Daniel Wendelsson

Partner
  • Stockholm
  • Languages:
    Swedish, English, Spanish

Daniel Wendelsson heads Vinge's practice on public procurement and foreign direct investment control (FDI). Daniel is one of the leading experts in Sweden within public procurement law and FDI. He has extensive experience of court litigation in public procurement cases and assists clients at all stages in tender procedures and agreements between public sector and suppliers. Daniel has represented clients in a large number of FDI cases before the Swedish FDI Authority. Daniel is also engaged by clients in matters regarding litigation before the administrative courts, constitutional law and the European Convention on Human Rights.

 

Mentions

Daniel is very fast, easy to get hold of, he is very up to date on anything regarding public procurement.” Chambers & Partners 2024

‘Daniel Wendelsson is always available, very strong in identifying and analysing key legal issues and in arguing his case both orally and in writing. He always delivers on time and gives clear and practical advice with regard to legal aspects and business operations.’ Legal 500 2024

"Daniel always has a really good answer that is clear, so I know what decision I need to take or how to proceed. Furthermore, he is not only focused on the law and processes, but also takes my perspective from the business side into account." Daniel Wendelsson acts for bidders and contracting bodies on all stages of tender processes, including bids, public contract negotiations and review procedures. Chambers & Partners 2023

Daniel Wendelsson is service minded, and keen to make sure that I understand. I think he does a fantastic job, and is competent in the field but I would not have expected anything less. He meets my expectations, which were set very high.’ Legal 500 2022

Daniel Wendelsson and Kristoffer Sällfors. Two of the top experts within public procurement law in Sweden. You can feel comfortable that an analysis from them on a procurement matter is of the highest level.

Daniel Wendelsson is a skilled procurement lawyer, who is good at explaining complicated legal matters to non-lawyers and easy to work with.’

‘Daniel Wendelsson is likeable and provides well thought through advice based on lengthy experience in the area.’ - Legal 500 2021

Daniel Wendelsson acts for clients in all stages of tender procedures, including bids, review procedures, negotiation of public contracts and delivery phases.

Clients find him to be a "specialised" adviser, who is "experienced in the field" and "highly dedicated to his cases." Chambers & Partners 2021

Daniel Wendelsson is ranked as "Next Generation Partner" - Legal 500 2020 

Daniel Wendelsson assists contracting authorities and suppliers with public procurement mandates involving the transport, TMT and financial services sectors. One client praises his "very good knowledge about the subject," adding: "He also has avery good ability to give advice and judge between the legal and business aspects of various matters." Chambers & Partners 2020

Who’s Who Legal Government Contracts Sweden 2020 

Clients are full of praise for specialist Daniel Wendelsson 'performs at the highest level of procurement law' – Legal 500, 2019

Daniel Wendelsson is acknowledged as a "Next Generation Partner" in Legal 500 2019

Daniel Wendelsson is acknowledged as a Recognised Practitioner in Chambers & Partners 2019

Who’s Who Legal Government Contracts Global 2019

Daniel Wendelsson is acknowledged as a ”Next Generation Lawyer” in Legal 500 2018

 

Education

  • Stockholm University, LL.M., 2006
  • Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Erasmus exchange program 2003-04

Experience

  • Swedish Competition Authority, Legal counsel, 2011-2016
  • Swedish Competition Authority, Case officer, 2009-2011
  • Stockholm Administrative Court, Legal clerk and Rapporteur, 2006-2009

Other qualifications

  • Expert in the committee reviewing remedies in the Swedish legislation on public procurement (Överprövningsutredningen, SOU 2015:12), 2014-2015
  • Engaged as lecturer in public procurement law for judges and other legal staff in administrative courts and master level-classes at Stockholm University and Uppsala University.

Awards

Mandates

Mandate October 14, 2024

Vinge advises Nordic Paper in connection with Strategic Value Partners’ public takeover offer

On 11 October 2024, Strategic Value Partners, through Coniferous Bidco AB, announced a public takeov…

Mandate September 19, 2024

Vinge advises Flower in connection with the acquisition of the Pajkölen battery storage project

Vinge has advised the energy technology company Flower Infrastructure Technologies AB (“Flower”) in…

Mandate September 03, 2024

Vinge advises Blue Wolf Capital Partners in connection with the acquisition of seven manufacturing and development facilities from Recipharm

Vinge has, together with Kirkland & Ellis, advised Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC (“Blue Wolf”), a m…

Mandate July 03, 2024

Vinge advises Bergs Timber AB (publ) and Bitus A

Vinge advises Bergs Timber AB (publ) and Bitus AB in connection with the divestment of the Fågelfors…

Mandate June 19, 2024

Vinge advises Axcel VI and the Currentum in connection with the acquisition of Elektro-Emanuel

Vinge advises Axcel VI and the Currentum Group in connection with the acquisition of Elektro-Emanuel…

Mandate June 11, 2024

Vinge has advised Flower in connection with the acquisition of the energy storage facility Bredhälla from OX2.

The energy storage facility Bredhälla consists of batteries utilizing lithium-ion technology with a…

Mandate May 28, 2024

Vinge advises Calliditas Therapeutics in connection with Asahi Kasei Corporation’s public takeover offer

On 28 May 2024, Asahi Kasei Corporation announced a public takeover offer to the shareholders and ho…

Mandate April 30, 2024

Vinge advises Aspo on its acquisition of Swed Handling

Vinge advises Aspo, listed on Nasdaq Helsinki, in the transaction whereby Aspo's subsidiary Telko ex…

Mandate April 12, 2024

Vinge advises Triton in connection with the divestment of Norstat to Nalka Invest

Vinge advises Triton Smaller Mid-Cap Fund I (“Triton”) in connection with the divestment of Norstat,…

Mandate January 17, 2024

Vinge advises Attendo in connection with the acquisition of Team Olivias care operations

Vinge has advised Attendo, the largest care company in the Nordic region, in connection with the con…

Mandate January 09, 2024

Vinge advises EQT Healthcare Growth in connection with its acquisition of Mabtech

Vinge advises EQT Healthcare Growth, a new dedicated healthcare buy-out strategy introduced by EQT,…

Mandate December 20, 2023

Vinge advises EQT X in connection with its investment in HVD Group and Next One Technology

Vinges advises the EQT X fund (or “EQT Private Equity”) in connection with its investment in the Nor…

Mandate December 15, 2023
Mandate December 08, 2023

Vinge advises the founders of Modular Finance in connection with a transaction with Sprints

Vinge advises the founders of Modular Finance in connection with a sale of approximately 40% of the…

Mandate October 18, 2023

Vinge advises Thermo Fisher in connection with the acquisition of Olink

Vinge has advised Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., (”Thermo Fisher”), the world leader in serving scie…

Mandate October 12, 2023

Vinge legal advisor for Advania on the acquisition of RTS

Vinge acts as legal advisor for Advania in connection with the acquisition of RTS Group AB ("RTS").

Mandate September 20, 2023

Vinge advises Ellevio on acquisition of Markbygden Net

Vinge advises Ellevio in connection with its acquisition of Markbygden Net AB, a modern transmission…

Mandate September 08, 2023

Vinge advises Altor in connection with the investment in H2 Green Steel

Vinge represents Altor in connection with its investment in H2 Green Steel. The investment has been…

Mandate October 18, 2022

Vinge has advised Cameco in connection with its USD 7.8bn acquisition of Westinghouse Electric Company

Vinge, alongside Covington & Burling LLP, has advised Cameco Corporation in their acquisition of Wes…

Mandate October 14, 2022

Vinge advises EQT Infrastructure in connection with its divestment of a minority stake in GlobalConnect to Mubadala

Vinge advises EQT Infrastructure III and IV funds (“EQT Infrastructure”) in connection with their di…

Mandate September 13, 2022

Vinge advised Stanley Black & Decker

Vinge advised Stanley Black & Decker on the sale of its global electronic security solutions busines…

Mandate February 25, 2021

Vinge has advised Advania, one of the leading IT companies in the Nordic region, in connection with its acquisition of 5 High Innovations AB

Hi5 provides solutions, products and consulting services within the IT area to companies and organiz…

Mandate July 08, 2019

Vinge advises on the sale of Memira

Vinge has advised Patricia Industries AB, part of Investor AB, and other shareholders in Memira Hold…

Mandate June 11, 2019

Vinge advises Compass Group on the acquisition of Fazer Food Services from Fazer Group

Fazer Food Services is a renowned food catering business in the Nordic region with operations in Fin…

Mandate June 11, 2019

Vinge advises EQT Infrastructure IV on its acquisition of IP-Only Group AB

IP-Only owns and operates approximately 16,000 km of fiber network that, together with leased infras…

Mandate June 19, 2018

Vinge advises Axcel on its acquisition of Loopia and Active 24 from Visma

Vinge has advised the Nordic private equity firm Axcel on its acquisition of Visma’s hosting busines…

Mandate June 20, 2017

Lassila & Tikanoja purchases Veolia FM

Vinge has advised Lassila & Tikanoja Oyj in conjunction with the acquisition of Veolia’s Swedish…

Mandate February 24, 2017

Vinge advises De Forenede Dampvaskerier in conjunction with the acquisition of Textilia

Vinge has advised De Forenede Dampvaskerier A/S in conjunction with the acquisition of the Textilia…

News

Vinge authors the Swedish contribution regarding Chambers Venture Capital 2024 Global Practice Guide
News June 25, 2024

Vinge authors the Swedish contribution regarding Chambers Venture Capital 2024 Global Practice Guide

Vinge partners Johan Larsson, Head of Venture Capital, and Daniel Wendelsson, Head of FDI, and couns…

Six months of the Swedish FDI Act
News June 03, 2024

Six months of the Swedish FDI Act

The national security environment has deteriorated in recent years. As a result, the Foreign Direct…

Vinge top ranked in 18 practice areas in Legal 500
News March 28, 2024

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
News March 14, 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'…

Foreign direct investments – what applies in conjunction with security-sensitive activities?
News February 03, 2023

Foreign direct investments – what applies in conjunction with security-sensitive activities?

Sweden is one of only a few EU countries which currently does not have a general regulation governin…

Sweden proposes a new law on investment screening which will have significant implications for transactions
News November 04, 2021

Sweden proposes a new law on investment screening which will have significant implications for transactions

Contrary to the situation in many other countries, there are currently only limited possibilities to…

New partners and counsels appointed at Vinge’s Stockholm office
News July 06, 2021

New partners and counsels appointed at Vinge’s Stockholm office

Advokat Sofie Bjärtun, advokat Rikard Lindahl, advokat Malin Malm Waerme and advokat Daniel Wendelss…

Extensive amendments to the Swedish Protective Security Act - increased obligations and a comprehensive sanctions system
News May 19, 2021

Extensive amendments to the Swedish Protective Security Act - increased obligations and a comprehensive sanctions system

Extensive amendments to the Swedish Protective Security, which include increased obligations for ope…

Articles

Article February 03, 2023

Foreign Direct Investments Regimes - Sweden

International Comparative Legal Guide
Article August 24, 2021

Undantagen från upphandlingsskyldigheten

UPPHANDLINGSRÄTTSLIG TIDSKRIFT, nr 2 2021
Article January 21, 2021

Tio år med upphandlingsskadeavgift

UPPHANDLINGSRÄTTSLIG TIDSKRIFT, nr 3/4 2020, s. 215
Article November 20, 2018

Några processfrågor i upphandlingsmål i Högsta förvaltningsdomstolen

Upphandlingsrättslig Tidskrift nr 4 2018 s. 287-295
Article October 13, 2016

Tredjemansinträde i upphandlingsmål

Förvaltningsrättslig tidskrift nr 1 2016 s. 63-87
Article October 03, 2007

Får svenska domstolar underlåta att tillämpa EG-rätt?

Europarättslig tidskrift nr 3 2007 s. 532-544

Books

Book October 04, 2012

Överprövning av upphandling – och andra rättsmedel enligt LOU och LUFJure förlag, 1 uppl. s.461, 2012