Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp

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Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp

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.

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"Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp is extremely knowledgeable regarding employment law." Chambers & Partners 2026

"She's very quick to understand what we need." Chambers & Partners 2026

"Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp always provides a high level of service." Chambers & Partners 2026

"Emelie is extremely knowledgeable, solution-oriented and able to make anyone understand complicated processes." Chambers & Partners 2026

"Her attention to detail and commitment to client satisfaction set her apart, and her communication is always clear, thorough and tailored to the audience." Chambers & Partners 2026

"Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp focuses on reorganisations and whistle-blowing cases. She is also well placed to advise employers on union consultations." Chambers & Partners 2026

"Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp is an excellent lawyer who combines sharp legal expertise with the ability to communicate complex matters in a clear and accessible way for non-lawyers, such as HR representatives." Legal 500, 2026

"Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp is a smart lawyer and is not afraid of taking a stand and providing recommendations on ways of handling matters." Legal 500, 2025

"Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp is a highly skilled lawyer with a great commercial understanding, which makes her advice very hands on and to the point." Legal 500, 2025

"Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp is very responsive and pragmatic. She does not "educate" clients with her knowledge within Swedish employment law, but provides business-minded short answers which are directly implementable. She is absolutely wonderful to work with in Danish/Swedish cross-border matters." Legal 500, 2025

"Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp is really easy to work with. She is straightforward and always provides a clear answer in a responsive and timely manner." Chambers & Partners 2025

"Emelie has really high service levels. She always comes back with thorough responses and she is really kind in her approach." Chambers & Partners 2025

"Emelie is truly invested in our business and our aims. She has a sincere interest in understanding our business." Chambers & Partners 2025

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

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Education
  • Lund University, LL.M, 2008
Experience
  • Advokatfirman Lindahl, 2008-2015

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