Setterwalls’ data and privacy team handles the full spectrum of matters, with particular strength in GDPR compliance and cybersecurity issues, including data breaches. The team is strong in the healthcare, auto and financial services sectors, as well as in the IT and telecoms spaces, and boasts a client base ranging from start-ups to blue-chip multinationals. Fredrik Roos in Gothenburg has notable experience in privacy matters relating to new technologies, including machine learning, AI and VR, while Stockholm-based Niklas Follin advises on data use rights, data protection incident responses, and data protection rights claims. Sophia Spala, also in Stockholm, specialises in data protection matters pertaining to SaaS, social media, digital advertising, and digital health issues. The three partners jointly lead the practice.
Testimonials
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‘Great team with a genuine practice and deep experience in data privacy and technology law generally.'
'Fredrik Roos is exceptional and stands out for his broad experience.'
‘Jörgen Axelsson is a veteran who is really a knowledgeable.'
- 'Niklas Fohlin is up and coming for sure. He is intelligent and skilled.'
‘Fredrik Roos and Niklas Fohlin are talented lawyers.'
‘The team always provides immediate and professional responses.'
'The team has excellent knowledge and understands clients' businesses.'
'This team has excellent market knowledge, a pragmatic approach and a creative mindset.'
Key clients
- 2Secure
- Agency for digital Government (DIGG)
- Alligator Bioscience AB
- Ascelia Pharma AB
- Ford Motor Company AB
- Jollyroom
- Novacura AB
- Novo Nordisk Scandinavia
- Safeture AB
- Stena Line AB
- Talentwise AB
- The Central Bank of Sweden
- Wise Group AB
Work highlights
- Acted as main adviser to Stena Line on GDPR and e-privacy compliance issues.
- Providing strategic legal support to The Central Bank of Sweden in relation to high-profile technology matters.
- Advising 2Secure Sverige AB on various data protection and privacy matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Fredrik Roos, Niklas Follin, Sophia Spala