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Lena Almefelt joined EQT, a private equity and venture capital firm, after 12 years as a partner at Vinge. Establishing the legal department at EQT, Almefelt also created a panel system with over 30 external law firms across the globe to support the company. Since Almefelt joined EQT, the private equity sector has seen a surge in regulation. She has been instrumental in obtaining licenses and ensuring the company adheres to compliance under the new regulations including three EU directives, in three different jurisdictions. Despite the regulations, Almefelt’s approach has ensured the legal department does not impinge on the entrepreneurial culture of the company.