LAWYER PROFILE

Robert Karlsson

Europe 2026

Magnusson

Ranked in 1 practice area

Banking & Finance: Regulatory

Sweden

4 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by Magnusson

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance, Capital Markets

Career

Robert Karlsson is head of the Magnusson’s Banking & Finance practice at Magnusson Sweden. Robert has nearly 20 years of experience working with banking and finance and capital markets law. Before joining Magnusson, he served as deputy executive director at the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority’s consumer protection operations.

Robert has served at several committees and networks at the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and has participated in the International Institute’s Program for Securities Market Development at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This senior-level program is the SEC’s flagship global training program for securities market development.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Sweden

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Robert Karlsson of Magnusson advises financial institutions, investment funds and insurance entities on regulatory mandates. He is knowledgeable in license applications and the regulatory aspects of M&A within the financial services sector, and has additional experience in stock exchange regulation.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He presents solutions, responses and requested documents with high quality.
Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide
Robert Karlsson offers good communication.
Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide
His experience from the Swedish FSA adds valuable perspective and reassurance in regulatory discussions.
Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide
He offers very insightful advice based on experience from both the regulatory and the client perspective.
Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide
Robert is a very talented lawyer.
Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide