AI, Tech & Data 

Hammarskiöld has a strong position in technology, AI and digital regulation and advises companies operating at the forefront of technological innovation in complex and rapidly evolving regulatory environments. Clients engage us when digital transformation, artificial intelligence or data-driven business models require legally sound structuring under Swedish and EU law.

Key Areas of AI, Tech and Data Expertise:

• Development and launch of AI-driven solutions and digital services
• Cloud computing, SaaS and platform agreements
• IT contracts, outsourcing and system implementation projects
• Data protection and GDPR compliance
• Information security and cybersecurity regulation
• Telecom and electronic communications regulation
• Technology licensing and software agreements
• Regulatory aspects of fintech, medtech and other regulated tech sectors

We advise clients throughout the lifecycle of technology-driven operations , from product development and system procurement to commercialisation, cross-border expansion and regulatory review. This includes ensuring compliance with data protection legislation, AI-related regulatory frameworks, sector-specific rules and contractual risk allocation in complex IT environments.

Clients engage us particularly when:

• An AI solution or data-driven product is being developed or launched
• Cloud or outsourcing arrangements require clear allocation of liability and data responsibilities
• Personal data processing raises GDPR or cross-border transfer issues
• Cybersecurity or information security obligations must be implemented
• Telecom or digital platform regulation affects market access
• Technology assets form a core component of an investment or transaction

We assist our clients in:

• Structuring compliant and commercially effective technology agreements
• Managing regulatory risk related to AI, data protection and digital services
• Allocating liability and safeguarding business continuity in IT projects
• Integrating regulatory compliance into scalable digital business models
• Protecting and leveraging technology-related intellectual property rights in collaboration with our Intellectual Property team

Our objective is to enable innovation while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational resilience in a fast-moving and highly scrutinised digital landscape.

What distinguishes us is the combination of deep regulatory insight with commercial understanding and technical awareness of how digital systems, AI solutions and data-driven platforms operate in practice. This allows us to provide integrated and forward-looking advice that supports sustainable, technology-driven growth.

What Ranking Organisations and Clients Say

Sofia Falkner is ranked as “Recommended” in Artificial Intelligence – Transactional and Advisory by Lexology Index, recognising leading lawyers in AI-related transactions, advisory work and regulatory matters.

Lexology

"Both Malin von Heideken and Sofia Falkner were always available, they very quickly understood our situation and what our needs were. The legal advice they gave us during the situation has been precise, and as an in-house attorney myself, they were good to spar with."

Legal500 

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OUR PRACTICE AREAS

Banking & Finance
Compliance & Investigations
Capital Markets
Dispute Resolution
EU & Competition
Energy & Infrastructure
Employment
General Corporate Practice
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Insurance & Reinsurance
AI, Tech & Data
Intellectual Property
Marketing
Mergers & Acquisitions
Public Procurement
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