CMS Wistrand is recruiting two leading lawyers, Jennie Nilsson and Katrin Salwén, as partners and counsel in two key regulatory areas; Digital/Technological legislation and EU and competition law.

CMS Wistrand continues its growth journey through two new recruitments in key regulatory areas: TMT and EU and competition law. We are proud to welcome two prominent lawyers, Jennie Nilsson as co-owner and Katrin Salwén as counsel. Being able to attract two such experienced and driven lawyers to these roles is a valuable reinforcement of the entire CMS Wistrand and is in line with the firm's long-term strategy.

Jennie Nilsson has worked in international organizations for fifteen years. She most recently comes from DLA Piper, where she was Partner and Head of Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity and has previously held leading roles at Baker McKenzie and PwC. With her focus on data protection and technology legislation, including GDPR and EU regulations such as the AI ​​Act and NIS2, she contributes experience of international assignments and deep knowledge in the rapidly changing technological and regulatory sphere.

Katrin Salwén has over 20 years of experience as general counsel and general counsel as well as from leading international and Swedish law firms. She has a solid background from several industries and companies – most recently at Infranode AB – and specializes in EU and competition law. Katrin has successfully handled complex cases at both Swedish and EU level, from rulings in the EU Court of Justice to cartel investigations at the European Commission. Her strategic perspective and broad experience from key roles in IP licensing, transport and Private Equity make her an invaluable addition to CMS Wistrand's investment in EU and competition law. Katrin also has experience in other regulatory areas, including Life Sciences, and will also develop CMS Wistrand in this area.

Niklas Alvestrand Körling, Managing Partner at CMS Wistrand : We have placed great importance on finding the right people to strengthen our offering in digital/technology legislation as well as EU and competition law which is in constant development. Being able to attract Jennie Nilsson and Katrin Salwén is proof that we are doing the right things. The most enjoyable part of our journey of change and growth is precisely being able to attract talent and competence to CMS Wistrand. We see them as one clear evidence that our values ​​and our direction resonate with the market – something that feels inspiring to the whole agency.

Jennie Nilsson: For me, CMS Wistrand is an incredibly exciting choice. Being part of CMS, which is the largest agency in the EU, with a strong global position within TMT, really appeals to me and it feels fantastic to be involved and strengthen this area in the Swedish market. I am very much looking forward to working with such a competent team and helping clients navigate the increasingly complex and cross-border technological legislation.

Jennie will take up her role in January 2025.

Katrin Salwén : Starting at CMS Wistrand feels like a perfect match for me. Here there is both an international context and the type of clients who really demand expertise in EU and competition law. I am very much looking forward to to lead the work to develop CMS Wistrand in this and related regulatory areas.To build something new and work with complex, cross-border projects is completely in line with my passion for the future and change.

Katrin will take up her role in March 2025.

CMS Wistrand looks forward to continuing the change and growth journey together with Jennie Nilsson and Katrin Salwén and further strengthening our full service offering.

This news story was originally published on the firm’s website.