nordic market for outsourcing and complex IT contracts. His skills also extend to handling technology M&A as a top lawyer.’

‘Competent, good experience within Life Sciences. Fast and appropriate response. Innovative.’

Key clients

Philips AB


Axis Communications AB


ELON Group AB


Miss Group Holdings Limited


Novare Human Capital AB


Pricer Aktiebolag


Vionlabs AB


TietoEVRY Corporation


NCC AB


ABB AB


Zaptec Sverige AB


Prevas AB


Flowbox AB


Kyrkans Försäkring AB


Shoppa AB


Btwentyfour AG


Bris – Children’s Rights in Society


Autonet AB


Embracer Group AB


Roschier

The digitalisation, TMT and outsourcing group at Roschier is particularly strong in handling the IT aspects of large M&A deals and also has strong expertise in data protection mandates and disputes. The practice acts for large international blue-chip clients under the leadership of Björn Johansson Heigis, who is the primary contact for both IT and IP matters, particularly those relating to compliance, marketing, outsourcing and GDPR issues.

Practice head(s):

Björn Johansson Heigis


Other key lawyers:

Erik Ficks


Testimonials

‘Solid team with an excellent understanding of field.’

‘Björn Johansson Heigis – provides advice a client can act on. Excellent understanding of the market and business of his clients.’

Key clients

Aditro Group


BookBeat


Nokia


Nordstjernan


TM & Partners

TM & Partners advises on a broad range of matters in the IT and telecoms arenas, including IT and commercial agreements, the IT aspects of corporate deals and IT procurements. It is particularly experienced in the Swedish industrials sector and also assists fintech and healthcare companies. Practice head Fredrik Gustafsson is a notable name for transactional matters and data protection issues.

Practice head(s):

Fredrik Gustafsson


Testimonials

‘They have a combination of high competence and being friendly and easy to work with, as well as giving effective and trustworthy guidance. It gives me as a client the feeling of being safe and supported in full.’

‘They give a very personal appearance to a professional role, where you can see that there is a great team spirit supporting.’

‘High competence and valuable guidance.’

Key clients

LRF Samköp AB


Priveq Investment


CombinedX AB


Norvestor Equity


Coala-Life Group AB


Vivesto AB, formerly Oasmia Pharmaceutical


Re:NewCell AB


Eastern Light


Swemac AB


Cinis Fertilizer


Alliance Marine SAS


Work highlights


  • Advising Plint on all IT aspects of its acquisition of all shares in KM Studio.
  • Advising LRF Samköp AB, an affiliate of the Swedish farmers’ association (one of Sweden’s largest associations), on its IT matters.
  • Advising CombinedX AB on all IT aspects of the group’s acquisition of all shares in Attentec, a digitalisation company specialized in IoT solutions and active on the Swedish and Norwegian market.

Wistrand

Wistrand’s technology, media and communications team has broad expertise in cloud solutions, IT integration projects, licensing issues and the IT aspects of M&A deals. It also advises on contentious matters and related matters, such as data protection, media and advertising mandates. Magnus Forssman and Erik Ullberg jointly lead the team, and Carl Näsholm handles outsourcing and procurement matters in the insurance and banking sectors.

Practice head(s):

Magnus Forssman; Erik Ullberg


Other key lawyers:

Carl Näsholm


Testimonials

‘High partner involvement assuring quality.’

‘Carl Näsholm is highly appreciated for his pragmatic approach, vast knowledge about IT contracts and hands-on advice with good solutions in complex matters.’

‘Solid, thorough and swift, reliable consultations, with good responsiveness.’

‘Very problem-solving attitude. Customised work according to the business importance.’

Key clients

Atea


Mycronic


B3IT


Aidon


Schibsted Media Group


Proact


Advania


Länsförsäkringar


Scienta Omicron


Pulsen


Apoteksgruppen


Spendrups


Anticimex


Appjobs


Svevia


Phoenix Biopower


Nordic Choice


Almi


Vironova


Einride


Meitner


Stena Recycling International AB


Work highlights


  • Advised Advania on a number of large IT outsourcing and SaaS sales within a variety of industry sectors.
  • Advising on the transition and transformation of the entire Länsförsäkringar Alliance IT infrastructure from incumbent supplier to a multi-vendor environment involving all legal matters relevant for large and material outsourcing arrangements in the financial sector.
  • Advising The Stena Recycling Group on the replacement of a large number of legacy business applications with a new common ERP system for the group.

Cirio Advokatbyrå AB

Cirio Advokatbyrå AB advises on a broad range of IT and telecoms matters for top domestic and international clients, and has recently handled a number of transactional matters for public and private entities; it is also strong in outsourcing, cloud computing, commercial contract and data protection mandates. The team is jointly led by Emma Dansbo, Erik Bergenstråhle and Caroline Olstedt Carlström; Bergenstråhle is a name for IT agreements and Carlström advises on data privacy issues and investigations by regulators. Hanna Tilus joined from Roschier, while Carl-Olof Bouveng left for Cobolo Advokat AB and Sanna Wolk left for Advokatfirmaet Schjødt.

Practice head(s):

Emma Dansbo; Erik Bergenstråhle; Caroline Olstedt Carlström


Other key lawyers:

David Frydlinger; Peter Lilja; Hanna Tilus


Testimonials

‘Good business acumen.’

‘Responsive.’

‘Full-service law firm with great knowledge within the field of Legal tech.’

‘Erik Bergenstråhle is an excellent lawyer with an exceptional understanding of our business creating value for us as a client.’

Key clients

Microsoft


Hewlett-Packard


Telia Company


ICA


City of Stockholm


Tink


Collectum


Vasakronan


Bankgirot


Nasdaq


LKAB


Facebook


Cisco


SaveLend


Fortnox


anch.AI AB


Nhost AB


Enento


Meliva and Vital Labs


Softbank Vision Fund II


Magnusson Sweden

Magnusson Sweden handles a broad range of IT matters, including software licensing, cloud services and outsourcing mandates, contracts, data protection work, e-commerce matters and corporate issues. The team is particularly active in highly regulated sectors such as the pharmaceuticals, life sciences and financial services industries. Helena Rönqvist heads up the practice.

Practice head(s):

Helena Rönqvist


Testimonials

‘Wide range of competence in all aspects of the field.’

‘Compassionate, analytical and problem solving are a few of the things we have appreciated and valued in our collaborations with Magnusson.’

‘Magnusson is fast, nice, efficient and straight to the point. Assists in a professional way to develop clear and accurate supplier agreements for our partner agreements. Very responsive to my company’s specific needs and conditions.’

‘Helena Rönqvist is a star in understanding our business challenges and in translating them into clear, well written IT/GDPR/intellectual property agreements. On top, I learn something valuable from her in every session.’

Key clients

Lakestar


Online Merchant Connect


MTR


DSI Underground


ICA Försäkring


Nineyards Equity


Spotlight Stock Market


Fondo Solutions


Raw Fury AB


Omocom AB


Lysa AB


Nordiska Galleriet


Tech Nordic Advocates


Work highlights


  • Advised VC tech fund and lead investor Lakestar on the $15m seed investment round in Validio.
  • Advised the shareholders of Raw Fury AB on the sale to PE company Altor.
  • Advising the Swedish Fintech company Omocom in connection with various legal and regulatory matters.

Advokatfirman Schjødt

Advokatfirman Schjødt’s IP and technology team is led by Thomas Nygren and advises on both contentious and non-contentious data protection and telecoms matters. Areas of focus include transactions, dispute resolution, contractual issues and general advisory work. Nygren is singled out for contentious mandates, cybersecurity issues and regulatory matters.

Practice head(s):

Thomas Nygren


Key clients

Huawei Technologies


Vermiculus Financial Technology


MedHelp Sjukvårdsrådgivning


MedHelp Care


Metacon AB


Nenda AB


Avalanche Studios Group


Kollektivavtalsinformation Sverige AB


Moli Streaming AB


Starlink (SpaceX)


Work highlights


  • Acting as lead counsel for Huawei in the dispute between Huawei and the Swedish State (The Telecom Regulatory Authority) on the banning of Huawei equipment for the Swedish 5G market.
  • Advising SpaceX on telecoms regulatory matters in Sweden.
  • Advising Vermiculus on development and licensing agreements with three world leading securities exchanges and working on new mandates.