Vinge Dude Diligence – for improved gender equality

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.

The EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation: Public procurement procedures

The Foreign Subsidies 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.

Vinge top ranked in 16 practice areas in Legal 500

Vinge has been awarded top ranking in 16 out of 20 categories in Legal 500’s rankings for 2023, which were released on Wednesday.

New Swedish FDI Act

The Swedish Government has proposed a new act on screening of foreign direct investments that will be applicable to transactions closing on 1 December 2023 or later. The purpose of the FDI Act is to prevent foreign direct investments that may harm national security, public order or public safety.

The EU Foreign Subsidy Regulation and concentrations – 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.

Sanctions update 3/ 2023

EU imposes 10th sanctions package and new sanctions from US and UK.

Sanctions update – oil price cap

On 4 February 2023, members of the Price Cap Coalition (G7 plus EU and Australia) reached consensus on price caps for seaborne Russian-origin petroleum products falling under CN code 2710.

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 governing foreign direct investments. However, a legislative proposal is expected this spring. Vinge provides an overview of the current Swedish legal position in the Sweden chapter relating to Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in the International Comparative Legal Guide.

COP27 – one step closer to climate justice

COP27 was concluded on 18 November 2022 after two weeks of negotiations in Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt with the presence of leaders and representatives from 190 countries. The 1.5 °C target was a priority item on the agenda ahead of COP27, along with the efforts to support developing countries, which are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Amongst the EU’s top priorities ahead of the conference were to accelerate the phase out of coal, as well as to abolish inefficient fossil fuel subsidies.