Financial Services
Lindahl has an experienced team with both broad and in-depth knowledge within regulation linked to financial institutions subject to licensing and registration. With in-depth industry insight and knowledge surrounding current regulations, we provide high quality advice to clients such as Swedish and international credit institutions (incl. consumer credit institutions), funds, banks, payment service providers, credit brokers, securities companies and other financial actors.
The financial service sector is undergoing constant change – characterised by digitalisation, innovation and a high level of competitive pressure, driven by both technical and regulatory developments. In this complex situation, Lindahl's Financial Services team has the cutting edge expertise required to navigate Swedish and EU legal regulations with the focus on our clients' business affairs.
In addition, Lindahl's Financial Services team has extensive experience from both licensing procedures and ongoing provision of advice, of working with measures against money laundering and terrorist financing.
"With in-depth industry insight and knowledge surrounding current regulations, we provide high quality advice"
Our advice on financial regulation includes:
Applications for licences or registration at the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority
Development of new products and services, including drafting of product documentation, risk assessments etc.
Internal governance and control – for example concerning conflicts of interest, remuneration models, outsourcing arrangements as well as internal policies and procedures
Advice regarding current issues concerning regulatory compliance
Regulatory issues linked to business transfers and restructuring
Public and government transactions pertaining to regulatory companies
Legal and financial documentation
Measures against money laundering and terrorist financing
Advice within fintech, insurtech, regtech, blockchain and crowdfunding
Advice on capital adequacy rules
Advice concerning sustainability/ESG, such as regulatory compliance linked to the Disclosures Delegated Act and the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act
Support surrounding AML/CTF regulatory requirements
Practice areas
Lindahl is a full-service firm with a comprehensive offering in all areas of business law.
With vast experience, high competence, and strong commitment, our aim is to create business value and make a difference for our clients, regardless of the industry or legal area involved. Explore all of Lindahl's practice areas.
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Cases and transactions
6/5/2026
Lindahl advises Aira in connection with its listing on Nasdaq First North Growth Market
Advokatfirman Lindahl has acted as legal adviser to Aira in connection with its listing on Nasdaq First North Growth Market. The listing follows a Lex Asea distribution by Upsales Technology.
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Portraits
6/2/2026
Björn on M&A at Lindahl: "No two deals are alike"
Björn Andersson on M&A at Lindahl: how each transaction brings new challenges – and why no two deals are alike. Read about his experience and approach.
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News articles
5/27/2026
Inside Silicon Valhalla – unicorns, AI and the battle for the future of work
Lindahl's partner Ottilia Boström moderated the panel "AI in the Land of Unicorns" at the Nordic Employment Summit in Stockholm – with representatives from Legora, Altor, Klarna and Ericsson on how AI is reshaping the future of work.
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Knowledge
5/26/2026
The clock is ticking for the retail sector and new licensing requirements
On 20 November 2026, new consumer credit legislation comes into force, introducing licensing requirements for retailers, car dealers and other ancillary credit providers. Find out what it means for your business.
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