Vinge Dude Diligence – for improved gender equality

The Swedish Supreme Court clarifies the Swedish concept of “redare” (shipowner) and the Swedish Maritime Code’s requirement of qualified gross negligence with regard to the shipowners’ right to limitation of liability

The question of who should be liable as the “redare” of a ship has long been one of the most complex and controversial areas of Swedish maritime law. This question was recently put to the test in the Supreme Court’s judgment in case no. T 6909-22 “Baltic Cable”. The case highlights several interesting aspects of shipowner liability in modern shipping.

Vinge retains top ranking in the Chambers Global Guide 2024

This year's results of the Chambers & Partners 2024 global rankings have now been published, where we are pleased to see top rankings in five practice areas and a large number of individual rankings. We would like to express our thanks to our clients who provided important feedback in connection with the ranking process.

Vinge top ranked by WTR 1000

Vinge is awarded gold in the Enforcement and Litigation category in the 2024 WTR 1000 ranking. In addition, seven employees receive individual mentions.

Sanctions update 1/2024

Håkan Borgenhäll again expert in governmental investigation

Håkan Borgenhäll, a well-reputed business lawyer in intellectual property law and a partner at Vinge, has just completed his assignment as an expert in the government's public investigation, SOU 2024:4, entitled The limitations of copyright (Sw Inskränkningarna i upphovsrätten).

Vinge authors the Swedish contribution regarding Chambers Securitisation 2024 Global Practice Guide

Vinge partners Albert Wållgren and Henrik Ossborn and senior associate Lionardo Ojeda have contributed to the recently published Chambers Securitisation 2024 Global Practice Guide.

Vinge first in the Nordic region with AI from Harvey

As the first law firm in the Nordic region, Vinge begins a collaboration with the leading AI player Harvey. Generative AI in law has a great potential to help lawyers do an even better job for their clients.

Vinge employees contribute chapter on International Trade in Chambers Global Practice Guide

Advokat Anders Leissner and advokat Martin Johansson and associates Sam Fakhraie and Samuel Guron have written the Swedish section to the recently published "International Trade guide" for the 2024 edition of the Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide.

Sanctions update 6/2023

On 18th December 2023, EU adopted a 12th sanctions package against Russia.

Vinge is top-ranked in Fintech

For the sixth consecutive year, Vinge has been top-ranked in the Chambers & Partners' Fintech Guide for Europe. Emma Stuart-Beck, who heads Vinge's Financial Services team, was ranked in the highest category, i.e., Band 1, for the sixth time. Caroline Krassén, a counsel in Emma’s team, was ranked for the fifth consecutive year as a Star Associate.

Vinge is top ranked by Global Investigations Review 2023

Global Investigations Review (GIR) 2023 recognises Vinge as the only Nordic law firm with unique and industry-leading expertise within Corporate Investigations on the Swedish market.

EU launches Wind Power Package

On 24 October, the European Commission (the "Commission") presented a Wind Power Package to support the European wind power sector and improve its competitiveness.

The new Swedish FDI Act - Vinge's experts describe the most important insights in the International Comparative Legal Guide

On 1 December, the new Swedish FDI Act enters into force. Vinge's chapter in the International Comparative Legal Guide - Foreign Direct Investment Regimes, written by Martin Johansson and Victoria Fredén, provides a practical and clear summary of the impact of the Swedish Protective Security Act and the new FDI Act on various types of transactions.

Vinge named Swedish M&A firm of the year

On Tuesday evening, Vinge received the award for Swedish M&A firm of the year 2023 at the Mergermarket European M&A Awards in London.

EU adopts the Data Act

As a final step in the legislative process, the Council of the European Union (the Council) adopted on 27 November 2023 a regulation on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data, the so-called Data Act.