About
We are a specialised law firm advising on data protection and AI, insurance and financial regulation, commercial contracts and corporate law, as well as dispute resolution. Our practice is defined by a pragmatic and business-oriented approach, with a clear focus on simplifying complex legal frameworks and creating tangible value for our clients. Our data protection and AI practice covers all aspects of personal data processing and emerging technologies. We advise on regulatory compliance, including large-scale and sensitive data processing, cross-border data transfers and interactions with supervisory authorities. We also support clients in navigating the legal implications of artificial intelligence, with a focus on practical implementation and risk management, particularly in regulated industries. Within insurance and financial regulation, we assist insurance companies and other regulated entities in all legal aspects of their operations. Our work includes regulatory compliance, corporate governance, product development and distribution structures. We regularly draft and review insurance policies, outsourcing arrangements, broker agreements and portfolio transfer agreements, and provide ongoing advice on restructuring and day-to-day regulatory matters. Our commercial contracts and corporate law practice includes drafting, negotiating and reviewing a wide range of agreements, such as cooperation agreements, service agreements and shareholders’ agreements. We represent clients in dispute resolution proceedings and advise on contentious matters across our core areas, including commercial, regulatory and insurance-related disputes. Our approach is focused on achieving efficient and commercially sound outcomes, whether through litigation or alternative dispute resolution. Across all our practice areas, we work closely with our clients, offering a personal and engaged approach. We place strong emphasis on long-term relationships, responsiveness and a collaborative way of working. Internally, our culture is built on participation, respect and a sustainable working environment, which we believe is fundamental to delivering high-quality legal advice. ### Languages - English - Swedish ### Staffing Figures 15 Number of laywers (partners included): - 4 Number of partners - 16 Number of employees
Office locations
Stockholm
Stockholm
Kompass Advokat Kompass Advokat Ab Munkbron 11 Stockholm 111 28 Sweden
Practice areas
Lawyers in this office
Karolin Karlsson
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution. Insurance law, Dispute resolution, Corporate law, Commercial contracts Karolin mainly works with assisting companies with dispute resolution and insurance legal issues. She specializes in commercial disputes and has acted as counsel in several cases. Karolin has extensive experience in court and administrative proceedings as well as in arbitration proceedings. Karolin has more than ten years of experience in insurance law disputes. Karolin also assists financial companies in appeal processes regarding decisions rendered by the Financial Supervisory Authority. Karolin is a trusted advisor. Karolin assists clients in insurance regulatory matters. She also assists clients in company and commercial contract law matters as well as within financial regulation area. Her experience covers various kinds of commercial contracts. · Insurance
Kawin Martensson
Partner, Head of Insurance and Compliance. Insurance Law, Data Privacy and Data Protection, commercial contracts, disputes, maritime and transportation Kawin has experience from being a legal counsel at Finansinspektionen (the Swedish FSA) and as an in-house lawyer. His combined experience and industry knowledge make him an invaluable adviser to clients. This is especially significant in matters in relation to Finansinspektionen (including applications for approval and supervision activities) and business projects which have an impact on many parts of the operational business (including regulatory implementation projects). He provides advice on matters such as regulatory and compliance (Solvency II, IDD, IORP II, etc.), outsourcing and cloud outsourcing, insurance products and product/customer documents, claims and disputes, commercial contracts, IT and digitalisation, data protection/GDPR and sustainable finance/ESG-matters. He also provides advice to non-insurance clients, mostly with regard to corporate law, governance and (non-financial) compliance, commercial contracts, IT and all kinds of disputes, including court matters and arbitration. In addition, he provides advice in all matters concerning the maritime and transportation sector. One client has expressed that “We really could not have done this without yours, Anna’s and the whole team at Kompass’ hard work, expert advice and dedication. We are extremely grateful for all of your sustained hard work on this project – you have exceeded our expectations and gone above and beyond to complete such a large project to a short deadline.” Other clients have repeatedly expressed thankfulness and how easy and efficient it is to work together with Kawin, and that the advice provided by Kawin is pragmatic and ready to be used in the client’s business. · Insurance
Lina Mitt
Partner, Head of Data Protection and Financial Regulatory. Insurance Law, Data Privacy and Data Protection, Corporate Law and commercial contracts Lina assists insurance companies in complying with the financial regulations and has, among other things, experience in preparing governing documents, producing and reviewing various forms of terms, distribution agreements, outsourcing agreements and information texts. In data protection, she assists with issues such as assessment of legal grounds and incidents, impact assessments, production of information texts and Personal Data Processing agreements and support for data protection officier in its control work. Lina also has an interest in cookie-related issues. Lina also has experience of establishing, improving, reviewing and negotiating various forms of commercial agreements, such as cooperation agreements, shareholder agreements and transfer agreements. She also has experience in real estate law, transactions and disputes, as well as providing ongoing advice on general company law issues to both private and public companies. · Insurance Law
Mina Gholiof Roa
Partner, Head of Data Protection and AI. Mina Gholiof Roa is a partner at Kompass Advokat, specialising in data protection, cybersecurity, AI and commercial contracts. She advises a broad range of clients, with particular expertise in the life sciences and technology sectors. Mina has extensive experience in complex data protection and regulatory matters, including global compliance projects, cross-border data transfers and the implementation of emerging AI regulation. She regularly assists clients with the processing of sensitive personal data, including patient data in clinical trials, and provides strategic advice on the intersection between innovation and regulatory frameworks. Prior to joining Kompass Advokat, Mina worked at an international law firm in Brussels, where she advised leading global technology companies on data protection and AI-related issues. She also has significant in-house experience, having served as Legal Counsel and Data Protection Officer as well as previously working within the life sciences industry. This background gives her a strong commercial perspective and an in-depth understanding of clients’ operational needs. · Data Protection