National Security & Trade Control
Geopolitics and the security situation are no longer matters that only concern states. When new and stricter security policy regulations come into force, they affect how Swedish companies may invest, collaborate and expand. As a business leader or person responsible for an operation, you need to know whether your organisation is affected by the regulations, and which consequences this will have in practice. We at Lindahl have gathered our expertise in this complex area to help companies and organisations navigate correctly in the new landscape.
Security law regulations with tough requirements and consequences
The changed security situation has driven extensive legislative activity within security protection, both at EU level and nationally. New and existing regulations concerning investment screening (FDI/UDI), export control, cybersecurity (NIS2), cyber resilience (CRA), security-protected activities, war materials and sanctions are more relevant than ever. For many companies in industry, IT and other socially critical operations within, for example, research, manufacturing or infrastructure, this means entirely new requirements for regulatory compliance.
Moreover, the consequences of inadequate regulatory compliance can be serious for the operations concerned – from fines and injunctions to invalidated investments.
What are the most common challenges?
Many of the regulations may seem irrelevant to your particular operation, which is one of the most common pitfalls. The fact is that the rules are applied broadly and affect many different types of operations across a wide range of sectors. It is common for companies and organisations we meet to find it difficult to know how the regulations are applied and who is affected, and therefore do not know whether they are covered.
The questions are often complex:
Are our operations, products or technology worthy of protection or security-sensitive?
What requirements are placed on our internal procedures?
Do we need to document our assessments?
What applies to cross-border technology transfer or export?
How do we handle investments or collaborations with other actors?
What is required for agreements and control mechanisms?
The answers to these questions require both legal expertise and understanding of the specific business operations. To know both the law and how it should be applied in practice.
How our experts can support you
Lindahl has a dedicated group of lawyers with specialist expertise in various aspects of national security and trade control. With extensive experience and strategic advice, we make it easy for our clients to establish the processes required, in a way that is practical and adapted to the specific operation.
Our advice includes, among other things:
Mapping and risk assessment – we help you identify which regulations affect your particular operation.
Procedures for regulatory compliance – together we build up your internal processes for regulatory compliance, such as due diligence of counterparties, routine documents and ongoing assessments.
Contract review and documentation – we ensure that your agreements and documentation meet all applicable security requirements.
Advice on investments and exports – we help you navigate the regulations on investment screening (FDI/UDI), export control and sanctions.
Ongoing support – we provide proactive support and ensure that you as an operation are updated and ready to act when legislation develops.
Working with Lindahl:
Deep specialist expertise & combined breadth. Our lawyers have expertise and experience in export control, investment screening (FDI/UDI), cybersecurity rules, sanctions, security protection legislation, and other relevant areas.
Strategic partner. We place great emphasis on close collaboration and straightforward dialogue with our clients, to ensure the right solutions and proactive advice that help you stay one step ahead of regulatory changes.
Business value as a driving force. Regulatory compliance is not just a cost, it can also be a competitive advantage that builds credibility and creates conditions for growth and investments.
Secure your regulatory compliance – now and going forward
Regulatory compliance is not just an obligation, it is an investment in security and long-term business success. By ensuring that requirements are met, you reduce the risk of penalty fees and create conditions for sustainable growth. At the same time, regulatory compliance contributes to a larger context: strengthening national and international security in an increasingly complex geopolitical reality.
We do not see these requirements decreasing, rather the opposite. Therefore, it is important to ensure regulatory compliance and establish procedures early.
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