Information Technology | Europe

The boutique law firm Kahn Pedersen houses one of Sweden's top IT departments. Clients frequently mandate the team for large outsourcings, procurements and contracts, including licensing agreements. The law firm also advises on the establishment of business platforms and digitalisation projects as well as IoT matters, with further expertise in cloud computing projects and cybersecurity. The team also handles data protection, regularly assisting with GDPR compliance.

As one of Sweden's largest law firms, Mannheimer Swartling convinces with its impressive full-service offering. The team regularly acts on large IT procurements and outsourcings, advising Swedish and international corporates as well as public entities. Digitalisation projects, online currencies and collaboration agreements are also frequently handled by the team. An additional strength lies in data protection mandates ranging from GDPR compliance to cyber attacks and data breaches. Clients also benefit from the team's close collaboration with the M&A department to assist with technology-related joint venture set-ups.

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.

Vinge houses a strong IT department with a broad array of expertise. The team regularly assists with outsourcings and procurements as well as M&A-related projects requiring IT assistance. The implementation of new ERP systems and the establishment of business platforms, as well as large digitalisation projects, are also handled by the firm. An additional strength lies in data protection mandates, including investigations and GDPR compliance. Its team members also advise on telecommunications mandates including nationwide network roll-outs, partnership agreements and regulatory issues pertaining to the reclassification of internet-based services.

Delphi is a Swedish law firm with a highly regarded IT department that regularly assists with large outsourcings, partnership agreements and product launches. An additional strength lies in data protection mandates, covering GDPR compliance, international data transfers and fine proceedings. In addition to its advisory work, the firm is highly active in high-profile disputes in the telecommunications and software domains. Clients also benefit from the firm's expertise in fintech matters.

The Snellman team shows strength in handling a variety of IT mandates from large commercial contracts, including distribution and licensing agreements, to outsourcings. Platform procurements are also handled by the firm. An additional strength lies in data protection-related cases including GDPR compliance and international data transfers, with team members also being appointed as data protection officers.

Cederquist is a Swedish law firm with an established IT department, handling mandates for clients across various sectors. The team is particularly known for its strength in IT contracts, assisting with distribution, master services and licensing as well as system delivery and outsourcing agreements. IT procurements and data protection cases are also handled by the firm.

Cirio's IT team advises on a range of services, from procurements to large outsourcing projects. Cloud and licensing agreements, digitalisation projects and app launches form key strengths of the firm. Clients equally benefit from the team's growing strength in data protection issues, including data privacy compliance frameworks. Furthermore, the firm assists with M&A-related mandates requiring IT expertise.

DLA Piper leverages its international network to advise clients on a host of technology issues, including regulatory advice at an EU level, disputes and outsourcings. The team regularly advises both established IT buyers and prospective providers in the Swedish market.

Roschier houses a well-reputed technology practice with strength across the full spectrum of IT-related mandates. The team regularly assists with outsourcings and cooperation and licensing agreements, advising prominent domestic and international clients from the TMT sector. The firm's services also include large digitalisation projects and handling GDPR compliance, alongside broader data protection mandates. Clients additionally benefit from the team's assistance with M&A transactions requiring IT and data protection advice.

Eversheds Sutherland advises on commercial agreements, compliance and disputes regarding IT, data privacy and cybersecurity. The team regularly assists with the drafting of IT policy, data protection and licensing agreements. The firm additionally acts on the implementation of EU Directives such as the Data Act and NIS2. The department is also knowledgeable in procurement processes as well as the IT law considerations of M&A deals.

Hellström is highly regarded for its expertise in data privacy matters, advising private companies and public entities across a range of mandates. The law firm assists with the drafting, negotiating and review of data processing agreements. The team supports clients with ROPAs and DPIAs, in addition to the establishment of whistleblowing channels. The department also advises on personal data breaches and has experience in contentious cases pertaining to the right to be forgotten.

Kompass handles a range of IT and data privacy mandates, including the procurement of communication solutions, the outsourcing of ICT services and digital transformation projects. The firm often advises clients from the insurance sector on regulatory compliance with regard to cybersecurity, the GDPR and DORA.