Setterwalls’s dedicated fintech group boasts a client roster that includes banks, government departments, and international fintech companies, and advises on a wide range of high-profile matters. The team continues to advise the Central Bank of Sweden in relation to various money and legal payment infrastructure projects, including the regulatory issues associated with its proposed electronic currency. Practice head Joacim Johannesson has advised Swedish and international investors, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and multinationals operating in the fintech space, while IT and tech law specialist Niklas Follin’s broad practice covers fintech platforms and bank-fintech partnership agreements. Tobias Björklund is a financial regulations expert with a strong track record in the fintech sector.
Testimonials
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‘Setterwall's team has a strong commitment to pragmatism. They exhibit a keen sensitivity to clients' situations and consistently demonstrate agility in swiftly crafting pertinent, cost-effective solutions for each challenge encountered.’
‘Joacim Johannesson possesses the ability to promptly assess each situation and, depending on the specific case, assemble a team as needed.'
‘Tobias Björklund showed excellent service skills and responded quickly with high-quality advice.'
'Patrik Magnesved gives excellent service.’
'The team is very professional and knowledgeable in the field. They are always well read and prepared for meetings. They are humble and easy to have a good and constructive dialogue with about often clever topics.’
‘A team with excellent industry insight and knowledge.'
‘A great team focused and engaged in the fintech industry.’
‘A professional and business-minded team that always sees the case from the clients perspective.'
Key clients
- Atlar
- Agency for Digital Government (DIGG)
- Bokio
- Crowdcube Sverige AB
- FNZ Group and (European Bank for Financial Services GmbH (eBase) – “FNZ” partners
- MUBADALA Capital
- The Central Bank of Sweden
Work highlights
- Advising The Central Bank of Sweden in relation to legal issues concerning various money and legal payment infrastructure projects, including the Bank’s project to develop an electronic currency.
- Assisted MUBADALA Capital with its significant investment into Klarna.
- Assisted Trustly in correspondence with the Swedish FSA and in relation to its licence application with the Swedish FSA.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joacim Johannesson