MAQS Advokatbyrå provides comprehensive advice surrounding data transfers, including intra-group and third-party cross-border flows. Recently, the group has been advising clients on AI integration, in line with EU regulation. Karin Schurmann is well regarded for her work advising clients on the EU Digital Decade initiatives, supporting clients in the retail, financial, and insurance sectors. She jointly leads the team with Anna Eidvall, who is noted for her work in designing and implementing data protection programs and data governance strategies.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The data protection team is unique in its ability to combine deep regulatory knowledge with a pragmatic, business-minded approach. They are not only experts on GDPR and local data protection rules but also understand the practical realities of digital business models and technology platforms. This dual focus sets them apart from other firms that tend to provide more academic or overly cautious advice.’
- ‘Professional, competent, availability. Anna Eidvall helped us navigate through complex legal waters in major projects. Her ability to use her deep legal understanding within data protection legislation to give pragmatic and business-oriented advice is top class.’
- ‘Focus on practical solutions that support the client’s overall goals and operations. Offering advice that reflects the broader business context.’
- ‘Anna Eidvall is an exceptional lawyer in the area of GDPR. Anna stands out with her deep understanding of GDPR, coupled with strong curiosity and business understanding. She is very clear in her recommendations and risk assessment, which helps us in making the right decisions based on our situation. Anna is also highly efficient and very responsive.’
- ‘The team has strong knowledge and understanding of the current law and regulations within Data privacy and Data.’
- 'Beatrice Smedenmann is very knowledgeable and easy to work with and understands that this topic can be very complex for someone who doesn't work with it every day.’
Key clients
- Företagsuniversitetet
- Ica Gruppen AB
- T3 Solutions AB
- Trialbee AB
- Zinzino AB
- 5.11 Inc.
- 5.11 International AB
- AB Lindex
- Ahlsell AB
- Ahlsell Sverige AB
- Bokadirekt I Stockholm AB
- DF Kompetens AB
Work highlights
Advising Trialbee AB on an ongoing basis regarding various data privacy and data protection issues, including assessing data protection roles within Trialbee's operations and developing new consent texts specifically tailored for the processing of personal data in patient recruitment activities.
Advised Hub & Spoke on the early startup phase of building a new platform/functionality, focusing on the legal structuring of its operations and the development of contractual documentation.
Advised Livförsäkringsbolaget Skandia, ömsesidigt and one of its subsidiaries as an external data protection officer.
Practice head
Karin Schurmann; Anna Eidvall
Other key lawyers
Beatrice Smedenmann