INDIVIDUAL PROFILE
Joacim Johannesson

Joacim Johannesson

FinTech 2026

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3 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

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Practice Areas

Joacim Johannesson is Head of Setterwalls FinTech Practice and primarily advise clients on a wide range of domestic and cross-border FinTech matters.

Since the mid-1990s, Joacim has assisted Swedish and international clients with advice within the FinTech and IP/technology sectors. During his years in Stockholm, Joacim has acquired extensive knowledge and understanding of the IP/technology and FinTech sectors.

Joacim has advised international and Swedish investors, entrepreneurs, start-ups and established companies, i.e. financial institutions as well as tech companies, operating in the above sectors. In addition to projects operationally related to traditional IP/technology work, such as negotiating and managing contract negotiations for major, complex contracts and legal proceedings linked to areas such as IT systems, outsourcing, licences and associated services, he also has substantial experience of managing projects relating to company acquisitions (and disposals), mergers and investments and capital procurement.

Career

Setterwalls, 2000-

Hamilton & Co. Advokatbyrå, Stockholm, 1998-2000

Biddle Law Firm, London, 1999

Stockholm District Court, law clerk, 1996-1998

Lund University, LL.M., 1996

San Diego State University, business and language studies, 1992-1993

Professional Memberships

Member of the International Bar Association (IBA)

Member of the Swedish Bar Association

Chambers Review

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Professional Advisers: FinTech

FinTech Legal - Sweden

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Individual Editorial

Joacim Johannesson is highly regarded for his expertise in GDPR, IP and M&A matters. He is focused on payment infrastructure matters, and he acts for major Swedish banks, start-ups and investors on an international level.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Joacim Johannesson is always quick to respond.

    FinTech LegalProfessional Advisers: FinTech
  • Joacim is a very professional and good lawyer with great knowledge and a drive to deliver at the highest level.

    FinTech LegalProfessional Advisers: FinTech
  • Joacim Johannesson is very seasoned and has deep knowledge as well as broad exposure to the industry. He is forward-leaning and I see him as an authority.

    FinTech LegalProfessional Advisers: FinTech
  • Joacim Johannesson combines deep legal expertise with a highly practical, business-minded approach. He provides advice that is not only accurate, but also tailored to real-world application.

    FinTech LegalProfessional Advisers: FinTech
  • Joacim Johannesson demonstrates exceptional competence, a deep understanding of our business, and outstanding availability.

    FinTech LegalProfessional Advisers: FinTech

Ranked Individuals at Setterwalls (3)

Sweden

Articles, Highlights and Press Releases

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