Eva Fredrikson

Partner
  • Stockholm
  • Languages:
    Swedish, English, French

Eva Fredrikson has extensive experience in the TMT sector, in particular commercial agreements. She is engaged in outsourcing projects, procurements of IT and communications systems and services, Internet and ecommerce related projects, fixed and mobile communications services, as well as television distribution. She also advises on TMT related issues in M&A transactions. 

Mentions

Eva a highly skilled lawyer who guided us in legal issues with no clear pre-existing guidance.”‘ Chambers & Partners 2024

‘Dedicated personnel with high knowledge and professional attitude to client and counterpart. Jolene Reimersson and Eva Fredrikson are both very professional with a high level of knowledge as well as an ability to find solutions.’ Legal 500 2023

Eva Fredrikson is widely appreciated for her strength in IT mandates ranging from large procurements and outsourcings to the establishment of platforms. "She is responsive to urgent enquiries and quick to assess and counsel on complex situations. She has a track record of winning complex negotiations." Chambers & Partners 2023

Eva Fredrikson is widely appreciated for her strength in IT mandates ranging from large procurements and outsourcings to the establishment of platforms. One client endorses: "She is very thorough and a good listener and comes up with proposals to solve issues and gets very involved." Chambers & Partners 2022

‘Eva Fredrikson has extensive experience from representing clients in drafting and negotiating contracts in technology procurement projects.’ Legal 500 2022

‘Eva Fredrikson is a skilled lawyer, very thorough and leaves nothing to chance. You can be confident that she always puts the client’s interests first.’ - Legal 500 2021

Eva Fredrikson advises on a range of IT matters including outsourcing, public procurement and the separation of IT systems. She also assists with transactions in the technology sector. Chambers & Partners 2021

Eva Fredrikson is a very skilled lawyer who never leaves anything to chance.

Eva Fredrikson and her team are brilliant- helpful, knowledgeable and cheerful even under trying conditions.‘ - Legal 500 2020

Eva Fredrikson advises on a range of IT matters including procurement, separation of IT systems, outsourcing and data protection. She shows experience in mandates involving cloud computing and is able to handle litigious cases. - Chambers & Partners 2020 

Clients say that Eva Fredrikson  is "very knowledgeable, experienced and pragmatic, with a good eye for detail." Another interviewee enthuses: "She identifies the key issues at the outset and provides elegant solutions to complicated issues. Her advice is on point, clear and fast. She is also very good at reading the counterparty's reactions and can create a good atmosphere during lengthy negotiations."  - Chambers & Partners 2019

Eva Fredrikson is ranked as Notable practitioner at IFLR 1000 2019

Sources highlight Eva Fredriksons detailed and thorough approach as a key asset. - Chambers & Partners 2018

Eva Fredrikson primarily handles commercial agreements in the IT industry, including outsourcing projects and IT procurement as well as M&A transactions in the sector. - Chambers & Partners 2017

Eva Fredrikson is a well-respected lawyer within the TMT sector, focusing particularly on commercial agreements. Her expertise covers the procurement of IT systems, outsourcing projects, internet and e-commerce, as well as TV distribution rights. Clients say: "She has extensive knowledge regarding the IT business and IT contracts. She's quick to understand our challenges, delivers on time and is precise in her answers." - Chambers & Partners 2016

Co-head Eva Fredrikson is known for her experience in IT and telecoms matters, particularly in relation to outsourcing and procurement. She also handles M&A-related matters. Recent experience includes procurement tenders and IT outsourcing. - Chambers & Partners 2015

IT practitioner Eva Fredrikson is highlighted for her ability to "not only identify problems and risks, but also come up with solutions." She is further praised for her collaborative working style and responsiveness". - Chambers & Partners 2014 

Education

  • Lund University,  LL M, 1997
  • Université de Nancy II, 1996

Experience

  • O´Melveny & Myers, Los Angeles 2003
  • Secretary in the Swedish Committee on Media Convergence, Ministry of Culture 1998-1999
  • Vinge, Brussel 1997-1998
  • Trainee at the European Commission 1997

Other qualifications

Memberships

  • ITechlaw
  • Swedish ICC’s reference group on IT and Telecoms

Awards

Mandates

Mandate November 05, 2024

Vinge advises EQT X on its public offer for OEM International

EQT X, through its indirectly owned subsidiary Oak BidCo S.à r.l., has secured an ownership of 72.5%…

Mandate September 19, 2024

Vinge advises Santander Consumer Finance in connection with the divestment of its Swedish and Norwegian Credit Card and Sales Financing business

Vinge has advised Santander Consumer Bank AS in connection with the sale of its Swedish and Norwegia…

Mandate February 23, 2024

Vinge advises Lantmännen in connection with its divestment of the Gooh ready-to-eat business

Lantmännen Cerealia has signed an agreement to divest its ready-to-eat business under the Gooh brand…

Mandate December 30, 2023

Vinge advises Lantmännen in connection with its acquisition of HKScan’s Swedish operations

Lantmännen has signed an agreement to acquire HKScan Corporation’s Swedish operations, HKScan Sweden…

Mandate September 02, 2022

Vinge has advised Lantmännen in connection with the divestment of Lantmännen Agrovärme

Vinge has advised Lantmännen in connection with the divestment of Lantmännen Agrovärme to Solör Bioe…

Mandate June 20, 2022

Vinge advises SEB in conjunction with co-operation with and investment in Leneo

Vinge has advised SEB in connection with the commencement of a strategic co-operation with and throu…

Mandate February 20, 2019

Vinge advises Fidelio Capital on its acquisition of VetFamily

Vinge has advised Fidelio Capital on its acquisition of VetFamily, an alliance for independent veter…

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 15, 2018

Nobina acquires Samtrans

Samtrans, which is the leading actor within specific public transport services in the Stockholm area…

Mandate March 13, 2018

Vinge advises Lantbrukarnas Ekonomi-Aktiebolag in connection with the sale of LRF Konsult AB

Vinge has advised Lantbrukarnas Ekonomi-Aktiebolag in connection with the sale of a majority of its…

Mandate December 12, 2017

Vinge advises KKR in the acquisition of Hyperion from Sandvik

Vinge is advising the listed US investment fund KKR on its acquisition of Hyperion, a manufacturer o…

Mandate December 04, 2017

Vinge assists Adven in connection with its acquisition of a district heating company from E.ON

Vinge advises Adven Sweden AB in connection with its acquisition of E.ON Värme Lokala Energilösninga…

Mandate June 02, 2017

Vinge advises FAM AB on the acquisition of Sandvik Process Systems

Vinge advises FAM AB on the acquisition of Sandvik Process Systems (”SPS”) from Sandvik AB at a pric…

Mandate June 21, 2016

Vinge advises Tele2 in connection with the acquisition of TDC Sverige

Vinge has advised Tele2 Sverige AB in connection with the acquisition of TDC Sverige AB for an enter…

Mandate May 26, 2016

Vinge advises SEB in connection with a strategic partnership and investment in the economy app Tink

During this autumn, SEB’s mobile app will include a new and improved function which automatically so…

Mandate April 15, 2016

Vinge advises SJ in connection with agreement regarding moderniation of the interior in the new X 2000

As part of the modernisation of Sweden’s fastest train, the X 2000, which has been specifically desi…

News

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'…

One step closer to an AI Act - what happens next?
News June 14, 2023

One step closer to an AI Act - what happens next?

On Wednesday 14 June, the European Parliament voted through its position on the Commission's proposa…

Are you on top of: open source software?
News March 31, 2023

Are you on top of: open source software?

Using open source software components instead of writing all source code from scratch can save both…

Articles

Article September 02, 2002

Country Analysis Sweden, Global Communications 2002

Global Counsel Industry Reports, p. 135
Article September 04, 2000

Access to National markets Sweden

European Counsel Industry Report Global Communications 2000, s.175 ff.
Article September 06, 1999

The Swedish Approach to Convergence

Computer and Telecommunications Law Review August 1999, s. 132
Article September 01, 1998

Towards convergence, European Counsel

Telecommunications Industry Report 1998, p. 122