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Gernandt & Danielsson has established a reputation as one of the leading FinTech law firms in Sweden, particularly in the areas of payments, cryptocurrency/blockchain, data privacy, and innovative new digital financial products and services. Our dedicated practice group for FinTech brings together legal professionals with diverse backgrounds in corporate and securities, banking and finance, financial services regulatory, technology, data privacy and cybersecurity and several other key areas. Stockholm is one of the most vibrant FinTech hubs in the world and Gernandt & Danielsson is well positioned to service full-spectrum FinTech legal needs for a diverse roster of emerging as well as incumbent clients.

Our services include advising and assisting in relation to:

  • payments and payments infrastructure/systems (PSD2)
  • electronic money institutions (EMD)
  • anti-money laundering (AML) and other financial services regulations for FinTech firms
  • incorporation of ‘FinTech’ aspects for both existing products/services and new product development/new platforms
  • alternative lending (crowdlending, crowdfunding)
  • licensing of new FinTech firms
  • data protection (GDPR)
  • cryptocurrency (e.g., Bitcoin) and other blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) matters
  • cyber security, IT/outsourcing agreements
  • intellectual property for protection of unique FinTech concepts




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What the Team is Known For

Gernandt & Danielsson is particularly noted for its financial regulatory advisory and licensing work in Sweden for payments systems, and for incumbent banks on new products and platforms, alternative lending, data protection and crypto matters. Its team also handles FinTech M&A and IPOs, as well as outsourcing matters for financial institutions.

Work Highlights

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  • Gernandt & Danielsson advised Nordiska in its acquisition of financing company Release Finans, a lender to small and medium-sized businesses.

Strengths

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Gernandt & Danielsson have deep knowledge within the most relevant regulatory fields.

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Gernandt & Danielsson's exceptional responsiveness is a significant advantage.

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The Gernandt & Danielsson team is highly skilled, analytical, to the point and provides firm advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Niclas Rockborn
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Niclas Rockborn
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Niclas Rockborn is a partner at Gernandt & Danielsson with substantial experience advising financial institutions on licensing, new products and regulatory issues.

Niclas is a very experienced lawyer who knows a client's needs.

Niclas has vast experience from the financial industry and knowledge about the crypto sector.

Niclas' attention to detail and solution-oriented mindset makes him a go-to person when one is faced with a complex legal matter.

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