Harvest Advokatbyrå > Stockholm, Sweden > Firm Profile
Harvest Advokatbyrå Offices
Engelbrektsplan 1
Box 7225
Stockholm
103 89
Sweden
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Sweden > Banking and finance Tier 3
Boutique firm Harvest Advokatbyrå’s banking and finance practice has a strong reputation for handling financial regulatory issues, including compliance work, internal audits, application procedures, AML/CTF issues and technology outsourcings. The team advises start-ups, investment banks, fund managers, credit providers, and crypto-asset service providers, among others. Björn Wendleby, specialising in financial legislation, sustainability regulation, and AML work, chairs the team alongside Gustav Sälgström, who has securitisation, fund operation and AML regulation expertise. The team was strengthened by the arrival of both Niklas Sinander and Liselotte Calander in January 2023.Practice head(s):
Gustav Sälgström; Björn Wendleby
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Testimonials
‘The team stands out due to its exceptional expertise and dedication. They differentiate themselves from competitors through their in-depth knowledge of the industry and innovative problem-solving. Their ability to see reality from a client’s perspective is valuable.’
‘Björn Wendelby and Gustav Sälgström are very skilled and experienced in the area of financial regulation. They deliver good and relevant answers to questions in a fast manner.’
‘Niklas Sinander is very forthcoming and always prepared to discuss matters and provide arguments “on the bounce”.’
‘The availability of senior/founding partners such as Björn Wendelby is remarkable. It is a perfect medium size/boutique style firm with a broad reach in different subject matters.’
‘Björn Wendelby and the team run one of Sweden’s leading commercial firms, with particular expertise in financial services regulatory matters. They are insightful and practical.’
‘They have specialists in various fields, including ESG and general compliance issues in the financial sector.’
‘The number one law firm within fund-related matters with unique contacts and a unique approach.’
Key clients
AddEqt AB
Carnegie Fonder AB
Freetrade Europa AB
Global X Digital Assets Issuer Limited
Handelsbanken AB
HSB Finansstöd AB
Kameo ApS
Klarna Bank AB
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
Swedbank AB
TF Bank AB
Work highlights
- Providing legal and regulatory advice to Bankgirocentralen BGC AB on a continuous basis.
- Assisting Liberis Finance with all its legal matters related to the Swedish jurisdiction, including in relation to AML/CTF matters, drafting agreements, ownership suitability assessments, setting up the Swedish branch, etc.
- Advising Brocc Holding and its subsidiaries, Brocc Finance, a credit institution, and Brocc AB, a payment institution, on legal and regulatory matters.
Sweden > Fintech Tier 3
Harvest Advokatbyrå’s fintech team advises on a wide range of regulatory matters, including compliance issues, internal audits, licence application procedures, AML matters, and sustainability work, advising payment institutions, banks, fund managers, credit providers, and crypto-asset service providers. Co-founder Amin Bell leads the team alongside co-founder Anna Cumzelius; the pair have considerable combined financial regulatory experience. Niklas Sinander, who was formerly head of the financial regulation practice at Cirio Advokatbyrå AB, joined the firm in January 2023.Practice head(s):
Amin Bell; Anna Cumzelius
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Testimonials
‘Harvest offers a good combination of cost and expertise. Their advice is solid, practical and swiftly delivered.’
‘The availability of senior founding partners is outstanding.’
‘There is wide competence within the organisation and the team has a great understanding of both business and legal requirements.’
‘They are easy to collaborate with.’
‘Excellent fintech lawyers, very enjoyable to work with.’
‘Anna Cumzelius is clever and quick, delivers always with no waste of time and without overdelivering. Great value for any large project.’
‘Fantastic knowledgeable people with integrity and willingness to deliver beyond expectations.’
Key clients
Bankgirocentralen BGC AB
Freetrade Europa AB
Global X Digital Assets Issuer Limited
Invoier AB
Kameo ApS
Klarna Bank AB
PFC Technology AB
Sigmastocks Neo AB
Sileon AB (formerly Paynova AB)
TF Bank AB
Xbaht AB
Payer Financial Services AB
Work highlights
- Providing legal and regulatory advice to Freetrade Europa in relation to the process of starting up the Swedish business.
- Assisting Kameo ApS and its subsidiaries and branches with a number of different matters, including legal advice regarding complex AML/CTF matters.
- Assisting Sileon AB with legal and regulatory issues, as well as maintaining the company’s compliance function.
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Amin Bell | Partner Amin Bell is specialized in financial regulation, especially in the areas… | View Profile |
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Mrs Liselotte Calander | Counsel Liselotte Calander has been active in the financial industry since 1998.… | View Profile |
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Mrs Anna Cumzelius | Partner Anna Cumzelius’ work is mainly withing the area of regulatory issues,… | View Profile |
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Mr Gustav Sälgström | Partner Gustav Sälgström’s work is mainly within the area of regulatory issues,… | View Profile |
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Mr Niklas Sinander | Counsel Niklas Sinander has been working with financial regulatory compliance matters as… | View Profile |
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Mr Björn Wendleby | Founding Partner Björn Wendleby is specialized in financial regulation, mainly within exchange… | View Profile |
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