Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp

Partner

Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp specializes in data protection. She has in particular been lead counsel on several large scale projects relating to personal data compliance following the implementation of the GDPR for some of Sweden’s most demanding and complicated clients in this regard. The advice focuses on all aspects of data protection issues, including representing the client in relation to the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection, assistance regarding data breaches, drafting documentation, allocation of data responsibilities, mapping of processing activities and cookie compliance. She has on several occasions been advising on data protection issues in connection with transactions relating to acquisition and financing of consumer debt.

Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp also specializes in employment law related matters. She focuses on reorganizations, cross border transactions, M&A related matters as well as close strategic advice to top executive management for many large and listed clients in Sweden. She also advises on matters relating to employment agreements, terminations, white collar crime, outsourcing and work environment. She regularly represents employers in union consultations in relation to all aspects of employment related issues.

She is a frequently hired speaker in both data protection and employment law matters.

Mentions

Dedicated, engaged in our challenge, quick to respond, uncomplicated. The specific stand-out lawyer I have in mind is Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp.’ Legal 500 2023

‘Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp is very good at understanding your problem/question and give you quick and informative advice. I am grateful for our collaboration.’ Legal 500 2022

Education

  • Lund University, LL.M, 2008

Experience

  • Advokatfirman Lindahl, 2008-2015

Awards

Mandates

Mandate January 24, 2024

Vinge advises Nordic Nest in connection with the acquisition of KitchenTime

Vinge has advised Nordic Nest Group AB, a company within the BHG Group, in connection the asset acqu…

Mandate October 25, 2023

Vinge advises Carnegie in connection with the acquisition of Erik Penser Bank’s securities business

Vinge has advised Carnegie Investment Bank AB in connection with the acquisition of the business sec…

Mandate December 08, 2021

Vinge advises the shareholders of Apptus Technologies in connection with sale

Vinge has advised the shareholders of Apptus Technologies in conjunction with the sale of the shares…

Mandate December 06, 2021

Vinge has advised VNV Global in connection with an investment in Bokadirekt

Vinge has advised VNV Global in connection with its SEK 200 million investment in Bokadirekt.

Mandate December 02, 2021

Vinge advises Bolt in connection with its acquisition of Tipser

Vinge has advised Bolt, a leading checkout and shopper network company, in connection with its acqui…

Mandate August 17, 2021

Vinge advised TransPerfect in connection with the acquisition of Semantix

Vinge has advised TransPerfect Global Inc., the world’s leading provider of language and technology…

Mandate August 12, 2021

Vinge advises Qlik in connection with the acquisition of NodeGraph

Qlik® is market leading in the visual data analysis industry. Qlik’s products meet its customers’ gr…

Mandate July 08, 2021

Vinge has advised Main Capital in connection with its acquisition of Björn Lundén AB

Björn Lundén AB, founded in 1987, provides accounting and financial software solutions targeted at a…

Mandate June 24, 2021

Vinge advises consortium led by Advent International on acquisition of Hoist Group Holding Intressenter AB (publ)

Vinge together with Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is advising a consortium led by Advent International…

Mandate May 20, 2021

Vinge advises management sellers in the USD 1.45 billion sale of AR Packaging Group AB

Vinge is advising management sellers in the USD 1.45 billion sale of AR Packaging Group AB (publ) (“…

Mandate December 14, 2020

Vinge advises BHG Group in acquisition of Nordic Nest

Vinge is advising BHG Group AB (publ) in connection with the acquisition of 97.6 per cent of the sha…

Mandate October 01, 2019

Vinge has advised Snusbolaget in connection with the acquisition of Northerner

Vinge has advised Snusbolaget Norden Holding AB in connection with the acquisition of Northerner Sca…

Mandate March 11, 2019

Vinge advises Bygghemma in conjunction with the acquisition of Nordiska Fönster

Vinge has advised Bygghemma Sverige AB in connection with the acquisition of Nordiska Fönster i Änge…

Mandate December 06, 2018

Vinge advises in connection with the sale of school operations

Vinge has advised the sellers in connection with the sale of Kubikskolan AB to Læringsverkstedet.

Mandate September 14, 2018

Vinge has advised Skellefteå Kraft in connection with its investment in Northvolt

Vinge has advised Skellefteå Kraft in connection with its investment in Northvolt

Mandate July 12, 2018

Vinge advises Audio Pro Holding AB

Vinge has advised Audio Pro Holding AB in connection with its acquisition of Audio Pro AB, a Swedish…

Mandate July 11, 2018

Vinge advises Edge Technologies in connection with investment in Epicenter

Vinge has advised the Dutch real estate technology development company, Edge Technologies in connect…

Mandate May 07, 2018

Vinge has advised Skellefteå Kraft in connection with investment in Charge-Amps

Vinge has advised Skellefteå Kraft in connection with its investment in Charge-Amps AB.

Mandate April 27, 2018

Vinge advises First State Investments on acquisition of E.ON Gas Sverige AB.

Vinge has advised European Diversified Infrastructure Fund II ("EDIF II"), an infrastructure fund ma…

Mandate March 11, 2016

Vinge advises Atria Scandinavia in connection with acquisition of Lagerbergs

Vinge is advising Atria Scandinavia in connection with its acquisition of Lagerberg i Norjeby AB, wh…

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'…

EU’s digital transformation - new decisions on data and data protection
News July 19, 2023

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…

Injuries while working from home were not considered occupational injuries SAC case No. 441-22 and 3375-22
News June 29, 2023

Injuries while working from home were not considered occupational injuries SAC case No. 441-22 and 3375-22

Two workers sought medical treatment after suffering dental injuries while working from home. They t…

The employee side has claimed that a notice of termination document is falsified. The Labour Court has ruled on, among other things, the burden of proof – AD 2023 No. 18
News June 29, 2023
Employees in managerial positions and the Swedish Employment Protection Act (1982:80)
News June 29, 2023

Employees in managerial positions and the Swedish Employment Protection Act (1982:80)

The main rule is that the EPA shall apply to all employments in Sweden. However, there are explicit…

Updates in labour migration regulation
News June 29, 2023

Updates in labour migration regulation

On 4 May 2023 the Swedish Government, together with its co-operative party the Sweden Democrats, pre…

Sweden supports Danish annulment action of the EU Minimum Wage Directive
News June 29, 2023

Sweden supports Danish annulment action of the EU Minimum Wage Directive

Considering the Swedish Government’s commitment to preserve the Swedish model, wherein wages are col…

Increased retirement age
News April 11, 2023

Increased retirement age

Since 1 January 2023, according to the EPA, an employee is entitled to remain employed until the age…

Focus on work environment
News April 11, 2023

Focus on work environment

The Swedish Prosecution Authority has raised concerns about an increase in the number of employers a…

Updates in labour migration regulation
News July 01, 2022

Updates in labour migration regulation

In February 2022, the Government presented the bill designated as "Tightened and improved rules on l…

Part-time firefighters have priority right to a higher employment rate AD 2022 No 29
News July 01, 2022

Part-time firefighters have priority right to a higher employment rate AD 2022 No 29

Four firefighters on standby employed according to the so-called RiB agreement, notified their emplo…

The Labour Court: Unlawful blockade warning against Russian-linked ships made by Swedish Dockworkers Union AD 2022 No 33
News July 01, 2022

The Labour Court: Unlawful blockade warning against Russian-linked ships made by Swedish Dockworkers Union AD 2022 No 33

On two occasions, the Swedish Dockworkers Union has warned of a blockade against ships to and from R…

Changes to the Swedish Employment Protection Act and other labour laws
News July 01, 2022

Changes to the Swedish Employment Protection Act and other labour laws

In recent years, the modernisation and reform of Swedish labour law has been a constant topic in the…

New regulation regarding employer’s obligation to provide information and parallel employment
News May 31, 2022

New regulation regarding employer’s obligation to provide information and parallel employment

In March 2022, the Government presented a proposal for a new regulation on extended obligations rega…

Decision from the Government – requirement for authorities to have external whistleblowing functions
News March 17, 2022

Decision from the Government – requirement for authorities to have external whistleblowing functions

On 17 December 2021, the new Whistleblower Act entered into force. The Act requires businesses and a…

Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp appointed as new partner
News November 19, 2021

Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp appointed as new partner

Commencing 1 January 2022, Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp will become a partner at Vinge’s Skåne office.

Employment law podcast – our first episode in English
News November 28, 2019

Employment law podcast – our first episode in English

By popular request, here is our very first English-language episode of Vinge's employment law podcas…