Vinge Dude Diligence – for improved gender equality

Will Sweden be legally overtaken by the development of automated vehicles?

With automated vehicles rapidly conquering the global automotive industry, a crucial question arises: can Swedish legislation keep up with technological developments, or do we risk being left behind? Sweden’s traffic legislation, which traditionally requires the driver’s constant attention, is at a crossroads - and the road ahead offers both challenges and opportunities.

Vinge advises Gotlandsbolaget on its investment in shipping of the future

Gotlandsbolaget has taken an important step towards a more sustainable future by ordering the high-speed catamaran Gotland Horizon X, which will be powered by fossil-free fuels. For Vinge, it has been a privilege to provide advice to Gotlandsbolaget during the process.

Top of the Chambers & Partners’ Global Ranking 2025

Chambers & Partners’ global rankings for 2025 have now been published. We are delighted with our top rankings, individual recognition and to have been named a Leading Firm. We are particularly proud that the Banking and Finance practice group has once again advanced to Band 1!

MiCA - the EU's response to crypto regulation

MiCA, the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, is part of the EU’s strategy to regulate crypto-assets and digital financial services. By creating a harmonised regulatory framework at EU level, MiCA aims to protect investors, ensure financial stability and promote innovation in the financial market. How does this affect businesses operating in the industry?

Vinge once again tops Swedish M&A rankings

For the second consecutive year, Vinge has secured the top spot on Mergermarket's annual list of Swedish business law firms, leading both in the number of transactions and total deal value in 2024. With top rankings in both categories two years in a row, Vinge reinforces its position as Sweden’s leading M&A advisor. Over the past year, Vinge was engaged in 169 transactions with a total deal value of SEK 213 billion.

Vinge authors International Trade chapter in Chambers Global Practice Guide

Advokat Anders Leissner and advokat Martin Johansson as well as associates Hilda Ivarsson and Tyra Fellbom von Mentzer have contributed the Swedish chapter to the recently published International Trade Guide for the 2025 edition of the Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide.

Responsibility for AI-driven marketing according to the updated ICC Code

New technologies have rapidly transformed the marketing industry. To keep pace with these changes, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has updated its Advertising and Marketing Communications Code (the “ICC Code”). The new rules establish accountability for advertisers and marketers for the marketing they produce using AI and algorithms. The ICC Code also emphasises the importance of transparency and identification of marketing in influencer marketing.

Vinge top ranked in Chambers & Partners FinTech Guide

Vinge has topped Chambers & Partners FinTech Guide 2025 for Europe for the seventh consecutive year. Emma Stuart-Beck, who leads Vinge's Financial Services team, has once again been ranked in the highest category, Band 1. In addition, Caroline Krassén, Counsel in the same team, has been named Star Associate for the sixth consecutive year.

Key insights into the Swedish FDI Act and the Swedish Protective Security Act

Martin Johansson, Hampus Peterson and Alva Chambert have written the Swedish chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide - Foreign Direct Investment Regimes 2025, particularly relevant for those who need to get an idea of whether a certain transaction risks being affected by the applicable national legislation and what this means.

Vinge awarded Swedish M&A firm of the year award again

Mergermarket has awarded Vinge the Swedish Mergermarket Firm of the Year 2024. The award was received at the Mergermarket European M&A Awards in London on November 27th.

EU Forced Labour Regulation adopted

On 19 November 2024, the Council adopted the Regulation on the prohibition of products made using forced labour (the “Forced Labour Regulation” or the "Regulation"), which means that the legislative process has now been terminated.

Vinge lawyers contribute articles on insolvency law in Chambers Insolvency 2024 Global Practice Guide

Advokat Anna Palmérus, advokat Malin Olsson, advokat Jenny Sandlund and advokat Petronella Hallberg have contributed articles on bankruptcy, restructuring and general insolvency law in Sweden to the recently published "Insolvency 2024 Guide" in the "Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide".

Sanctions update 3/2024

Check out our latest Sanctions Update, covering critical developments in sanctions and export control.

The European Union adopts new Regulation on security requirements for digital products

On 10 October 2024, the Council of the European Union (the “Council”) adopted the Cyber Resilience Act (the “CRA”), which aims to ensure that products with digital elements, such as smart fridges and connected home cameras, are safe to use before they are placed on the EU's internal market. The CRA is one of several legislative initiatives in the field of cybersecurity adopted in the context of the EU's Digital Decade. In this article, we briefly review what the Regulation means, which products are covered and what happens next.

Vinge lawyers contribute articles on arbitration to Chambers International Arbitration 2024 Global Practice Guide

Advokat James Hope and advokat Anthony Bitar have contributed two articles on international arbitration in Sweden to the recently published "International Arbitration 2024 Guide" in the Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide.