Erica Wiking Häger
Mannheimer SwartlingMannheimer Swartling remains at the forefront of developments in the field of data privacy, with a strong reputation for handling investigations by the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection as well as expertise encompassing personal data processing, data breaches, AI, and facial recognition tech. Recent highlights for the group include advising a major Swedish industrial manufacturing company in connection with a large-scale ransomware data breach. Practice head Erica Wiking Häger has more than 20 years of experience handling compliance and contentious matters and is especially active in the retail, financial services, tech, and auto sectors. Anders Bergsten’s broad IT and tech practice has seen him recently advise several generative AI companies on privacy issues. IT procurement specialists Niklas Sjöblom and Martin Hallström are also key contacts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Anders Bergsten possesses outstanding communication skills and can explain intricate legal concepts in a clear and concise manner, ensuring that clients are always informed and confident in their legal decisions. Their professionalism and integrity have earned him the trust and respect of both clients and colleagues. Moreover, he is a natural leader and team player.'
- 'I wholeheartedly endorse Anders Bergsten for any legal position or endeavour. His dedication, expertise and ethical standards make him a tremendous asset to any project.'
- ‘Erica Wiking Häger, Ängla Pändel and Tova Winsten have excellent knowledge within data privacy and data protection and understand the need for commercial aspects as well.'
‘The team stands out for its expertise and specialisation, boasting a small team of highly qualified attorneys with specialisation in various fields of law. This enables them to provide expert advice and representation across a broad spectrum of legal issues.'
- 'The team has a client-centric approach, prioritising their clients' needs, offering personalised services and maintaining open, transparent communication. They build strong relationships by listening to their clients, understanding their objectives, and tailoring strategies to achieve the best outcomes.'
- 'The team demonstrates continuous learning and innovation, providing ongoing education and training for their attorneys to stay abreast of the latest legal developments and technological advancements. They embrace innovation to improve efficiency and service delivery.'
- 'The law firm excels in legal expertise, client service, ethical practice, and contributes positively to the legal profession and society.'
- ‘The team has excellent knowledge within data privacy and data protection and collaborates well.'
Key clients
- Klarna Bank
- Spotify
- Northvolt
- SAS (Scandinavian Airlines)
- Bonnier Group
- Loomis
- Castellum
- Novamedia
- ATG
- Capio S:t Görans Hospital
- Region Västra Götaland
- Kindred
- Kia Sweden
- Leya AI
Work highlights
- Advising Klarna Bank on the appeal of an administrative fine imposed on Klarna by the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection for alleged deficiencies in Klarna’s privacy notice.
- Advising Capio S:t Görans Hospital, an emergency hospital, on the appeal of an administrative fine imposed on Capio S:t Görans by the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection for alleged infringements of the GDPR.
- Advising a major Swedish industrial manufacturing company in connection with a large-scale ransomware data breach which affected the client’s entire production and administration environment.
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Erica Wiking Häger