The team at Setterwalls assists major clients in the tech, automotive and gaming industries, and regularly advises on cross-border matters. The practice is jointly led by Gothenburg's Fredrik Roos, Stockholm-based Sophia Spala and Marc Tullgren who is based in Malmö. Roos brings extensive experience handling personal data regulatory issues, Spala focuses on complex matters at the intersection of IP and tech, and Tullgren has broad ranging expertise. Other key members of the team include Joacim Johannesson who is a skilled fintech lawyer, Niklas Follin who has expertise in commercial tech deals, and Emily Svedberg-Possfelt who supports on a variety of IT issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘It is one of Sweden's oldest firm with a strong track-record with in IT and telecoms.’
- ‘Niklas Follin is very strong within the outsourcing area and manages substantial projects. He is very visible on the market both in cases and in holding lectures. He is well-respected by clients and peers for his legal know-how and thoroughness. He is also known as acting very professionally in relation to counter counsels which benefits his clients.’
- ‘Joacim Johannesson is second-to-none - high quality and very nice to work with.’
- ‘Setterwalls stands out through a combination of deep legal expertise, pragmatic advice, and a highly client-oriented approach.'
- 'What has impressed us the most is the team’s ability to combine technical excellence with a clear understanding of the client’s business needs. They are always able to provide solutions that are both legally sound and commercially viable.’
- ‘The individuals we have worked with at Setterwalls stand out through their combination of expertise, dedication, and genuine client focus. They demonstrate a high level of legal knowledge while at the same time being pragmatic and solutions-oriented, which makes their advice both reliable and easy to implement.’
Key clients
- 2Secure Sverige AB
- Agency for Digital Government
- Amazon
- HiQ
- Monterro
- Morgan Stanley and its exclusive Ventures Lab
- Porsche AG
- The Swedish Central Bank
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Fredrik Roos; Sophia Spala; Marc Tullgren
Other key lawyers
Joacim Johannesson; Niklas Follin; Emily Svedberg-Possfelt