Snellman's IP practice operates out of the firm's Helsinki and Stockholm offices, putting the team in a good position to assist prominent Nordic and international brands with IP matters.  The department's offering spans contentious and non-contentious IP work. Elisabeth Vestin leads the group, and has an excellent track record in handling IP and technology mandates.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Long and broad knowledge within IP/Media and related matters. ’

  • ‘Elisabeth Vestin is a very experienced partner with extreme dedication to her clients. Sara Heikfolk is a very talented, extremely dedicated and knowledgeable associate that we would also highly recommend. ’

  • ‘The team has deep expertise, a client-focused approach, and strategic insights that make them a standout choice within IP and media. They consistently deliver precise guidance, prioritize client needs, and offer tailored, forward-thinking solutions, setting them apart as a top-tier choice.’

  • ‘Elisabeth Vestin, Anna Ribenfors and Sara Heikfolk have an unwavering dedication to their clients. Their profound legal expertise is evident in their ability to dissect complex issues with clarity and precision, providing solutions that consistently exceed expectations. ’

  • ‘The group is very skilled, and they have a "deep bench" of lawyers, which ensures swift deliveries with high quality. Elisabeth Vestin is a great team leader and lawyer.’

  • ‘We have worked primarily with Elisabeth, who is a great team leader and lawyer, and very nice to work with.’

Key clients

  • Bernadotte & Kylberg AB
  • The Abbott Group
  • The Vitamin Well Group
  • Red Bull GmbH
  • Zalando AG
  • Victoria’s Secret
  • The Kindred Group / Unibet
  • Nordiska Kompaniet / NK Retail AB
  • The Fazer Group
  • Unicef Sweden
  • Oriola
  • The Espresso House Group
  • The Thule Group Group
  • The Dustin Group

Work highlights

  • Acting as counsel to design agency Bernadotte & Kylberg on all IP and commercial contractual matters, including licensing, e-com/retail, designs, trade marks, and copyright issues.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Elisabeth Vestin

Other key lawyers

Anna Ribenfors, Sara Heikfolk