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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 welcomes senior experts to its EU, Competition and Regulatory practice group

Vinge has gained additional international expertise by appointing Noelia Martinez and Martin Bergqvist, both of whom joined the firm at the beginning of September.

The EU AI Act - eight steps for compliance

On July 12, 2024, Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (the “AI Act”) was published in the EU’s Official Journal. This means that the AI Act enters into force on August 1, 2024.

The European union adopts the Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence

On 24 May 2024, the Council passed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (the “CS3D” or the “Directive”), thereby concluding the legislative process.

Vinge top ranked in 18 practice areas in Legal 500

Vinge has been awarded top ranking in 18 out of 21 categories in Legal 500’s rankings for 2024.

Vinge top ranked in 12 practice areas in Chambers & Partners Europe Guide 2024

Thank you to all our clients who provided important feedback in connection with Chambers & Partners' annual ranking. The results have now been published, and we are pleased to see top rankings in 12 practice areas and a significant number of individual rankings.

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.

The Commission designates six companies as gatekeepers under the DMA

On 6 September 2023 the European Commission decided to designate six companies as so called ”gatekeepers” under the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA). These are Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta and Microsoft.

EU’s digital transformation - new decisions on data and data protection

This summer, the EU has taken several decisions that have implications for companies whose products or services generate data and/or process personal data, briefly described below. Feel free to contact us if you have questions or would like advice on related matters. 

The EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation – M&A transactions – How to prepare?

The Foreign Subsidy Regulation (‘FSR’) is applicable in the EU from 12 July 2023. It introduces a control regime for foreign subsidies, with a view to address distortions caused by such subsidies on the internal market and to ensure a level playing field.

New guidelines on sustainability agreements between competitors

On 1 June 2023, the European Commission adopted revised guidelines on co-operation between competitors, together with revised block exemption regulations for specialisation agreements and R&D agreements. The new block exemptions enter into force on 1 July 2023. The new guidelines include a chapter on the assessment of so-called sustainability agreements.

Vinge strengthens its competition law practice

Appoints Partner, Chief Economist, Counsel and Senior Advisor as future leaders assume new roles.

New partners and counsels at Vinge’s Stockholm office

Six new partners, seven new counsels and one Chief Economist at Vinge’s Stockholm office.

Vinge is awarded Sweden Law Firm of the Year 2023 by Chambers & Partners

The award, Chambers Europe Award for Excellence – Sweden Law Firm of the Year 2023, is one of the foremost awards a Swedish law firm can be awarded. Vinge has previously received the award on five occasions, most recently in 2021.