Vinge Dude Diligence – for improved gender equality

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.

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.

Contentious Regulatory - Vinge's focus on regulatory investigations and disputes

Many companies operate under a complex regulatory framework and supervision by public agencies. These regulators may have the power to impose injunctions, penalties and to revoke operating licences. Vinge's Contentious Regulatory team helps companies navigate the regulatory challenges and assists in regulatory investigations and disputes.

Highlights from this year's conference on AI, text and data mining and copyright

Vinge has proudly sponsored the international conference Digital Knowledge - The Library and Copyright in a Global Digital Economy, which was held in Stockholm from 11 to 13 September 2024. The conference, organised by the Swedish National Library, the Swedish Patent and Registration Office and the Stockholm Centre for Commercial Law (SCCL), was fully booked and attended by several leading experts in both law and technology. Tobias Kempas, Vinge, gave a presentation about machine learning and copyright. Vinge also organised a welcome reception as well as a Friday lunch, both of which were appreciated.

Vinge top ranked by IFLR1000

On Friday 13 September, IFLR1000 announced the results of this year's survey, where Vinge continues to be ranked highest in all practice areas.

Anna Alriksson is appointed to the Young Leaders in Alternative Dispute Resolution Steering Committee

Anna Alriksson has been appointed to the Steering Committee of the Young Leaders in Alternative Dispute Resolution (Y-ADR) of the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR Institute). The CPR Institute is leading a global effort focusing on conflict prevention and resolution. “Dispute prevention in various forms is an important part of Vinge's dispute resolution practice. It will be exciting to contribute the Swedish perspective on these issues in the Y-ADR Steering Committee’, says Anna Alriksson.