Fohlin Law (Sw. Advokatfirman Håkan Fohlin) is an international independent law firm specializing in corporate law and commercial contracts, serving clients of all sizes. Håkan Fohlin is registered with the Portuguese Bar Association and authorized to provide legal services in Portugal as an EU-lawyer under the Swedish professional title ‘Advokat.’
After a 35-year career at one of Sweden’s most distinguished law firms, Setterwalls, Håkan Fohlin established his own practice to continue supporting international and Swedish clients. He leverages extensive legal and commercial experience in complex contract negotiations and a robust international network for cross-border transactions.
First of all, we want to hear more about Fohlin Law. What do you do?
- I assist clients with a wide range of legal matters, including commercial contract negotiations, investor and shareholders’ agreements, business establishments both in Sweden and abroad, joint ventures, and acquisitions—often in the Tech/IT sector. I also provide guidance to investors and portfolio companies in the VC and PE markets.
For larger projects or when specialized expertise is needed, such as Portuguese or other non-Swedish law, I collaborate with Portuguese or international law firms. Additionally, Swedish clients sometimes request my assistance as an intermediary or facilitator in their interactions with Portuguese lawyers.
What made you move to Portugal?
- It’s fantastic to embark on a new venture in the vibrant hotspot of Lisbon, a city filled with history and atmosphere. Having spent six years as a child growing up in São Paulo, Brazil, I spoke Portuguese as fluently as Swedish. So, apart from enjoying the wonderful climate and excellent quality of life, I’ve always cherished the challenge of reconnecting with my dormant Portuguese. Right now, it’s a terrible mix of Spanish and French, influenced by my time in Mexico and France, where my father lived.
Lisbon is the perfect base for my internationally oriented practice as a relatively new “digital nomad attorney,” embracing the flexibility of remote working that we all became familiar with during the pandemic.
What kind of clients do you work with?
- I work with clients, including law firms, from various parts of the world, such as Silicon Valley, Stockholm, Porto, Toronto, and Shanghai. My clients include investors, portfolio companies, founders, and entrepreneurs, often connected to the tech industry. I’m now looking forward to assisting Swedish businesses in Portugal and helping more Portuguese companies explore opportunities in the Scandinavian market.
CLS happily welcomes Fohlin Law to the community, and anticipates the great work Håkan will do in Portugal.
