LAWYER PROFILE

Niclas Rockborn

Europe 2026

Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå KB

Ranked in 1 practice area

Banking & Finance: Regulatory

Sweden

9 years ranked

Contributions and articles

4 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå KB

Practice Areas

Niclas has been a partner at Gernandt & Danielsson since 2005 and heads the firm's Specialists practice group. He has over 20 years' experience advising clients who offer financial services and his qualifications in this area are regularly recognised in independent national and international rankings. His clients include entities in banking and insurance, asset management, e-money and payment institutions, and various operators in the FinTech sector. Niclas also has extensive experience advising investors in alternative investment funds and in connection with the establishment of alternative investment funds. He also has substantial experience negotiating international master agreements for OTC transactions, such as ISDA, GMRA and GMSLA.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Swedish Bar Association since 2003

Member of the International Bar Association (IBA)

Member of the American Bar Association (ABA)

Member and convener of the editorial board at the Swedish Institute against Money Laundering (SIMPT)

Member of the Monterey Funds Club (an association of fund specialists from throughout Europe)

Experience

Gernandt & Danielsson since 1998 (Partner 2005)

Secondee, Slaughter and May, London 2002

Education

Uppsala University

LL.M.

1998

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Sweden

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Niclas Rockborn advises banks and financial institutions on a whole host of regulatory topics, including internal investigations.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Niclas is one of the most prominent, knowledgeable and experienced lawyers in Sweden in this field.
Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide
Niclas always provides a different perspective to a complex problem.
Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide
Niclas is probably one of the experts in financial legislation and financial regulation.
Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide
He provides very high-quality deliverables and precise advice. He shows a business understanding and a forward-looking approach.
Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide
What sets him apart is his ability to explain complex issues in a clear and simple manner, while conveying a sense of calm and reassurance in difficult situations.
Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide