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Setterwalls

Information Technology

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Setterwalls

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About

Provided by Setterwalls

Setterwalls has a leading Swedish IT practice and a strong standalone business with the benefit of being part of a full-service law firm. 

We hold a highly reputable digital transformation and data protection practice and have several ranked lawyers in the ever-evolving FinTech sector. Our diverse client portfolio allows us to have a successful niche HealthTech practice. Our 'industry esteem’ is evinced by our long-standing and varied clientele, for example in the public sector and its array of “blue-chip” Swedish international companies. We have several major international global clients in the tech-sector, along with clients with the potential to become the next “unicorn”.

Setterwalls boasts one of the largest IT groups in Sweden with presence and practitioners in all three of our nationwide string of offices situated in Malmoe, Gothenburg & Stockholm. Our IT practice and IP group form Setterwalls' IPTech group that is amongst the top three largest practice groups within the firm.

Setterwalls has widespread appeal and presence within many key industry sectors, including IT, telecoms, disruptive and emerging technology and data protection, amongst others. The widespread digitalisation in many industry sectors furthermore gives our firm an advantage since we can combine our industry knowledge and competence within the healthcare-, automotive- and financial services industries, to name a few, with our in-depth understanding within the tech sector. 

Chambers Review

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Information Technology - Sweden

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Setterwalls houses a market-leading IT practice with considerable experience in data protection matters. The team regularly assists with IT outsourcings, contracts and procurement mandates, acting for Swedish corporates as well as public entities. Platform expansions, GDPR compliance and cyber-attacks are also efficiently handled by Setterwalls. Furthermore, the firm enjoys a prominent position within the fintech sector, acting for major financial institutions on large digitalisation projects throughout Sweden.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Setterwalls advised Sveriges Riksbank on matters connected to future processing proposals for the settlement of large-value instant payments in central bank currencies and securities.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are industry specialists. Setterwalls has a very big team that is always on time and always precise, and everything works very well.

    Information Technology respondentEurope
  • With Setterwalls' technical expertise and diverse knowledge, we are able to get information and legal advice that allows us to move forward with clarity and speed.

    Information Technology respondentEurope
  • What sets Setterwalls apart is its attentiveness and adaptability. The team listens carefully, understands our business context and delivers customised solutions beyond standard legal advice.

    Information Technology respondentEurope
  • They always deliver and are very responsive.

    Information Technology respondentEurope
  • Setterwalls delivers extremely fast results.

    Information Technology respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Fredrik Roos
    Band 2Fredrik Roos

    Fredrik Roos

    Fredrik Roos is sought after by clients for his expertise in implementing IT operations systems and commercial contracting. He also assists clients with IT outsourcing deals.

    • Fredrik Roos is extremely knowledgeable in his field and has a unique ability to find pragmatic ways to solve problems.

      Information Technology respondentEurope
    • Fredrik provides a high level of service as well as a commercial awareness of our specific business context.

      Information Technology respondentEurope
    • Fredrik is available and service-minded. He understands different businesses and is commercially aware.

      Information Technology respondentEurope
    • Fredrik is a seasoned and focused tech lawyer.

      Information Technology respondentEurope
  • Band 2Joacim Johannesson
    Band 2Joacim Johannesson

    Joacim Johannesson

    Joacim Johannesson's expertise covers the full IT spectrum, ranging from platform procurements and outsourcings to nationwide digitalisation projects and GDPR compliance.
    • He delivers a high service level and focuses on the right service.

      Information Technology respondentEurope
    • Joacim Johannesson is very attentive.

      Information Technology respondentEurope
    • He is a super skilled and responsive lawyer.

      Information Technology respondentEurope
  • Band 3Niklas Follin
    Band 3Niklas Follin

    Niklas Follin

    Niklas Follin regularly assists clients from the financial services sector with technology mandates. He advises on IT platform development agreements as well as contentious proceedings related to software licensing issues and cybersecurity obligations.

    • Niklas Follin is fantastic to work with. He has immense knowledge, never misses a call and is very friendly.

      Information Technology respondentEurope
    • Niklas Follin is very impressive.

      Information Technology respondentEurope

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