Vinge Dude Diligence – for improved gender equality

Vinge awarded ”Swedish Law Firm of the Year 2020” by IFLR

Vinge has won the award ”Swedish Law Firm of the Year 2020” from the International Financial Law Review, IFLR.

The global reach of OFAC sanctions

Sanctions imposed by OFAC have a global reach and therefore also an impact on any company involved in international trade. The legal basis can sometimes be questioned, but in practice there is no option but to abide, since a breach can cause very high fines. Companies are therefore well advised to implement compliance programmes taking into consideration sanctions imposed by OFAC.

M&A in Sweden and the impact of Covid-19

We started to see signs of a decrease in M&A activity during Q4 2019 and following a relatively sluggish start to 2020, Covid-19 has had a significant impact on M&A activity in Sweden. In this note we address some of the key observations.

Update regarding the implications of Covid-19 for upcoming AGMs

The outbreak of the coronavirus disease has had a significant impact on people and businesses. The situation has also raised questions about the possibility of physical attendance at upcoming AGMs. Due to new temporary legislation and new instructions regarding the interpretation of the Swedish Corporate Governance Code, as well as the authorities’ updated recommendations, Vinge publishes this update regarding companies' alternatives for the upcoming AGMs.

Vinge strengthens its position within real estate transactions and property development

Anders Heintze, a well-reputed real estate lawyer with many years’ experience of real estate law has joined Vinge as a partner.

Brexit and data protection

The transfer of personal data is of key importance to many businesses. It is an area that is affected by Brexit and companies must consider how to deal with the changes brought upon by the British departure. This note discusses the implications of Brexit for the transfer of personal data and offers guidance to companies and other parties.

Covid-19: Checklist of legal issues for companies

Updated 5 mars 2021. We have gathered together a number of questions and answers which we frequently encounter in our practice to help companies navigate the situation.

Covid-19 and its impact on international trade

Vinge’s experts within trade and shipping summarise some observations on how Corona impact international trade.

Brexit and cross-border telecommunications services

The Transition Period entered into force immediately upon the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union on 31 January 2020. During this period, EU law will continue to be applicable to and within the UK. What is to follow the Transition Period is uncertain and subject to ongoing negotiations between the EU and the UK. However, it is likely that the regulation of cross-border telecommunications services will be affected. In this context, this note discusses various implications of Brexit.

Potential Covid-19 effects: financing arrangements, insolvency and public initiatives

The economic challenges following from the outbreak of Covid-19 have, and will continue to have, a serious effect on the financial situation of many companies during the foreseeable future. Aside from day-to-day challenges such as liquidity issues and need for cost cutting, borrowers must be aware of their obligations in relation to their lenders under their financing arrangements.

Possible contractual objections under Swedish law as a result of Covid-19

The outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (“Covid-19”) is having large impacts on people and business. There may also be legal consequences of Covid-19 and Vinge has received many questions from clients regarding the possibility of invoking force majeure or other contractual objections as a result of the outbreak of Covid-19. We have therefore produced this general article to provide information in this regard. The information below is of a general nature and neither can nor should be construed as a substitute for legal advice in relation to an individual matter.

Vinge’s Private M&A Market Trends – Deal Terms Study 2019

Our latest deal terms study is now available which provides a detailed insight into the terms of Swedish private M&A transactions.

Brexit – Merger control and antitrust enforcement

The United Kingdom withdrew from the European Union on 31 January 2020. The Competition and Market Authority (“CMA”), the UK national competition authority, recently published new guidance regarding the enforcement of merger control and antitrust rules under the Withdrawal Agreement.

Insurance services in Sweden – a summary 2020

Vinge’s insurance team has written a brief summary of some of the main features of the Swedish regulations affecting foreign insurers with existing or contemplated business activities in Sweden.

Vinge makes the law more accessible – creates art from legal texts

Too few have the opportunity to enjoy the art form that is business law. This is why Vinge has created an AI-operated self-playing piano which creates music from legal text.