Nordics - Sweden
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Banking and finance

Harvest Advokatbyrå

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Boutique firm Harvest Advokatbyrå’s banking and finance practice has a strong reputation for handling financial regulatory issues, including compliance work, internal audits, application procedures, AML/CTF issues and technology outsourcings. The team advises start-ups, investment banks, fund managers, credit providers, and crypto-asset service providers, among others. Björn Wendleby, specialising in financial legislation, sustainability regulation, and AML work, chairs the team alongside Gustav Sälgström, who has securitisation, fund operation and AML regulation expertise. The team was strengthened by the arrival of both Niklas Sinander and Liselotte Calander in January 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team stands out due to its exceptional expertise and dedication. They differentiate themselves from competitors through their in-depth knowledge of the industry and innovative problem-solving. Their ability to see reality from a client's perspective is valuable.'

  • ‘Björn Wendelby and Gustav Sälgström are very skilled and experienced in the area of financial regulation. They deliver good and relevant answers to questions in a fast manner.'

  • ‘Niklas Sinander is very forthcoming and always prepared to discuss matters and provide arguments "on the bounce".'

  • ‘The availability of senior/founding partners such as Björn Wendelby is remarkable. It is a perfect medium size/boutique style firm with a broad reach in different subject matters.’

  • ‘Björn Wendelby and the team run one of Sweden's leading commercial firms, with particular expertise in financial services regulatory matters. They are insightful and practical.’

  • ‘They have specialists in various fields, including ESG and general compliance issues in the financial sector.���

  • ‘The number one law firm within fund-related matters with unique contacts and a unique approach.'

Key clients

  • AddEqt AB
  • Carnegie Fonder AB
  • Freetrade Europa AB
  • Global X Digital Assets Issuer Limited
  • Handelsbanken AB
  • HSB Finansstöd AB
  • Kameo ApS
  • Klarna Bank AB
  • Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
  • Swedbank AB
  • TF Bank AB

Work highlights

  • Providing legal and regulatory advice to Bankgirocentralen BGC AB on a continuous basis.
  • Assisting Liberis Finance with all its legal matters related to the Swedish jurisdiction, including in relation to AML/CTF matters, drafting agreements, ownership suitability assessments, setting up the Swedish branch, etc.
  • Advising Brocc Holding and its subsidiaries, Brocc Finance, a credit institution, and Brocc AB, a payment institution, on legal and regulatory matters.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Björn Wendleby
Harvest Advokatbyrå
Founding Partner Björn Wendleby is specialized in financial regulation, mainly within exchange and securities law, banking and finance legislation, asset management, sustainability regulation, crypto assets and AML. Björn has significant regulatory experience representing clients in contacts with the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (Sw. Finansinspektionen). In his daily work, Björn provides advice in a variety of matters relating to authorizations with the Financial Supervisory Authority and in various implementation projects. He has over the years participated in several long term projects implementing new legislation, such as MiFID/MiFID 2, PSD/PSD 2, AIFMD and 4 AMLD.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gustav Sälgström, Björn Wendleby

Other key lawyers

Niklas Sinander, Liselotte Calander

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