Johan Kahn
Partner Johan Kahn is one of the foremost lawyers in Sweden within the areas of IT, outsourcing and privacy.
Advokatfirman Kahn Pedersen KB
More informationAdvokatfirman Kahn Pedersen KB‘s dedicated IT, data protection, and cybersecurity practice is regularly instructed by banks, public authorities, and private equity firms. Department head Johan Kahn is highly experienced in technology, digitalisation, and data protection matters, with particular strength in acting for financial and industrial clients. Other key practitioners include Daniel Lundqvist, who is active in IT procurement and regulatory work; Christian Hybbinette, who has significant commercial experience; and Tahmina Sahibli, who has expertise in IT sourcing, GDPR compliance and cloud strategy matters. Senior associate Fredrik Sandström is singled out for his contributions.
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Testimonials
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‘Focused and dedicated team specialised in this field of law.’
‘Daniel Lundqvist is a skilled lawyer with a lot of experience and practical mindset.’
‘A razor-sharp team of experts who skilfully and tactfully lead the way through somewhat of a minefield. Not only do they provide excellent legal advice, but make the abstract technology matters work for you and your business. ’
‘I am very happy with their advice and professionalism. The firm is unique due to its concentration of competence within the digital field (including IT and telecoms, as well as data privacy and data protection), their senior staffing, creativity and deep professionalism. Kahn Pedersen is clearly one of the leading firms in Sweden, most likely the leading firm, for any matter relating to the digital field.’
‘Johan Kahn is our main contact in the firm, and he is undoubtedly the number one Swedish lawyer for any matter in the digital area (including IT, data protection and fintech). I especially appreciate his deep knowledge, long experience, creativity and negotiation skills. We are also very happy with Johan’s way of organizing and managing his team.'
- 'Tahmina Sahibli has been advising us in several important matters. She is a very skilled lawyer who is highly appreciated by my colleagues and myself for her deep knowledge in the digital field (including IT, data protection and fintech) as well as her negotiation skills and professionalism.'
- 'Fredrik Sandström is a very good lawyer, especially skilled in contract matters, and he has impressed me a lot.’
‘Very professional team with deep knowledge.’
Key clients
- Svenska Handelsbanken AB
- Länsförsäkringar Group
- Getswish AB
- MSB (The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency)
- Billerud AB
- Nordax Bank AB
- Nordic Capital
- Boliden Group
- Uddeholms AB
- Scania Group
Work highlights
- Advised Handelsbanken on strategic cloud initiatives/investments.
- Advised MSB on the procurement of a core communications system and network services for secure communications for public protection and disaster relief (PPDR).
- Advised Länsförsäkringar on the procurement of a core insurance system.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Daniel Lundqvist
Partner Daniel Lundqvist is one of Sweden’s leading attorneys within IT-related law, having a particular focus on digital transformation, IoT and strategic sourcing for Swedish industrials, utility companies and banking/insurance. Daniel represents Swedish and international clients in connection with drafting, review and negotiation of complex commercial contracts and strategic projects such as digitalization, cloud services, IT-sourcing, IT-projects and system development/delivery. Daniel also has extensive experience and expertise in data protection, commercialization of data and data-driven innovation.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Johan Kahn