The team at Hellström Law advises on data breaches, cybersecurity issues, and GDPR compliance. Alongside this, the group often takes the role of Data Protection Officer for public and private clients. Anna Fernqvist Svensson leads the group, noted for her role in the development of a whistleblowing channel offered to clients. Karl-Fredrik Björklund is another key name, advising large and mid-size companies on a comprehensive range of data issues, while Erika Juvander Heveus specialises in employment and data protection law.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Anna Fernqvist and Lennart Melchior, in particular, bring decades of industry experience and deep inside knowledge of our company, making them trusted advisers who understand not just the sector, but our specific business context. Their guidance is consistently strategic, practical, and highly valued across the organisation.'
- ‘Karl-Fredrik Björklund has a good understanding of our business, needs, and challenges when it comes to data privacy and protection. He has the ability to adapt plans and activities based on our capabilities.’
- ‘Anna Fernqvist Svensson gives pragmatic, business-first privacy counsel that moves from analysis to implementation. Anna brings sharp insight into expectations and EU enforcement, which proves invaluable in incident response, audits, and cross‑border transfer strategy.'
- ‘All of the individuals we have worked with have shown exceptional knowledge of their legal specialty as well as knowledge of the industry in question, and for their clients' needs and conditions. They have shown a remarkable level of service and availability, as well as business consulting skills. Their ability to work together as a team and provide what is needed for the client in a timely manner has been outstanding. ’
- ‘This team combines deep expertise in data protection with a clear, pragmatic approach. They excel at translating complex legal concepts into actionable advice. They are highly responsive, collaborative, and client-focused. They also show flexibility in how they deliver services and adapt to clients’ needs.’
- ‘Hellström Advokatbyrå is the go-to place when you need pragmatic, partner-led advice that translates GDPR and related EU rules into clear, risk-ranked actions. You’ll benefit from a full-service bench that contains matters without external coordination.’
Key clients
- FKP Scorpio Sverige AB
- Grifols Nordic AB
- Apoteket AB
- Lensway Group AB
- Omilon AB
Work highlights
Advising FKP Scorpio, an organiser of concerts and festivals, on all matters relating to data protection and data privacy.
Advising Grifols, a global healthcare company, on all matters relating to data protection and data privacy, including records or processing activities, data processing agreements, GDPR training courses, data privacy notices for employees, and whistleblowing issues.
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Practice head
Anna Fernqvist Svensson
Other key lawyers
Karl-Fredrik Björklund; Erika Juvander Heveus; Natalie Stjernström; Lennart Melchior